Located on a craggy hill 19 kilometers from capital city Leh, the Thikse Monastery is by far most appealing in terms of outward appearance, ambience, proportion & rugged beauty.
Destinations as well as tourists have important roles to play when it comes to having a pleasant experience at a particular holiday spot. The common issue among many travelers visiting remote parts of India, be it hill stations, beach fronts national parks and monument sites is the absence of proper garbage disposal facilities and the accumulation...
Though it's the smallest village in India, Khajuraho boasts of some of the finest temples ever built in the history of India by the Chandela Rajputs who claimed to have descended from the moon. Built between 950 & 1050 AD, 22 of the 87 temples built survive to this day. The Western Group of temples is by far the best...
Considered one of India's most outstanding citadels, the 400 year old Golconda fort built by the Kakatiya rulers epitomizes the 'Nawabi' culture of the time. "Shepherd's Hill" or "Golla Konda", as it was popularly known in Telugu, has an interesting story behind it. One day, a shepherd boy came across an idol on the rocky hill, which was conveyed...
Various faults may be found with the British rule of India ranging from subjugation to intolerance of peaceful protests. Yet mention must be made they built imposing structures be it churches, hospitals, railway stations & railway lines that withstood various onslaughts over a period of time. One such structure is the St Pauls Cathedral I was...
The second most poisonous fish - Puffer Fish found at Narara Marine Park in Gujarat is perhaps one of the exciting finds on half day excursion to Narara, located 50 kms. west of Jamnagar, Gujarat. What started out as a journey of simply being curious turned to one of amazement as the ocean uncovered its magic with a wide display...
Three high altitude lakes dot picturesque Ladakh in North India. While Pangong Tso (lake) & Tso Morari are better known to visitors, intrepid travelers are enchanted by the hidden gem, Tsokar situated at 4660 meters in the Changthang region of South Eastern Ladakh, 50 kilometers away Tsokar Lake. Surrounded by mountains the white lake (so known...
In the year 1922 the Nawab of Junagadh organized a grand `wedding' celebration of favorite pet dog Roshanara with with a golden retriever Bobby, belonging to the Maharaja of Mangrol. More than 50,000 guests were invited for the occasion, while Rs 22,000 was spent, then considered a humungous amount. Lord Irwin the then Viceroy General was invited...
It's said even Emperor Akbar sat among ordinary & ate the food served at the famous 'langar' (kitchen), in the Golden Temple at Amritsar. The Golden Temple is to the Sikh community as the Vatican is to the Catholics. Located in Amritsar in the state of Punjab, the temple contains the holy book - Granth Sahib written by Guru Nanak....
Generally tourists are never harmed, though they tend to be harassed by beggars and unrelenting salesmen. Off late laws have become strict & the tourist police is doing a commendable job at heritage sites & tourist monuments. Strict laws and regulations must be enforced to prevent political agitations from getting violent. The biggest sufferers are...
