The 250 year old Palace of Mirrors or Aaina Mahal located in the corner of Hamirsar Lake in Bhuj is nearly in shambles after the devastating earthquake of 2001. A small part of it has been restored and opened to…
10 Must Do’s on a Trip to Kutch, India
The Land of the White Salt Desert and exquisite art and craft, Kutch is a quiet haven though often overshadowed by neighbouring Rajasthan. If you are looking for lots of colour, generous doses of history, exquisite carvings, intricate art, flaming…
Story of 2 Flames in Pashupatinath, Kathmandu
I revere fire be it the one in my belly which sustains me or the one in my heart that shows me the way or the one that I light every evening symbolically. Fire is one of the elements of nature…
5 Things to do during Mandvi Trip, Gujarat
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…
Around the world in 60 days !!
Sometimes I think what would be the best way to express gratitude to my parents. They have been kind and obliging to accept a different child who more often than not neither asked or listened just went ahead. They nurtured…
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…
Sights, Smell and Tastes from Santorini, Greece
I was fascinated by Greece from the history and geography lessons during my student years as well as the dose of romance from the Mills and Boons romantic novels. The hangover of the romance lasted well beyond teens and twenties…
Sunset and a Moonlit Night in Oia, Santorini
One of the main draws in Santorini Island is the sun set view from Oia, a small village up on the cliffs overlooking the calderas along the sea. This is one of the reasons we chose to stay in Oia…