Category: Travelogues
Turtuk – The Crown Jewel Of Baltistan
Turtuk in Ladakh is a part of the tiny enclave from Baltistan which rejoined India in 1971, perhaps the only place where you will be able to experience the beautiful Balti culture as an Indian citizen.
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In The Nubra Valley
The Nubra Valley in Ladakh has seen trade caravans of the Silk route since antiquity and is famous for its sand dunes and double Bactrian humped camels.
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Across The Khardung La
An intimate affair with Khardung La, one of the highest mountain passes in the world, at 17,582 ft, that I crossed four times in a matter of two weeks.
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The Sun Temple At Modhera
A hot October morning in Mehsana took me to Modhera, to a beautiful Sun Temple dating back to the 11th Century AD. A glowing specimen of the Solanki architecture, the ruins of this temple left me both awestruck and sad!
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A Day Excursion To The West Of Leh
We started the Ladakh trip on a soft note with a half-day excursion towards the West of the Leh, all the way till the Alchi monastery and came back richer, both in terms of experience and photographs.
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Banaras: A Mystic Love Story
An ode to the magical Banaras, the oldest living city in the world, a mirror of the Indian civilization and Hinduism, a reflection of our Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb, a place of love and devotion and one of the most unique places to visit in India. Also, my favourite city.
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A Winter Morning At The Residency of Lucknow
A visit to the Residency in Lucknow on a foggy morning of the Winter, when I took a sombre trip to the past, to the turbulent times of 1857 and the siege of Lucknow.
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Chilling Out In Ella
Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, Ella is a sleepy little town in the Central Hill Country of Sri Lanka, very popular with foreign tourists.
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Chasing Whales In Mirissa
We went to Mirissa, a beautiful coastal town in Southern Sri Lanka, got on a whale watching ride and managed to photograph the stilt fishermen at last!
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Triple Temptation – Anjarle, Murud & Harnai
You will not find Triple Temptation in travel guides. We just coined this term for three beautiful beaches that we visited – Anjarle, Murud and Harnai in Konkan.
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Naropa Festival 2018 – Mahakumbh Of The Himalayas
Ladakh, the land of high passes, reverberated with good vibes as it hosted the Naropa Festival 2018 at Hemis, welcoming pilgrims, delegates and tourists alike to this Mahakumbh of the Himalayas.
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Exploring The Heritage Of Galle Fort
Galle has been known to the seafaring world since the days of King Solomon and is famed for its rich mix of colonial and Sri Lankan heritage. A visit to Galle Fort was on our wishlist for long…
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