Ever been to Mahabalipuram in south of India? Not yet, let me tell you something about this lovely city. Mahabalipuram is located about 60 kms from Chennai. It is immensely popular for its monolithic structures, rock cut temples and of course lovely beaches. Formerly called Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram was ruled by the Pallava dynasty. With Kanchipuram as...
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...
Faith moves mountains and faith loaded with lots of determination and perseverance builds a road on the mountain. This is the story of Dashrath Manjhi- the Mountain Man. He is the man who built a road across the ridge... In order to connect his otherwise inaccessible village with a lot of essential services. I had...
The natural wonders of India are to the seen to be believed. Stunning natural beauty at that. What else do you expect from a land in the lap of nature, most whose borders are guarded by mighty oceans, desolate deserts and massive mountains? I mean the lofty Himalayas in the North, the deserts of the...
Indian History – from Indus Valley civilization to Modern history Indian history is a long story. We haven't preserved the remnants of this history too well though. Sometimes, we have to piece things together to get a clearer picture. And why not? How can everything be ready on the plate? Humans have to use their intellect...
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...
A spiritual India tour need not necessarily be religious. This is because of the many diverse belief systems that have been prevalent here. For centuries. In close proximity. This is possible because of the deep philosophical thought that runs through it all. Let's head out to explore this on a virtual spiritual India tour. Spiritual India...
Mysterious India India is waiting for travelers. To explore and gently remove the shroud of Mystery, Myths and Legends. Only then will they get a glimpse of the real India beneath. India has a rich history of centuries of civilization. And hence as an off-shoot, it is a treasure trove of myths and legends. The fact is,...
Quite some time back, I was in Orchha Madhya Pradesh, capital of erstwhile Bundelkhand kingdom. Bundelkhand was kind of etched in my memory because of a poem from my high school text book. “Bundele har bolon ke munh hamne suni kahani thi, Khoob Ladi Mardani woh to Jhaansi waali Rani thi”. This means I have...
India Travel – Beyond the regular tour and travel packages There is an India beyond the Golden Triangle of Delhi-Taj Mahal-Jaipur and possibly, Goa. Travel to India must include at least some if not all these places that are less-known but manna for the experiential traveler. This is not to say that one should not visit the...
