Travel ` Journal

Hampi – Badaami Aihole Pattadakal

The trip to Hampi was exciting. Having heard the mythological narratives surrounding this historical town declared as a World Heritage...
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Hampi

Having heard the mythological narratives surrounding this historical town declared as a World Heritage site it was imperative that one...
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Hampi – The Trip

The trip to Hampi was exciting. Having heard the mythological narratives surrounding this historical town declared as a World Heritage...
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Kashmir

The black pavilion built during the early part of Jahangir’s reign (1569–1627), in the top terrace of the Shalimar Bagh,...
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Italy 3.0

The Air India flight the dreamliner carries almost 500 people and its the great Indian Piazza. I hate to be...
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Italy 2.0

Bangladeshis in every nook and corner for sure. The journey return home was a revelation. At Rome the flight was...
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Italy 1.0

Right across Italy, when you talk to a local they feign ignorance of the language. No English. No English. Not...
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Hampi To and Fro

I was waiting in the Bangalore airport lounge to catch a late night flight back home, happy with the Hampi...
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A Chance Encounter

A Chance Encounter
I am a sort of voyeur. I love public places, observing people, their dress, idiosyncrasies, cultural whims, the list goes...
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Goa Beckons

Goa, a speck on the map always appeared to me to be a few kilometers along the coastline with well...
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Air India – Aisa Bhi Hota Hai

Disclaimer: This is 2012 – It has improved since I flew Air India after 20 years. Had almost forgotten why...
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Cooch Behar ~ Raash Pujo

Rash Mela in West Bengal is a festival celebrating the divine love of Sri Krishna and Radha.. Celebrated on the...
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Cooch Behar ~ Palace

Rash Mela in West Bengal is a festival celebrating the divine love of Sri Krishna and Radha.. Celebrated on the...
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Cooch Behar ~ Mohurganj

Cooch Behar – Mohurganj Tea Gardens We met him ( Aditya Palch) on the flight and were invited to his...
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Cooch Behar

We crossed Teesta and the Torsha river We came to the Bangladesh border The same blues and greens and paddy...
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Cooch Behar ~ Chilepata Jungle Camp

Chilepata, A jungle camp was an experience non pareil. The quiet and the hum of crickets actually create a calm...
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