Colour was definitely the first thing which struck me when I visited Phulia for the first time 15 years ago. Phew! Was it that long ago? It’s still quite fresh and clear in my mind, my first visit. Bright, vibrant shades of colour was almost everywhere I looked. The cool green of the mango orchards, the refreshing pistachio of the paddy fields, the bright yellow of the mustard fields, , the turquoise blue of the cotton threads or even the reddish tinge of the muddy tracks where we cycled seemed…
Month: April 2014
day 15: Omkareshwar Temple
Another One Of my planned Destinations Image Courtesy: ashish-allinoneplace.blogspot.com
Nainital – The lake of the eye
Locating Nainital Comfortably settled in the lap of the Naini Peak (also known as the China Peak), the Naini lake has been creating quite a stir among tourists for several generations. If you are still wondering which place I am rambling about…well take out your maps and locate the most touristy water body in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and you will never miss Nainital. Cool and placid, the waters of Nainital has always been regarded as the preferred summer destination of almost half of India’s travel hungry population ever…
Mahabalipuram
The place where history speaks through the rock structures Image courtesy: http://yexplore.travel/
Day 12: Lava Loleygaon
Lava -Loleygaon – The Road to Nowhere Image Courtesy: http://www.indiamike.com/files/images/87/48/21/lava-to-loleygaon–the-road.jpg
Day 10: Jabalpur – Discovering Identities
When I travelled to Jabalpur enroute to Bandhavgarh for a holiday, I thought it would be just another stopover and nothing more. However, as we jingled along the sun-drenched roads of Jabalapur on cycle rickshaws, the omnipresent indigenous mode of transport consisting of a carriage like seating area attached to a bicycle, towards our hotel , I realised that the place was already casting its spell on me. Having been born and brought up in a big city, I was naturally unaware of the charm of a small town like…
Day 9: Oh India My Homeland
No matter how fast your rivers dry up or how quick your wealth drains Still today the peacock dances whenever it rains Still today hopes of a few billions find place in their prayer With renewed spirits they shrug off their pain and despair Photo courtesy: www.hdwallpapers.in
Day 8: Historic Hampi
One of the best ways to enjoy life is to visit great places. Travel helps to widen your perspective on life. You realise the value of every moment and start savouring them so that they can last you a lifetime. However, a lifetime may seem too less particularly when you behold something as magnificent and magical as the Hampi ruins. Ensconced between the roaring Tungabhadra and several small hills, Hampi in Hospet in Northern Karnataka has always been an alluring escapade for me. Being a student of history, ruins of…
Day 6: Those Green Days of Geonkhali
It was nearing noon and the sun was at its highest point in the sky. There were only two enthusiasts, me and my husband, braving the scorching sun touring the paddy fields of Geonkhali. The van rickshaw driver was amazed at our persistence. He had never witnessed such resilience from city people before. The Van rickshaw, a unique contraption consisting of a plank of wood attached to a bicycle, is the only means of transport while you are savouring the natural beauties of Geonkhali. The plank is where you are…
Day 7: FalakNuma – A Mirror of the Sky
Nawabs and Nizams have trod the glorious soils of India and left behind their gilded footprints in the form of palaces and forts. The Falaknuma Palace is one such remnant that reminds us of the days when grandeur adorned India’ skylines. When I visited this historical masterpiece, I was as intrigued by its illustrious history as by the amazing frescoes and gilded relief crowning its ceilings. Whenever I looked up I realised I was staring at a massive expanse of sculptured art as huge as the sky above it. It…
