Endless Discoveries
Endless Discoveries
https://youtu.be/tfln_sNyfy0 I am 35, Mom was 75. I begin a new phase of life as mom ends her time on this planet. My mother Dr. Pramila Pathak passed away last month on February 18th, 2016. She was 75 years old and lived a peaceful, healthy, religious life. But I am sad. Selfishly, I wanted her to live foreverโฆ or at least as long as I lived so I could remain …
Nalanda University History Towards the Southeast of Patna, the Capital City of Bihar State in India, is a village called the ‘Bada Gaon’, in the vicinity of which, are the world-famous ruins of Nalanda University.ย The ruins of the world’s most ancient university lies here which is 62 km from Bodhgaya and 90 km south of Patna. A combination of the Sanskrit words โNalumโ depicting lotus (a symbol of knowledge) and …
Itโs been a long time since I got anything to pen down my thoughts on this blog. Over the past few months, my life has changed in almost every direction. After becoming ย a parent of seven months old boy, life has new priorities now & new tasks that take up my whole day. Being a dad, along with a caring husband, a loving son & perfectionist dentist; there is too …
Lansdowne Travel From Delhi Lansdowne, situated at an altitude of 1700 meters from sea level, is a perfect weekend gateway from Delhi and for a self drive road tripper, it refreshes your reflexes. A smooth 5 hours drive from Delhi takes you the first and the nearest hill station from Delhi in the Garhwal Region of Himalaya. Original name of this cantonment town is Kaludanda, after Kalun (Black) and Danda …
Jet Lag to India Here are some proven tips to beat jet lag to India. If youโve ever traveled hopping to different time zones, odds are you’ve encountered jet lag. You know that feeling when there are places to see and things to do, however your body simply needs you to lie down on flat-bed. And if you are a business traveler, you can almost forget to have a rest …
Top Tourist Places in India – Must See India Destinations That Capture India’s Diverse Charm Planning a trip to India?ย What are the most popular top tourist places in India? Itโs always difficult to choose where to start and what all to include when it comes to India. No matter how much time you have in your hands, itโs impossible to cover the whole diversity of India in one visit. …
Shekhawati Haveli Mandawa – Open Air Art Gallery You may have appreciated the Mona Lisa in the Louver, wandered around the Met, and been tempt by the Tate Modern. Yet, nothing will leave you expanding, surprised, similar to the outside workmanship exhibition that is Shekhawati. Concealed in northern Rajasthan, this was before the support wherein India’s most extravagant families thrived. They fabricated the most terrific havelis and brightened them with …
Yesterday, my sixth escorted India Endless Discoveries tourย came to an end. And I must say, it was a strange feeling to say goodbye to another splendid couple, people whom I was fortunate to get to know quite well over the past four weeks in India. Our group had our last meal together, our last conversations and our last laughs and today, everyone heads off in separate directions after having spent …
How to avoid Swine Flu while Traveling India As of late more than 200 individuals in India have died in under two months because of swine flu. With the lethal infection spreading rapidly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, and the capital city, New Delhi, tourists are particularly vulnerable to getting swine flu since they are exposed to countless individuals, some of whom may be infected with the H1N1 infection. Likewise, …
Hit The Beach For any individual like me who has invested more time by the ocean, you realize that it does something to your body, mind and soul. Being a hardcore Aquarian, Iโve always loved the sea more than the hills. And itโs been a constant topic for debate between me and my wife about whether to choose hills or hit the beach on our next vacations. ย A few of …
How to Avoid Getting Ripped off in India Itโs impossible to land in India and not encounter at least one scam or someone trying to rip you off during your stay. You shouldnโt be scared, as India is not the only place where you get scammed. It can happen in New York or Bangkok too. Like I lost half a million Indonesian Rupiah in Bali during money exchange. But itโs …
Books to Read before Going to India First Time Before we take off on an excursion, we want to read a couple of books and watch movies about that place. At times its useful, as was the situation in reading Eat Pray Love before we headed out to Bali (we managed to find the famous fortune-teller), in some cases it leads false desires and expectations (let’s not discuss that), however …
First Trip to India for Beginners – India Travel Guide Some call it chaoticโฆ some say Incredibleโฆ Some find it intoxicating and crazyโฆ Some feel it daunting and overwhelming. No matter what good or bad adjectives you use to describe it, India is all of this and much more. Right from the moment your jet-legged feet touch the Indian soil and you feel the first wave of cultural shock as …
With the tourist inflow now running and the weather keeping you just warm enough, Agra has seen significant change in recent years and thereโs never been a better time to visit the famed Taj Mahal. Referred to as the โCity of Loveโ, Agra offers endless possibilities beyond Taj Mahal but to truly enjoy them โ particularly if youโre a first time visitor โ itโs advisable to have an experienced, professional …
Bullet Baba Temple in Rajasthan – World’s Only Bike Temple It happens only in India… This belief is strengthened when you see places like this. This is the only temple in world where a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle is worshiped. In the country of millions of Gods, there is a unique place near Jodhpur, Rajasthan where you can find this Bullet Baba temple at which a motor bike being worshiped …
Top Honeymoon Destinations in India There are large number of honeymoon destinations in India that displays beaches and the nature at its best. The country with the Bay of Bengal in the east, Arabian Sea in the West, Himalayas in the North and the Indian ocean in the South has ample opportunity to offer to people especially the honeymooners who want very serene and peaceful atmosphere to start their life …
Conservation of Taj Mahal – How to Save? Is it a coincidence that one of the New 7 Wonders of the World needs a “facial”? Well, not exactly. The Taj Mahal has been suffering from the effects of pollution and huge crowds for the past several decades. The various measures taken by the government in the past for the conservation of Taj Mahal have failed miserably. The booming popularity of …
At a height of 16,500 feet, in the middle of the most uninhabitable part of the Himalayas lies the secluded Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, covered in snow and surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers. More popularly known as Skeleton Lake or Mystery Lake, the spine-chilling attraction of this lake is the 200 odd human skeletons that were discovered here. These date back to the 850 AD and are clearly visible at the …
How to Travel as a Couple without Killing Each other Travel is all about uncertainty. It involves change of itineraries, missed flights, bad food, lost luggage, horrible hotel and so many other unpredictable things which can make your travel plans go haywire. And when you are traveling as a couple itโs so easy to point fingers to your better half. I know all those couples who go on vacations with …
Bali Dance Visiting Bali? You canโt miss the traditional Bali dance performance which is an integral part of all the Bali tours offered by travel companies. Being an Indian visiting the Bali, we found the strong Indian connection with the life and culture of Balinese people. Bali dances are merged with the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata which are modified in a small way according to their local history …
