Every frame is a story, a narration of that something which is apparent and something beyond. Walking around in Kolkata, I stopped in front of a work of art made from Khullars better known as terracotta (burnt clay) mugs. If you…
Fishing Trip to the countryside, Bengal, India
I consider myself to be a connoisseur of fish but a miserable failure at angling. During one such fishing trip, enjoying other’s catch was the mantra !! Yes, I missed the joy of angling but not the joy of relishing the fresh…
TwisTree sights on the way
During my travels, I often find nature unfolding itself in many different ways. Twisted Trees are often an idyllic resting spot for a heart to heart tete-e-tete !! Given a chance, I would love to be up there 🙂
In search of elusive waterfalls on Chadar; Ladakh, India
The intense hot summer kept me away from writing for the last few days. While, I am looking for an opportunity to cool down under a gurgling waterfall, I took a journey through memory lane in search of elusive waterfalls. …
Cooling off with Falooda in Srinagar
On a hot summer afternoon, I am craving for something cold and sweet and my mind is on Falooda !! From the streets of Mumbai where I first tasted the sweetness of Falooda to the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir where…
Planning for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a wonderful way to explore paradise. As you trek from one lake to another through green meadows, birches and pine and sometimes scaling up steep mountain sides, you will surely count your blessings for being…
Street Life in Kolkata, India
The best way to experience Kolkata is to walk on the various streets, navigating through buses, trams, cabs and of course sea of people moving around busily. If you have time, then amid all the chaos walk leisurely on the…
Springtime in Mughal Gardens, Kashmir, India
Spring is in the air, am waking up to singing birds, cool breeze and warm sunshine. I sat in the park bench in the morning watching the flower buds all set to bloom and started humming under my breath “Rind…
Millionaire Town now in ruins, Lakhpat Fort, India
During a recent visit to a Gurudwara, as I knelt down in prayer, I was reminded of my visit to yet another Gurudwara in the western tip of India which is located within the ruined Lakhpat Fort. Lakhpat or Millionaire…
Angels in Snow White Land; Ladakh, India
I was blissfully walking on ice between Tilat Sumdo and Shingra Koma, admiring the high mountains and the contrast of the white snow. Suddenly, there was a catch on my back and a stabbing pain. The familiar pain was a…