I have been writing about my trek in the hills of Kashmir which left me longing for more. After a grueling trek for 6 days when we would retire early into our evening, the last evening on the banks of…
Eerie Moment in Diamond Museum in Amsterdam
It was a wet afternoon in Amsterdam and after shelving my plans to walk around the canals, I decided to spend time in the museums. Like most women, I love those sparkling ones too and so I decided to start…
Sky-Water-Earth – Glimpses of Rural Bengal, India
The rural areas in Eastern India are mostly green, uber green since they are river fed for most part of the year !! Standing in the far corner of the field you can watch the sky kiss the earth, or…
The Priest and his Mobile in Hampi Anjani Parvat,India
In the last decade, mobile connectivity seems to have slowly become indispensable in our daily lives !! While this has helped everyone to keep in touch but more often than not, it is actually a distraction or sometimes a loyal…
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…
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…
Ship Ride – Deep Blue Aegean Sea, Greece
I love walking along the sea shore, each wave reminds me of the thoughts that arise in our minds creating temporary turbulence, only to fade away. The feel of the sand under my feet and the salt in the air…
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.…
Two way views in Shimla, India
Shimla is a quaint hill station in north India. Once upon a time summer capital of British in India, it is a tourism hot spot. The majestic views of the Himalayas from the mall is soothing to the eye. Sometimes…
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…