I have earlier written about my tryst with art and craft with Gujarat but Lacquer Art was unplanned and unexpected. The artisan from Nirona village was off for his afternoon ablutions in a some local pond or street side well…
Grandeur of the Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat, India
Indian Mythologies often refer to worship of Sun that granted valour and well being to the ancient warriors. When I heard those stories during my childhood days, my little mind would wander in the sky wondering how they managed 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…
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…
Foreshadow of a Lost Civilization in Dholavira
We were driving down from Little Rann of Kutch to the ancient civilization of Dholavira. The 246 km journey on Dholavira Road through pristine nature to reach the once vibrant 5000 yr old site was a canvas where the virgin…
Fossil Park in Kutch, India
Some experiences leave us happy, some sad, some in awe and some are a lesson in humility. A chance visit to Kutch Fossil Park and meeting the man behind it not only left me humbled but in deep thought whether I…
Devpur Homestay ~ Home away from Home in Bhuj
While looking around for places to stay in and around Bhuj, I chanced upon Devpur Homestay in Darbargadh a heritage property around 40 kms away. After poring over the map and distances with my geographer friend, it appeared that this would…