Travelogues

Shobuj Bon, Shobuj Pahar - contd 
Back to Page 1 At one point, we could hear the torch bearers cry out in response, "Ho-o-oh!" They seemed to be saying something more. But we could …

Away From Home 
Like every year, this year too my family was desperate to spend a quality time on a travel destination. The fact that every year, travel with family …

A Trip to Mayudia 
A Trip to Mayudia-"the Shrine of Goddess Nature" It was a foggy January morning of 2017. We started our journey to enchanting Mayudia which is located …

A Trip to Cherish 
Last year our school arranged a trip for the teachers, far from the never-ceasing hue and cry of the city and closer to nature ー Digha. With the booking …

Splendours of Russia 
I heard with a great deal of excitement the news of PM Modi's offer, at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia of a billion dollar …

A Memorable Trip to the Magical Eastern Ghats 
The enchanting and spellbinding beauty of the Eastern Ghats. It has a certain aura and mysticism to it. Recently, in another of my yearly visit to Odisha, …

My Trip to Hawaii 
I‘ve heard a lot about Hawaii for so long, from everyone who visited the island. Finally, it was my turn to experience the beauty of this heavenly abode. …

Seraphic Pink Rendezvous 
I came out of the large and prepossessing structure, of the Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur (Maharashtra), believed to be one of the most significant shrines …

Being in Kerala during the Time of "Red Alert" 
In the bedroom of my Mumbai flat, I have a small silver gilded picture frame displaying a blow-up of the stamp released in 2008 when the Kurunji flowers …

A Beautiful Morning at Lepakshi  
It was a holiday on the 14th of January, and we decided to go on a long drive. We had three destinations in mind but finally settled on Lepakshi, a small …

A Holy Frenzy - Tirupati 
“Govinda! Govinda!” Fervent shrills calling out to the Lord, echoed loudly inside the Hindu Temple of Sri Balaji, located in Tirumala, in the state of …

A Trip to Hampi 
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine When I was at Hampi this is what I felt. Recently, we drove …

A Trip to Coorg Hill Station, Scotland of India 
We hired a taxi to Coorg and five of us as a family left from Bangalore to enjoy a holiday at the scenic Hill station of Coorg, which is also called as …

A Travel to Shakespeare's Place 
Visiting a popular writer's place is a great inspiration for any writer. If the destination of the travel is to the birth place of the world's greatest …

Trip to Deep Sea World, Scotland 
A visit to the Deep Sea World, the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, was one of the main items in our Scotland trip itinerary. The weather was not …

A Marvelous time at Somerset, UK 
During my last trip to UK, I had an amazing opportunity to visit Somerset in South West England, which I'd like to share with you. Over a winter weekend …

A Fabulous Day at Edinburgh 
I look through the window of our holiday apartment, where we had booked our accommodation, and all I can see is the massive structure of Edinburgh …

Hans Christian Anderson  
The Fairy Tale of His Life On the 2nd of April, the children of Denmark will celebrate the birthday of the most popular ‘Teller of Tales’ with …

Memories Matter......continued.. 
Back to page 1 - Travel story As return gifts she was presented with Mysore silk scarves, trinkets from choodi bazaar, and idols of the elephant …

Holidays in Deep South. 
This end of the year holidays we decided on going to Thekkady. It was on the spot decision. Phone calls were made to check for availability, bags were …

Time travelling in the streets of Mumbai 
When I was a kid, I fell in love with reading. We had a library near our house named Max Mueller Memorial and it became my favourite haunt. Voracious reading …

Travel Matters 
Traveling was not my past time as a youngster. It was not considered in our annual family budget. Others chalked out my travel destination and duration. …

Bagamoyo visit- continued 
Bagamoyo Visit-previous page The food was fabulous. We had ordered for the local food, as we wanted to know how was it. Ugali is their staple food. …

A Trip to Kerala 
Aaah… Kerala!!! It was a long cherished dream of mine to visit Kashmir and Kerala. While the former required a long term planning, the latter happened …

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Pages from a Pilgrim's Diary - Part 4 
Back to Part 3 12-6-84 Faizabad The previous day, after a wait of 10 hours, our bogie was attached to some train and we were told we …

Pages from a Pilgrim's Diary - Part 3 
Back to Part 2 5-6-84 Gauri kund Had bath in the hot spring. Started to walk at 11 am with hired javelin- like staffs on our ascent to …

Pages from a Pilgrim's Diary - Part 2 
Back to Part I 30-5-84 Jammu Tawi Back in Jammu Tawi after 3 days and 3 nights trip to the beautiful Kashmir. In Srinagar,we had been put …

My Visit to Mahakuteshwara Temple  
Last year I had a chance to visit Mahakuta Temple at Bagalkot District of Karnataka, with a large group of friends. The temple is located in the small …

narasimha jhira cave temple 
I had been looking forward to a visit to North Karnataka for quite some time. It was one of the well known ancient temples which created an interest in …

Excursion Matters-continued..... 
Back to page 1 of Excursion Matters The trio had a good laugh at the blushing Elizabeth. They had not been able to do justice to the essay they had …

Pages from a Pilgrim's Diary 
Visiting the shrines of Himalayas had always been a pet ambition of mine. If not for the religious significance, they were worth a visit at least for …

My Trip to Ramoji Film City 
Recently I had a chance to visit Ramoji Film City, the famous tourist destination of Hyderabad. Contact Tour Operator I had planned this visit with …

Visit to a Nubian Village in Egypt 
Almost all tourist visiting Egypt are mesmerized by the grandeur of its ancient monuments. So was I, when I visited Egypt some weeks …

Flower Show At Ooty 
The 114th Flower Show at Ooty’s Botanical Gardens from 14th to 17th May 2010, was a wonderful reminder of the kind of beauty God gives humankind …

A Spiritual Trip to Bhoga Nandeeswara Temple- contd Not rated yet
Back to page 1 of the article The temple houses a Kalyana mantapa in front of Uma Maheswara temple. Marriages are usually conducted here. When we …

Visit to Isha Foundation Not rated yet
It was a wonderful experience of visiting Isha Foundation at Bangalore. Isha Foundation is a spiritual center located in Chickballapur District of Karnataka, …

The Supper Before the First Light. Not rated yet
I have a special memory to share. This incident took place four years ago, yet it holds a special place in my heart. Me and my family were travelling from …

A visit to Madurai Meenakshi Temple Not rated yet
I was so amazed by the mesmerizing beauty of the ancient Madurai Meenakshi Temple and was lucky to have visited there three different years, and now …

Strawberry Picking Not rated yet
Recently we had visited a strawberry farm. It was KMC farm in Rachenahalli, Bangalore, which was about 62 kms from our place. We went on a working day …

A spiritual trip to Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple Not rated yet
Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple is a very popular temple of South India. It is located in Guruvayur Town of Thrissur District in Kerala.The presiding deity …

Conquering Kollimalai Not rated yet
Conquering Kollimalai – A pleasant car drive on The Mountain of Death! Wanting to break the monotony of our daily chores we planned on a trip to …

Minack - a hidden Beauty Not rated yet
Minack is one of the best known attractions of England. I had a wonderful opportunity to visit here during my London days. Minack is an open air theatre …

Arabian nights in Jaisalmer Not rated yet
Arabian nights in Jaisalmer- College friends reunite to explore the golden city What do you need more in life than good friends and great adventures? …

Mysterious Magnificent Masterpiece of Karnataka- Vijaya Vitthala Temple, Hampi Not rated yet
Abstract India a country with a history of thousand years, a country rich in cultures and heritage. Several rulers ruled over it from time to time, …

A visit to Buddhist masterpiece at Sanchi Not rated yet
Sanchi is a Buddhist compound on a mountainside in Madhya Pradesh known for its large stupa. It is located 46 kilometers north of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, …

Bangalore Jeep Club Annual Day 2021 Not rated yet
When we collectively agreed upon celebrating an annual meet for jeepers, we were all excited and tons of preparations happened. 4th Dec 2021, the first …

Half a Day at Pyramid Valley International Not rated yet
Pyramid Valley International is a meditation centre located on Kanakapura Road in Harohalli village, which is 30 km from Bangalore city. It is a beautiful …

A Visit to the Amazing Avalanche in the Nilgiris!  Not rated yet
Some hasty last minute plans saw us on the road to Avalanche in August a few years ago, when our entire family visited us. We had made all preparations …

A trip to Bishnupur, Jayrambati and Kamarpukur Not rated yet
Bishnupur, situated about 140 kms away from the ‘city of joy’, the small town seizes the joy of a number of sightseers every year. The terracotta figures …

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Trip to Thiruvannamalai  Not rated yet
Arunachaleswarar Temple is located at the foot of Arunachala Hill in Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.. It is dedicated to lord Shiva who is known here …

A Visit to Kuthanpulli Village near Thiruvilwamala Not rated yet
During my visit to Thiruvilwamala, I had a chance to visit Kuthampully weavers' village. Kuthampully is a traditional cotton weaver's village in Kerala. …

Himachal: The Snowladen Beauty Not rated yet
From the very beginning I love to explore different places & my journey to Himachal made me fall in love with my this love. Himachal - The place which …

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Part -II Not rated yet
Part I Get lost in the beauty of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, California- Part II This is our last day in Yellowstone and we are on …

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming - Part I Not rated yet
Get lost in the beauty of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, California- Part I “America’s national parks have been called the country’s best …

Why I miss the Mumbai Locals Not rated yet
The local trains of Mumbai are testimony to the city’s resilient spirit and maybe that’s why the announcement to shut railway service as a control measure …

Lemonade and 3 Other Poems Not rated yet
Lemonade By Lipi Sachdev romanticise, paralyse, decorate me with pretty words, inside there are worms, my veins are the temple of rust stay …

Mudumalai National Park Not rated yet
Even though it happened 17 years ago when I was in my first grade,it seems to me as if it were happened yesterday. Our school arranged for a one day trip …

Wayanad, the Place of Natural Beauty  Not rated yet
Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala (India) which is famous for its green cover. It is a place of tourist attraction with so many beautiful places …

A Beautiful Morning in Pichavaram Not rated yet
The weather was pleasant in the morning when we set out on our sojourn. From Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu), after visiting Thillai Nataraja Temple, we headed …

Airavatesvara Temple  Not rated yet
A Beautiful Morning at Airavatesvara Temple Airavatesvara Temple is one of the three great living temples which has UNESCO World Heritage tag …

Brihadeeswarar Temple Visit Not rated yet
A Glorious Morning at Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple Brihadeeswarar temple is located in Thanjavur in the south bank of River Kaveri, in the State …

The Land of Witches and Pirates Not rated yet
Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts - ‘The Land of Witches and Pirates’ Salem, Massachusetts is home to a world of enchantment, elegance and culture …

Nilaveli Beach Resort, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka  Not rated yet
The Ultimate Getaway, the Nilaveli Beach Resort, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s equivalent of the Maldives, with never-ending white sandy …

St. Angelo Fort – the Crown of Kannur Not rated yet
When we think of Kerala, images of the serene backwaters, coffee plantations and exotic beaches come to mind. Not many are aware of the amazing fort situated …

Beneficial Apps for Solo Women Travellers Not rated yet
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” — Robert Louis Stevenson. The above …

Trip to Goa Not rated yet
Recently I got an opportunity to visit Goa, one of the smallest states of India, with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. A former Portuguese …

Colourful Rajasthan – An Evening at Chokhi Dhani in Jaipur. Not rated yet
Our sightseeing in Jaipur ends by 5 in the evening and off we are to Chokhi Dhani village, a Confluence of Rajasthani village life, folk art, crafts, food …

An Offbeat Paradise Not rated yet
Goa, one of India’s most favoured holiday destinations, is best known for its scenic beaches, age-old churches and a nightlife that rocks. Every year, …

Black Thunder Theme Park, Mettupalayam Not rated yet
‘Great place, great fun’ - Black Thunder Theme Park, Mettupalayam The weather is fast reaching boiling point and summer vacations for schools and …

The Sinhalese Poruwa Ceremony of Sri Lanka.  Not rated yet
The Sinhalese Poruwa (Wedding) Ceremony of Sri Lanka. We had recently visited Sri Lanka in connection with the wedding of a good Sri Lankan Sinhalese …

Being Vegetarian in China Not rated yet
While planning overseas holiday trips, food is always a matter of concern for me and my family. Being vegetarians, first questions that spring in our minds …

Dharohar Folk dance performance Udaipur Not rated yet
Dharohar Folk dance performance, Udaipur Rajasthan’s traditional song and dance show. Our recent trip to Rajasthan in November last year, took …

An Exciting Trip to Romantic Paris, The City of Lights.  Not rated yet
Are you waiting for an opportunity to visit Paris? Then, kick off your tour in style with a joyride under the sea on the world-famous Eurotunnel from London. …

Jaipur, the Pink Splendour!  Not rated yet
Being a travel freak, I have been travelling all over India and abroad in search of uniqueness and a state in our own India went unnoticed. When planning …

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Melkote Temple - contd Not rated yet
Back to Page 1 of the travelogue The villages around Melkote are set amidst a dense forest and interspersed with lush green fields and water bodies. …

A Weekend Trip to Namakkal Not rated yet
iOne of our weekend visits took us to Namakkal in Tamil Nadu. I was eager to visit the two important temples there - Sri Anjaneyar Temple and Sri Narasimhar …

Trip Yelagiri - contd Not rated yet
Back to page 1 By then the tea was ready and while having the tea we discussed about the boat trip in the lake. Since all were exhausted after their …

My Trip to Kanchipuram - contd Not rated yet
Back to page 1 of the travelogue Kanchipuram is also popular for hand woven silk sarees. The flourishing industry of silk weaving dates back to …

Breathtaking Sikkim Not rated yet
Pristine and lush valleys, snowy peaks, a varied flora and fauna, serene monasteries, fluttering peace flags, and smiling friendly people, Sikkim like …

Half a Day in Chandigarh Not rated yet
We were a family of three on a holiday to Kullu-Manali from Mysore and decided to stop-over for half a day in one of India’s famed cities – Chandigarh-The …

Amazing Andamans: Diving into Unknown Waters Not rated yet
While I was studying geography in school, Andaman and Nicobar islands seemed like a painfully long name to remember for some far flung dots on the Indian …

A Beautiful Day at a Horticultural Farm Not rated yet
I had a memorable visit to a beautiful horticultural farm in the suburb of Bangalore. They grew Gerbera Daisies in several varieties there. Snow white, …

A Trip to Kashmir, The Paradise on Earth Not rated yet
Kashmir-paradise on earth, home of the valleys and meadows; an artist’s, writer’s, cinematographer’s and perhaps every city dweller’s dream too; here is …