Category: India
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An Experiential Guide to Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama
A sacred walking pilgrimage across the north-flowing Narmada River. Rivers don’t usually flow north in India. But, River Narmada, on its course from east to west, turns north along a quiet stretch near Bharuch. It seems as if it pauses for a while, taking its time before meeting the sea. It is here, in…
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While the World Chases Cherry Blossoms, Gujarat Blooms in Flame
Every spring, the world turns its gaze to cherry blossoms. Travellers plan their itineraries around delicate pink blooms in Japan, South Korea, Washington DC, and increasingly parts of India such as Bengaluru. But in Gujarat, spring flowers arrive in a very different palette. Across highways, forests, and quiet neighbourhood streets, trees burst into colour —…
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The Story of Dhanushkodi
Once a bustling city, now a ghost town. A town of curiosities lies on the sea border of India and Sri Lanka. On the southeastern tip of Tamil Nadu, towards the sea, after crossing the Pamban bridge, comes the legendary Rameswaram Temple. The secluded town of Dhanushkodi is located after the temple, on a thin…
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A Serene Maha Shivratri in Manali
Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, I celebrated this divine festival by visiting the ancient temples of Siyali and Vashisht. A huge cauldron was on fire. Two men were constantly brewing the contents with large ladles, while another man was adding ingredients to it. I recognised at once what was being prepared and that I was…
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13th World Flower Show – Grand Floral Affair
When my Jaipur dates were booked, I was looking for events that were happening during those dates. Then I found a post on Instagram about the 13th World Flower Show – Grand Floral Affair in Jaipur from 24th February to 1st March 2020. I was landing on 27th February so I decided to check it…
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World’s Tallest Statue – Statue of Unity
On 30th of October 2018, India became the bearer of the world’s tallest statue – Statue of Unity. It is situated in Gujarat and only about 90 kms from my house I couldn’t hold the excitement and as soon as the swarming subsided in few months, I paid a visit to the Statue of Unity….
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White Desert Festival – Rann Utsav
As we bid adieu to the last rains of the season and start welcoming the soft pink chills, Gujarat – a western Indian state, prepares for the White Desert Festival called Rann Utsav. About Rann Utsav: Rann Utsav, literally meaning Desert Festival, is both a white and a colourful festival. White because of the desert…
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Guide to the boutique winery of India – Soma Vine Village
I am super delighted that I decided to visit here in the end moment. Just before leaving from home, I checked out the website of this winery of India, Soma Vine Village, and booked my stay in an instant. Since, I had been to Napa and Sonoma valley, I was double excited to check out…