To share our love for travel….countless soul enriching experiences
Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad along with Ellora Caves are well known as the epitome of Buddhist art and architecture in India. And also the finest example of cave temple architecture in India. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site. And one of a kind cave temples in the world. To be honest, after visiting the … Read more
Huge Royal Enclosures that speak luxury ! International Trade Markets from before the era of Christ ! Temples with architecture most brilliant and stunning ! Spread over acres and acres of land & spanning thousands of years ! Welcome to Hampi – the largest open air museum of India. If you like visiting historical places … Read more
Reminiscent of the most glorious historical period of South India. Along the banks of a beautiful river lies the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. That contain the ruins from the past of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. And today I will not just take you through these ruins on a virtual tour of the Royal Enclosure of … Read more
Of all the grant structures that stand tall through the ruins of the once glorious Vijayanagara Empire – the second most prosperous empire of it’s time in the world – Vijaya Vittala Temple is no doubt the most magnificent and the most outstanding. Also the most entirely intact structure. And yet, I missed visiting it … Read more
Virupaksha is a form of Shiva. Thus, Virupaksha temple is dedicated to Shiva. The temple was built in around 7th Century by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. And it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Karnataka – the ruins of Hampi or … Read more
Although all of us know about the world famous and UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves. But on my road trip to Maharashtra, I discovered their little version – Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves. Which I visited on my way from Mahabaleshwar to Lonavala. Let me take you with me on a journey today … Read more
Strawberry fields forever !! 🙂 All of us like the fresh, pink, juicy strawberries. And eagerly await the strawberry season. But alas, strawberries are delicate fruits. And after export, plucking, packaging as these strawberries reach our home from the supermarkets, often they loose their freshness. So, what if I told you there is a way … Read more
There’s nothing like sighting a tiger In it’s own habitat Leaping to it’s strength And living like a king!! There is something about sighting of tigers in their own natural habitat that is more thrilling than everything else. And that is why people flock national parks of India, particularly the tiger reserves in the hope … Read more
Let me take you on a refreshing staycation in Jim Corbett National Park today “I would love to live like a river flows…. carried by the surprise of it’s own unfolding!!” That quote by John O’Donohue best describes the thoughts racing in my mind as I sat on the bank of the Kosi river, overlooking … Read more
On our 6 days trip across Nainital, Bhimtal, Corbett National Park and Mussoorie, we spent a day sightseeing in Nainital. Nainital is an enchanting hill town in Uttarakhand, located on the slopes of the Himalayas with a beautiful and serene lake in the centre. A beautiful “Mall Road” that comprises of several tourist attractions, shops … Read more