Visiting a part of History – Maithon Dam
The decision to go to Maithon was made on a whim… we had nothing to do and it was a Sunday… usually a half day in most of the trading establishments…
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Cu Chi Tunnels Near Ho Chi Minh City
The first time I went abroad was in the year 1995 when Kuberan was a consultant to UNDP in Vietnam. It was an experience…
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By the lanes of Aminabad – Lucknow
A business trip for two days to the city of ‘Tehzeeb’, as Aditya said in his post on Lucknow, had to have some room…
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Canterbury, the Cathedral Town
As we had a flight to board the next morning, we left Canterbury at four in the evening, passed through the Dover Castle, saw the port through which the majority of cross-channel traffic passes and reached our friend’s house at Norwood Green, right on time to grab some good liquor and a delicious Punjabi meal.
After a long day’s excursion, soaked in the mystic grandeur of Canterbury, floating in the splendid aroma of the fine French wine served by our hosts, what could be more blissful than to slip into a warm bed with one’s adorable wife.
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A Boat Ride to Elephanta Islands
Air, earth and water. Three most important basic necessities that mankind needs to survive. Besides, if in mood, these can give immense pleasure to…
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We had gone on a short trip to meet relatives in London, and I had a great urge to see Scotland. I mentioned this…
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Jaisalmer – The golden city
Not that this was my first trip to Rajasthan. Having traveled to Jaipur and Udaipur before, I was quite sure of what to expect when we decided to vacation in Jaisalmer. The flight from Mumbai to Jodhpur (the closest airport) took about an hour and thirty minutes. Indian Airlines of course lived up to its expectation of reaching late to any destination but we finally made it to the land of the staunch ‘Marwars’ – Jodhpur.
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Jaigarh, the Fort That Never Fell
Right from Jaipur city, I could see the western skyline of the Hill of Eagles dominated by the extensive stone ramparts and watch tower…
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City Palace, Jaipur
I prefer having an idea of the things I want to explore so I do not miss out on anything of significance. That is…
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A Visit to the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri – Part II
Akbar is often remembered as a liberal ruler who expanded Mughal Empire to the vast region but his lust for women is lesser known….
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Two weeks in Switzerland – Lucerne
Lucerne (Luzern in German), is situated on the western tip of Lake Lucerne, which lies at the geographical and spiritual heart of Switzerland, where…
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Shettihalli – a church submerged in the waters
It was the backwaters of the Hemavathy Reservoir and the monument was the Holy Rosary Church built by French Missionaries around 1860. We met a few villagers on our return who told us that this village was once a lush hamlet where the River Hemavathy flowed watering fields of sunflower.
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