Romantic Destinations in India? But isn’t that the land of culture, spirituality, history, etc., you say? Yes, but India is a multi-faceted country. It is also a fabulous destination to celebrate your romance. The romance of India drips out of its every ethos. Beauty, thrills, serenity, peace and solitude. That’s what brings out the romance isn’t...
Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh of North-East India. Beautiful, peaceful, alluring... Remember Hemingway's novel "The Old man and the Sea"? Well this is "The Old Man and the Bowl" in a small monastery there. For me, he was the highlight of my trip to Mechuka. Here’s the story of the trip… The Old Man and the Bowl - Mechuka...
Chambal Valley – Protected by Infamy, Curses and Crimes The Chambal Valley is a cursed land as per mythology. It boasts of a barren and ravaged landscape, ravines, gorges and jungles. Bandits and dacoits. Outlaws and lawlessness. The setting for many iconic movies and the backdrop for many legendary Indian Robin Hoods… It remains pristine and untouched...
Malana, The Magic - Of ancient Sages, Myths, Alexander and Malana Cream. This is a strange story and a real place. It involves ancient sages, kings, mythology, legends, history and drugs. To understand this, you have to get to know the ancient sage, Jamadagni, and a bit of Hindu mythology. Let me start with ancient times...
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Tree of Life, IIM Ahmedabad and the medieval Afro-Indian connect. What, you may ask, are these three doing together. A place of worship, a tree, a business school and medieval Afro-Indian connect... There is a link, I assure you. Read on… The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India....