Year: 2014
Day 20: Tawang – A Walk in the Clouds
Enclosed in the misty embrace of the clouds Tawang lies nestled amidst the hills of eastern Himalayas in the North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Irrespective of its political and geographical boundaries, Tawang is a unique creation of the Supreme Being. Tawang is inhabited primarily by the Monpa tribe, who can trace their roots to their Mongoloid fore fathers. The traditions and culture practiced by these tribesmen are so unique that the place has been donned with a distinct characteristic typical to itself. This makes it all the…
Day 19: Suntalekhola – The Sound of Silence
It was supposed to be a quiet family outing to Gorumara in North Bengal with a few adhoc places thrown in between. Somebody quipped in with a suggestion for a trip to Suntalekhola and we all nodded casually little knowing how much that nod would change our whole lives. Suntalekhola is a quaint little settlement located at a distance of 5 km from Samsing in the Darjeeling District in the Northern part of the Indian state of West Bengal. It drapes around itself a mantle of solitude, but yet is able…
Day 18: Red Fort – The Last Bastion of Mughal Supremacy
Though I got acquainted with the nuances of the English language from a very early age, I came to comprehend the significance of the three letter word ‘awe’ only when I saw the Red Fort. I was in my second year in college, a student of history, when I travelled to Delhi, Agra and a couple of other places for my summer vacation. It happened to be, as I later realized, the most appropriate time and the most impressionable age to make that journey. It created a lasting impact on…
Day 17: Quest
In my quest for life, I have travelled afar Leaving the windows of my heart ajar Making new friends while visiting strange lands Learning about new cultures and traditions first hand My routes have crossed mountains and wooded paths and the vast seas Allowing me to go wherever my heart agrees! In my quest for life I found new things, yet thirst for more My quest continues with more vigour than before!
Day 16: Phulia – The Colourful Canvas
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…
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
