Banjara Diaries – Part 6

Banjara Diaries – Part 6

The Banjara had another walk down the history today. Morning started with a good breakfast at Nick’s Italian cafe. Tibet History First visit was to the Namgayal Monastery which is also the official residence of, the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. The large prayer hall 

Banjara Diaries – Part 5

Banjara Diaries – Part 5

Today, the Banjara was in for a one of the most cherished memory of life thanks to a fruit. Post breakfast we started for the highest level cricket ground located in India. Batting with a View Till now, I had seen it only during the 

Banjara Diaries – Part 4

Banjara Diaries – Part 4

Banjara off to MacLeodGanj The road from Khajjiar to MacleodGanj was extremely scenic with snow covered Himalayas keeping us company through most of the journey. The route till Dharamshala was filled with snow on both the ends of the road. Some patches on the road 

Banjara Diaries – Part 3

Banjara Diaries – Part 3

Amritsar to Khajjiar Morning started for the Banjara from Amritsar to Khajjiar via Pathankot. The road was full of heavy fog.  Mustard fields passed by and we could spot few homes in them. It was going to be a long ride. After few hours we 

Banjara Diaries – Part 1

Banjara Diaries – Part 1

मैं बंजारा ले इकतारा घुमा भारत सारा। कहीं खड़े पर्वत बर्फीले। तो फिर कहीं रेत के टीले। जंगल कहीं कहीं है दलदल। कहीं झील झरनों की कलकल सागर कहीं हिलोरे लेता, कहीं नदी की धारा मैं बंजारा ले इकतारा घुमा भारत सारा… A poem I 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Baratang Lime Caves and return

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Baratang Lime Caves and return

Day 6: The day started quite early, 2:00 am in morning. We were supposed to travel to Baratang Limestone caves and mud volcano. Journey to view the caves at Baratang Island in itself is an adventure and memorable experience. Why?? Read below. Baratang Lime Caves 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: History and Adventure

Day 2: It started with a walk down the history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Kalapani Museum We visited the Kalapani Museum in morning. It is the only private museum in India, run by Mr. Mukeshwar Lal. He is a documentary maker and an avid 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands : Arrival to Cellular Jail

Andaman and Nicobar Islands : Arrival to Cellular Jail

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of the Union Territories of India consisting of a group of 300+ islands. They lie between Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Unfortunately, the history and geography books I studied in school mention very less about the islands, I 

A walk to remember – Kuari Pass

A walk to remember – Kuari Pass

I am a sea person. Born and brought up in Mumbai, I have always loved the sea, its beaches, the sound of waves gushing and the memories of a lifetime associated with the different beaches visited.  Mountains were never my cup of tea, forget trekking 

Bhutan: Beauty Untamed-First Day

Bhutan: Beauty Untamed-First Day

Bhutan: Beauty Untamed. Last year in July, I visited Mexico for work and realized, as long as I am fit, I wanted to explore the places which are far away from home.  With this in mind, I started checking out holiday destinations for our upcoming