Potala Palace in Tibet, the Forbidden Land
The Ramayana and the Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka – Travel Thoughts
The Indian epic, Ramayana, details the travels and travails of Lord Rama and his journey in Sri Lanka- The Ramayana Trail for you to explore The Ramayana is a poem, a story, an epic… It is also a Dharma Shastra – a demo of righteous living. It is a very old creation. It is still much-loved...
All you wanted to know about Japan… And more…
Where being polite is a way of life, cross talking is a strict NO-NO, where people address each other adding a “san” to the name, where speaking loudly in public doesn’t happen, where being late is not an option… Sounds too good to be true? Well, this happens in Japan… Intrigued? There is more!
So how many...
Sakura -Cherry Blossom Japan , a Symbol of Renewal and Hope
Blush pink candy floss trees stand to greet you as you stroll through Japan during spring transporting you to a fairy land. It’s the time for Cherry Blossom or Sakura Spring in Japan is every photographer’s, artistes or for that matter every one’s dream. The images clicked during Cherry Blossom look like postcard images. Seems too...
Kathmandu, the city of hidden temples!
If you want to experience the soul of a city, always ensure you stay in central part of the old town. You may not get fancy and luxurious stays – but then being a part of the boisterous city and assimilating the flow throughout the day is the agenda and NOT the luxury of your...
BEYOND LUMBINI – Kapilavastu
Every tour operator would suggest a day trip to Lumbini to ‘sight-see’ the grand stupas / monasteries of different countries around the Maya devi temple. Lo! Your tick on the checklist for Lumbini is done. That’s such a tragedy! If you yearn to absorb the history of Buddha and walk in the...
Lumbini – the Birthplace of Prince Gautama
The birthplace of Lord Buddha!! Thought not a ‘touristy’ location with fancy structures or the grandeur of nature – was very excited to go there! The history of a location and the fact that you are standing in the very place where history and legends were made – transports one to a different age and...
Nepal – A Journey through its unique Cultures and Customs
This for me was a trip which was about looking at Nepal beyond the obvious, beyond the mountains and the trekking and the natural beauty. Going Beyonder in Nepal. Kathmandu has its sights, Pokhara its beauty, but I had done all these in my previous trip-the ancient Pashupathinath temple, the...
Visiting CHITWAN – the SOUL of wild Nepal
One of the must-see places of Nepal, Chitwan is a big draw with its luxury lodges and Jungle safaris! Chitwan – meaning ‘Heart of the jungle’, it is famous for its one-horned Rhinos and the Royal Bengal Tiger (though sightings are very quite rare). I was looking forward to the day long forest walks – one...
Sri Lanka – A trip not Trippin’ on the Usual
This was my fifth visit to Sri Lanka. On all my earlier visits, I had been wowed by the sea, the mountains, the food and the people- not necessarily in that order. So when I was to travel to the island for a couple of weeks, I wasn’t exactly jumping in...