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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 oldest or was Alchi Monastery the oldest? While Google settled Lamayuru as being the oldest, … Read more
“As long as the Colosseum is standing, Rome will stand And the day it falls, Rome will fall and so will the world” And so the saying goes. This wonder of the world just amazes you with its sheer size and history. While most of us have heard of the size, actually setting your eyes … Read more
Though it has been many months since my unforgettable Scuba Dive at Havelock Islands in Andamans, that thrill of being underwater was something that I still remembered. My resolve to do an independent dive remained as strong as when I made it after my first dive. I had already gleaned information about how to get … Read more
Penang in Malaysia continued to surprise me with its unique options of things to do here. First being the street art of Penang and then a visit to the Chew Jetty, discovering the heritage sites of George Town and then, the refreshing beach at Batu Ferringhi. One would think that I was done with all … Read more
Typically when you arrive at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you expect the tales of yesteryears preserved within the century-old walls. There is a certain thrill in walking along these to unravel those lost stories and that is possibly why I love these sites. However, this time, it was different. Not only did the streets … Read more
Penang for me, was a delightful destination – not just for its variety of things to do but for its seamless blend of three unique cultures – Chinese, Indian and British. In my last post on the Street Art in Penang, I shared how I found this was manifested in their street art but what … Read more
The Komodo National Park is not just about meeting the Komodo dragon but holds many more wonders.If you recall in my last post on the Komodo Dragons, I mentioned the three islands where these dragons are found – one of them being Padar Island. On the day we visited my new best friend – the … Read more
I have a confession to make. I kind of, don’t like slithering, slimy reptiles. Ok! Scratch that! Let me give it to you straight – I am petrified of snakes and dislike the scaly lizards. When I heard that I was on a trip that would take me to see a giant monitor lizard – … Read more
Taking on from my previous post on Banasura Hill Resort, where I had mentioned our short visit to the BanasuraDam as a part of the resort package. When it comes to Dams, most of us wonder what is the fuss about. I mean, sure it obviously holds a water body and there is bound to … Read more
Belur , the erstwhile capital of the Hoysala kingdom, is a popular, & yet not-so-popular tourist destination in Karnataka. Along with its twin city, Halebid, Belur attracts a lot of visitors from Bengaluru. Currently, it is being proposed as a UNESCO world heritage site for its amazing 10th Century temples. The beautiful Chennakesava temple in Belur is … Read more
Sometimes you just need a idyllic holiday, when you can just spend some time with yourself and your friends and family. You just don’t want to do too much and yet do something. That is why we picked a long weekend at Banasura Hill Resort in Wayanad. With recommendations from BBC and Lonely Planet, Banasura Hill Resort was an … Read more
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 glimpse of these colors. The huge Buddhist Thangka unfurled at the Kumbh Mela of Himalayas … Read more