The Royal Enclosures Hampi Trail to the Elephants stable & Lotus Mahal
With this post, I conclude my three- series of Hampi trails. The first trail took you through the splendors of Virupaksha temple while the second one had its spotlight on the magnificent Vijaya Vittala temple. In all these, I wonder … Continued
Hampi – Trail one leading to Virupaksha Temple
In my previous posts, I have mentioned Hampi several times and every time, I wonder how I would be able to do justice to this huge treasure trove of heritage. There are just so many places to see in Hampi that one … Continued
Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar
A recent trip to Pune had me visit one of my favorite hill station in Maharashtra. Mahabaleshwar has tons of memories associated with it – a lot dating back to my school and college days. Owing to its proximity to … Continued
A Tale of the Last Aryans – Dah Hanu Villages in Ladakh
Long long ago, the Great King Alexander came to the Indus Valley to conquer it. From Indus to Beas, he spread his kingdom before turning back. He went home but left behind a few of his clansmen who settled in … Continued
City Palace Udaipur – The gem of the Lake City
I can’t believe that in my chronicles of Udaipur, I left behind the biggest gem of the city! When I refreshed my last post on the things to do in Udaipur, I realized that I never did write about the … Continued
Things to do in Udaipur
During my last holiday in Rajasthan, I covered many cities and towns. While each city has something that I liked, the one city that earned the tag of being my favorite is Udaipur. It was much more than the things … Continued
Things to do in Amsterdam
Growing up as a child in Switzerland with Dutch parents, I feel strongly rooted in the Netherlands, even though I never lived there. My husband George is a South African, and some of his ancestors emigrated from the Netherlands. Perhaps … Continued
Where Colors merge – Confluence of Indus & Zanskar in Ladakh
Colors are such mood-enhancers and I still don’t know anyone who does not love them. Especially when they are thrown in by nature. Watching a stunning sunset merge with the waters of an ocean or myriad colors of the flowers … Continued
Lost and Found – Alchi Monastery in Ladakh, India
My first visit to Ladakh took me to the Lamayuru monastery – one they say is the oldest monastery in Ladakh. When this fact was shared during this visit, it also, sparked off an intense debate. Was it really the … Continued
Things to do in Munich
The capital city of the largest state in Germany, home to the annual beer festival called Oktoberfest, and witness to history that changed the course of the world, Munich has a lot to offer to any traveler. From visiting elaborate … Continued
Scouting the Ruins of Basgo in Ladakh
I stared at the pretty landscapes as our van tackled the curves to Alchi Monastery in Ladakh. My gasps at the stunning scenery had got stuck in my throat for each view turned out to be better than the one … Continued
The colors of the Naropa Festival in Ladakh
If the vibrancy of Hemis Monastery left you enlightened with knowledge, it is time to experience the colors of a famed Buddhist Festival – the Naropa Festival that is celebrated here. In my last post, I left you with a … Continued