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Most of us visit the main Hampi and get so lost in the treasures that fill it, that rarely we decide to cross over the Tungabhadra river to figure if there was something that we have missed while visiting this heritage town. So, while my earlier posts guide you through the main Hampi town, this one will … Read more
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 if you noticed that the palaces & mansions of the noblemen were missing. Time to … Read more
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 post is not going to do justice to this place. A UNESCO heritage site, this … Read more
I have been asked many times on whether one should plan a holiday in India on their own or should they go for a holiday package. Ideally, I love doing it on my own as there is a certain thrill in researching and figuring out things. However, I do accept that sometimes, it is better to … Read more
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 museums and beautiful gardens to strolling down opulent palaces and historical marketplaces, there are a … Read more
Lake Pichola in Udaipur – just another lake in a city. What is the big deal? Nope, I am not saying this but someone did say that to me. And that is what prompted me to write this post. Lake Pichola is not just another lake, it is one of the most beautiful ones that … Read more
I love plants! Even though I stay in an apartment, I have plenty of pots and greens to keep me company. They add so much freshness to the surroundings. There are times when Ash, my hubby says that there are more pots in the house than furniture. 😉 Imagine if I had a garden of … Read more
One of the most interesting things that I found about the Pearl of the Orient – Penang was its confluence of cultures. I suppose this struck me as familiar for quite like India, there were people from different origins who have settled here over generations. From the Chinese to the Indians, some British and even … Read more
I don’t remember when exactly, I got obsessed with Jal Mahal in the Man Sagar Lake – I know it was even before I started planning my Jaipur trip. I remember obsessively asking every person who had been to Jaipur or belonged there on whether they had been to Jal Mahal? Were they allowed in? … Read more
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 that dominate a valley – it is just mind-blowing. A few places where I enjoyed … Read more
The Sisodia Rani Bagh was a soothing end to my over-charged and overwhelmed senses – that I had from visiting the heritage forts and palaces of Jaipur. 10 kms from the city center of Jaipur, we ended up here just in time for a sunset. For my travel companions, it was a welcome change from the … Read more
If you recall my post on Amer fort, I mentioned spotting another fort – the Jaigarh Fort, from the main palace. You may also, recall that one of the incomplete things of my tour of Amber Fort was the fact that I could not explore the secret passage that connected it to Jaigarh Fort. That however, … Read more