“We don’t have the time. We will get late to our next destination. Besides, it can’t be more elaborate than the Jaisalmer palace….also, the road is narrow, the driver is reluctant…..” … The tussle continued but my pleading finally won. With a strict deadline of one hour, I set off to explore the “Mansion of … Read more
Speeding away on the Leh-Manali road, my curiosity score kept going up. Whitewashed chortens dotted the green fields and lone wooden structures on the mountains made it obvious that this area used to be quite populated. A lone signboard is what doused some of my curiosity. However, it was my visit to Shey Monastery and … Read more
The trumpeting elephants added their melody to the beating drums, The brilliance of the mighty beasts was enhanced by the golden howdah Upon which sat the handsome Maharaja, acknowledging the cheering crowd As he made his way to his abode – the brilliantly lit Mysore Palace! Not just a scene from yesteryears, but one that … Read more