Mandvi is a port city in the Western Part of India in the Kutch, Gujarat region. It is famous for its beaches and centuries old ship building yard. Once upon a time walled city, the ruins of the walls can…
Inside a Stepwell- Rani Ki Vav in Patan, India
We were on our way to Patan, eager to visit the exquisite Rani ki Vav. I have seen many a monument built by a king in memory of his queen but this one where we were headed to was different, it…
Shaam e Sarhad – Eco Village Resort in Kutch, India
We wanted to experience Kutch with all its flavors and during some extensive web search I came across Shaam e Sarhad, a village resort on the border of Great Rann of Kutch. This resort was in Hodka Village, built, managed…
7 Usual lessons Unusually learnt in Hampi Temple
We were in Hampi some time ago and decided to visit the Virupaksha Temple near the river side which is also the only functional temple for regular worship. A short walk along the path next to Tungabhadra River leads to…
Chausath Yogini Temple, Jabalpur, India
The Chausath Yogini (64 Yogini) temple of Jabalpur is one of the few such temples in the country. It was built in the 10th Century AD by the Kalachuri kingdom and has a distinct resemblance to the temples of Khajuraho…
Boat Ride on Narmada through Marble Rocks, Jabalpur, India
A trip to the Bhedaghat area of Jabalpur is incomplete without a boat ride on the Narmada through the high cliffs or the marble rocks. It is a rather rickety boat ride with a group of 10-12 people on the…
Faith, Colour and the Misty “Dhuandhar” Falls, Jabalpur, India
While in Jabalpur, the Bhedaghat area where the Dhuandhar Waterfalls and the Marble rocks are located is an absolutely must visit. The road to the Dhuandhar (misty+fall) Waterfalls from the parking lot is vibrant and colourful. The otherwise quiet flowing…
Monsoon Greens in Mulshi Lake, Pune, India
The Great Indian Monsoon is an experience. Through the ages it has inspired poets and writers to weave words around the falling rain, smell of wet earth and the unfolding beauty of moist, green earth. Alexander Frater in his travelogue…
Carefree Children of Jabalpur, India
It was a cool sunny day in Jabalpur and I was ambling around near Dhuandhar (the misty waterfall) on the Narmada River. In India, life often revolves around the rivers and the water is considered holy for purification of self.…
Following Buddha’s Lotus Steps- Pilgrimage in India
The Buddha’s Lotus Steps is a journey through two countries and two states. It is an experience of the Master’s journey from Royal Prince Siddhartha to the Enlightened Buddha and best experienced between October and March when the weather is…