Clik here to view.
The Abode of Gods( Part-2)- Gangotri
The Route map of GangotriThe climb of the bus from Lanka to Bharionghati was a steep one and we could feel that the engine was under tremendous strain. We had been driving for more than six hours,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Abode of Gods- (Part 3) Kinner Kailash
The Majestic Mount Kinner KailashThe mountains have a way of rewarding the climbers even if they are novices, in their own ways. A bus trip from Shimla to Kinnaur valley undertaken way back in October...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Abode of the Gods ( Part 4- Narayan Ashram)
Route Map from Dharchula to Narayan Ashram on Kailash Mansarovar RouteSeldom does it happen that trekking goes unrewarded? More so when one is exploring the uncharted routes not frequented by many. My...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Abode of Gods (Part 5-Badrinath)
Route Map of BadrinathAt daybreak, Rishikesh was slightly chilly in the month of October! The air was fresh and the crystal clear water of Ganga at Muni Ki Reti, seeped in tranquillity when we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Abode of Gods ( Part 6- Kedarnath)
The journey from Badrinath to Kedarnath commenced when the flakes of first snow were trickling from the October sky. The early snowfall is a rare occurrence but the beauty of watching this spectacle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Phoenix Rises- Commissioning of INS Vikrant
INS VikrantJust over a year ago, the reports of Sea Trials of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant appeared in the newspapers. I was overwhelmed with nostalgia due to my past association...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Story of Appletart
Travelling to new destinations is not only about seeing new places and meeting new people but also about the new flavours that need to be tried out. More than four decades back I was breezing through...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Beauty of Rituals
Novak Djokovic the Serbian tennis star does not use the same shower to take a bath twice. So for many sporting events, he may have skipped taking a bath before the sporting event. Also, he loves to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Changing World of Foods
The Wellness TreeEssential eating habits in humans keep evolving with time. I am yet to come across someone whose choices of foods have not changed over time. What we ate as small children at home...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Navy Day
A long association with the Navy always triggers a chain of fascinating memories on this day. Historically, this day is celebrated to commemorate the victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak war when the Navy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Flavour of Faro
The town of FaroIt seldom happens that after an almost crystal clear plan to travel, everything turns upside down and a hard course correction is needed. A trip was planned well in advance to visit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Lagoon of Ria Foromsa
The boat jetty at FaroPortugal is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty beside historic monuments, great food and friendly people. I had given a glimpse of Faro, a small town in the Algarve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Gateway to the Slave Market- Lagos
The streets of Lagos decorated for ChristmasPerched at the mouth of the Bensafrim River along the Atlantic Ocean lies the pretty town of Lagos in the Algarve region of Portugal. It is an ancient...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sagres- Where the World Ends
A Panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from Fort SagresAfter spending the day in Lagos, we decided to hop over to Sagres, another 30 km from there. Sitting at the most south-westerly point of Europe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tavira- A Little Portuguese Jewel
The Roman BridgeOur final destination in Portugal was a place we missed visiting by a whisker as we missed the right connection. Luckily, the disappointment did not last long as after a quick snack at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hola Seville
The Guadiana International Bridge" Hola! Como Se llama"? I asked. ( Hello, what is your name?)" Mi nombre es Gabreilla" y tu? She replied( My name is Gabriella and yours?)At last, I was getting to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Kissing Street of Seville
The Kissing StreetSo much to see and so little time! This is true when visiting one of the most touristy cities in southern Spain, Seville. Reams have been written about this city's architectural...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alluring Kolkata
A view of HooglyThe magic of Kolkata never diminishes no matter how many times one visits the city. My association with the town has been forged over three decades but never have I experienced a dull...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sabores de Seville
A View from Giralda TowerSabores de Seville, translated as 'flavours of Seville', comes to mind when visiting this splendid city in Spain. The range of exotic flavours especially during the Christmas...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Real Alcazar- A Treat for the Senses
The Royal AlcazarLittle did I know about a magnificent palace called 'The Real Alcazar' till I had planned a short trip to Sevilla in Spain around Christmas in the year gone by. Historically, the...
View Article
