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This blog is just about everything under the sun.
It is really my diary....I jot out events that leave
a lasting impression on me. It could be anything; relationships, business, culture...writing provides me a release from everyday stress and I take refuge in it very often. It gives me a lot of pleasure.
2022-05-24 09:11
Soma (Reshma di to me) who has been my strongest supporter at all times,
my go-to person, in good and bad times, is no more.
She was and will always remain my best friend, guide and
anchor… Read More
2021-12-12 14:42
Baphuon temple Angkor, Cambodia … Read More
2021-11-27 12:53
Sundarbans… Read More
2021-11-21 15:13
Sundarbans Reserve Forest West Bengal, IndiaFinally went out for… Read More
2021-10-25 13:42
Durga Puja 2021It was Nabami and Durga puja was almost over....I wanted to make the most of the festive spirit and take a look at some of the puja pandals nearby. Pandal hopping by mai… Read More
2021-10-17 17:58
Durga puja 2021Durga pujas have always been special to me. 2021 Durga pujas wer… Read More
2021-10-04 17:21
Bayon temple in Siem Reap Cambodia- The stone faces are so spectacular!Day three started with the sunrise at Angkor wat , and then the complete tour of Angkor Wat… Read More
2021-08-29 11:51
The Golden evening sky todayI look forward to evenings, there is something special about evenings......love the mood, love the moment, and love the serenity. My lov… Read More
2021-08-14 16:44
2021-08-12 15:29
The Skyline of New York CityI am digressing a little bit in
this post...well quite a bit actually ....moving across countries and
continents, from Angkor Wat to NYC.
Was going through the… Read More
2021-07-31 20:13
This pretty local store on our way to Siem Reap was a life saver! The coconut water was much needed in the super sultry weather.
Friends Caf… Read More
2021-07-11 12:17
After the picturesque Neak Pean we headed towards our next destination, Preah Khan temple.Preah Khan temple was built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father (more in… Read More
2021-07-03 14:08
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2021-06-20 12:51
2020 brought with it the Pandemic, and left after changing the world, and took with it so many lives.
2021 continues in the same path, in fact it is worse pandemic-wise. Almost everyone I k… Read More
2021-06-12 12:29
2021-06-06 17:43
2021-05-23 15:14
Skyline view of Phnom Penh from Mekong River… Read More
2021-05-15 13:45
East Mebon temple, Angkor CambodiaOur day two was t… Read More
2021-03-30 17:46
Banteay Kdei temple in Siem ReapThe next day, which was our day 2 at Siem Reap, happened to be our busiest day. We had a whole lot of temples to cover today given that we only had three days… Read More
2021-01-31 16:38
The first temple we saw in Siem Reap was the Pre Rup temple complex. After reaching Siem Reap in the late afternoon we rushed to buy our three day pass that would enable us to see as many te… Read More
2020-12-06 14:09
In continuation to my earlier post on The Amazing Angkor Wat temple complex; Cambodia, Part I, I am sharing some more pictures of this truly incredible temple complex. The pictures… Read More
2020-11-22 12:19
Angkor Wat temple complexContinued from my previous post on Angkor Wat, I am sharing these mesmerizing pictures of the Angkor wat temple complex. I have tried compile together some of the re… Read More
2020-11-08 16:53
Sunrise at AngorWatWith the year coming to a close, and with next to no travels except in the beginning of the year, I look back fondly at 2019, which happened to be the year when I realised… Read More
2020-10-11 10:30
The evening sky has a rainbow effect, holding me captive and with feelings of hope for the future.Here is a poem by William Wordsworth that I always remember, so simple and beautiful.My… Read More
2020-09-27 11:14
Every year during this time I would generally be counting days for the festive time to begin... Especially Durga pujas, which is so much more than puja and rituals, it is celebration an… Read More
2020-09-20 14:06
I love sunsets; there is something
indescribably beautiful about them. Time comes to a standstill; the changing colours and contrasts
of the sky leaves me mesmerizied. One mo… Read More
2020-07-26 13:12
The mesmerising Sunrise viewed at Tiger Hill
The travel bug in me continues to bite …it is raining and this weather so reminds me of Darjeeling. Perhaps the most crowded and most vi… Read More
2020-06-28 12:43
Nuwara Eliya, Tea Plantation
My Sri Lanka diary would not be complete without Nuwara Eliya, a beautiful hill station and one of the main locations in Sri Lanka for Tea plantations. Locate… Read More
2020-05-11 17:05
Himalayan Monal
After sighting the illusive Cheer Pheasant, the group moved towards their next destination which was Chopta, at an altitude of 8000 ft, and 50 km from Makkumath.
O… Read More
2020-05-08 12:39
If I
can’t make it through one door, I’ll go through another door- or I’ll make a
door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present.”
Rabindranat… Read More
2020-05-03 08:15
From Makkumath, Soma and the bird watching group set off in search of the Cheer Pheasant, towards Mayali village which is at a higher altitude than Makkumath.
The best part of traveling to… Read More
2020-04-26 11:07
Pink-browed Rosefinch
My lock-down diary continues with these delightful birds found in and around Makkumath. These birds were seen at an altitude of 5000-7000 ft.
The pictures ar… Read More
2020-04-05 17:18
The world has changed so much since my last post! With Corona having taken over almost every person's peace of mind, the only place I find peace is in taking refuge in dreaming and imagining… Read More
2019-12-22 18:06
It has been
almost a year since I visited Sri Lanka, and I am yet to complete my Sri
Lankan travel postsL… I thought I would, before resuming the posts, pause
and instead share… Read More
2019-12-08 16:27
Ahiritola durga idol
I am posting from my archives some of the popular Durga pujas from North Kolkata. Creativity as usual is at its peak in Kolkata during this time.
These Durga puja pan… Read More
2019-10-26 17:16
I wish you a bright, prosperous, peaceful, and awesomely happy Diwali. May the light always shine upon you.
I am taking a break from my travelogues to post a little some… Read More
2019-09-15 14:33
Dambulla, the Golden temple
Dambulla cave temple complex (the Golden Temple) in Sri Lanka is a World Heritage Site dating back to the first century BCE. Dambulla has one of the best p… Read More
2019-08-31 09:36
Sri Lanka was a wonderful experience!
Even though we went on a short 5 day trip, we managed to see quite a bit of Sri Lanka and loved every bit of it.
Loved the beautiful island and the war… Read More
2019-06-16 09:18
The Great rift Valley, Kenya
I am ending my Kenya trip diary with this one last post on the Great Rift Valley.
*from Wikipedia
(Today the term is most often used to refer to the v… Read More
2019-05-01 12:09
Mount Kilimanjaro
After experiencing the truly unique Hell's Gate National Park, the next morning we set off for our last destination on this trip "Amboseli National Park". With that c… Read More
2019-04-03 16:43
After the wonderful experience at Lake Naivasha, we set off for Hell's Gate National park. Located close to Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park was established in 1984 and is a smaller… Read More
2019-03-24 15:50
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
After an exhilarating time at Masi Mara, we set off for Lake Naivasha early morning on day 3. Located in Nakuru County in Naivasha, Lake Naivasha is around 280… Read More
2019-02-17 13:08
Coming of age, traditional jumping dance at Masai village
Masai Village
During our Masai Mara trip, we visited
a Masai village. which was not far from the park.The entry fee was around… Read More
2019-02-09 15:53
Lioness with cubs at Masai Mara
Day two and our last day at Masai Mara was even more exciting! After a wonderful Day one at Masai Mara, we were all set to have an even better day two...we s… Read More
2019-01-20 14:26
Masai Mara has been one of my dream destinations for as long as I remember....
My Masai Mara travel plan took a while to materialise because I wanted my father to accompany us. He has been… Read More
2019-01-06 15:03
Happy New Year!
May this year bring more of the
things that you love…more happiness, good health, peace, passion, prosperity, and
most of all love for the environment!
I am star… Read More
2018-10-29 17:28
Ahiritola Durga idol
I am sharing some more unique Durga puja pandals from north Kolkata. The first one is from Ahiritola. I try to see this one every year, and this time when i went there… Read More
2018-10-22 19:35
Durga idol Ahiritola Jubakbrinda
Kolkata comes alive during Durga pujas. Every year, I think, they will run out of ideas and themes this year, but every year there is a fresh new theme. It… Read More
2018-10-02 14:33
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Chamba is a quaint little beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India.
We stopped by Chamba because Dalhousie happened to be so misty that we could barely se… Read More
2018-09-09 12:49
Palampur in Himachal Pradesh may not be one of the most popular tourist destinations but this quaint hill station has quite a few interesting things to see.If you are in Dharamshala and have… Read More
2018-08-05 07:48
Two km walk to Petra City
Petra - 'a rose-red city half as old as time'. (from John William Burgon's sonnet)
Petra (from Greek word Petros - Stone), known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, i… Read More
2018-07-07 09:47
Qadam Rasul Mosque, Gour, Malda
This post is in continuation to my earlier post on Gour a historical city in West Bengal houses some beautiful old monuments.
I am sharing some more beau… Read More
2018-06-24 10:38
Baradwari Mosque Gour
Gour, near Malda town, West Bengal is also referred to as Gauda and Lakhnauti. It's origin can be traced back to the Buddhist Pala Dynasty in Bengal that rose… Read More
2018-05-08 18:30
The Mishmi Hills are located in central Arunachal Pradesh in India. Most of the Mishmi hills area falls under the Dibang Valley, which gets its name from Dibang River, one of the tributaries… Read More
2018-04-22 13:22
I love nature and one of my favourite destinations is the jungles. The sylvan surrounding, the unpolluted air, the possibility of sighting different animals and birds... makes me happy.
But… Read More
2018-03-20 18:36
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
On the occasion of World Sparrow day, here are the five types of Sparrows found in India.
The Eurasian and Russet Sparrows are from the hilly areas and the Sind sparr… Read More
2018-03-17 14:18
Great Indian Bustard
Birds of Desert National Park, Rajasthan
It often surprises people to learn that birdwatchers go to deserts, hot, and cold (Ladakh) places in search of birds. The habi… Read More
2018-03-02 14:35
Murmuria Haveli -Engine with crows and a man standing in front
Continuing with my earlier post on Havelis (Mansions) of Churu, Rajasthan, India, this post has some more mesmerizing havelis… Read More
2018-02-18 11:56
Hotel Majli Ka Kamra
Churu in North-eastern (Shekhawati historical region) Rajasthan, is perhaps not one of the most popular destinations in Rajasthan, I wonder why....when you see th… Read More
2018-01-28 12:09
A Baul song in progress at the Baul Fakir Utsav 2018, Jadavpur
In continuation with my earlier post on Baul Music Festival 2018, here is another powerful and spiritual video from the B… Read More
2018-01-14 17:11
Baul perfomance at Jadavpur baul fakir utsav
January is a month that I keenly wait for, not just because it is new year, but because of my favourite music festival, Baul fakir Utsav (baul… Read More
2017-12-31 09:53
White-bellied blue flycatcher
A very happy new year 2018!
May this new year bring you love, joy, good health, more wisdom, peace, magic, the courage to speak your truth, to hold your… Read More
2017-12-25 07:10
Merry Christmas! Wish you a very-very happy Christmas, and a wonderful year ahead; a year filled with love and joy.On the occasion of Christmas, I thought of sharing some pictures… Read More
2017-12-10 10:13
When I picked up today’s newspaper, it did not say anything unusual, it was pretty much in line with what I read almost every day…killings, rapes, starvation, poverty, global wa… Read More
2017-11-12 09:51
Tufted Gray Langurs Sri Lanka
In continuation to my earlier post on the Birds of Sri Lanka, this post has pictures of Monkeys of Sri Lanka.
There are some species of monkeys that are endem… Read More
2017-11-05 08:09
Sri Lanka Junglefowl-National Bird of Sri Lanka
I am going to take a break between posting popular durga puja pandals...and share birds of Sri Lanka in this post. These are beautiful… Read More
2017-09-30 08:50
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace - Jimi Hendrix
Happy Dussehra.
Singhi Park Durga idol
Bosepukur Shitala Mandir Durga Puja 2017… Read More
2017-09-10 07:45
Chambal ravines
From the cold desert of Ladakh to the ravines of Chambal, this post is a slight deviation from my previous posts on Ladakh. One of the reasons I could not resist posting abo… Read More
2017-08-13 18:12
Hanle, Ladakh, India
In continuation to my post on the black-necked Cranes of Hanle, Ladakh, India, I am sharing some more bird pictures, and landscapes from the scenic village of Hanl… Read More
2017-07-30 17:43
Pangong Tso Lake Ladakh
Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh is a mesmerizing lake. Located at an altitude of 4,350 m, it takes around 5 hours to reach Pangong Tso by road from Leh.
I travelled to La… Read More
2017-07-22 12:19
Black-necked Cranes, Hanle, Ladakh, India
Hanle is a beautiful and scenic village in Ladakh, India. It is well-known for the Hanle Monastery (dating back to the 17th Century). It is around… Read More
2017-07-02 11:44
Merganser with chicks, Ladakh
I am sharing some very cute bird pictures (mother and chicks) from Ladakh.
Soma Jha who was in Ladhak recently, clicked these pictures. This was on their driv… Read More
2017-06-11 14:13
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
For nature lovers and bird watchers, Kuldiha is the perfect getaway.Located in Balasore in Odisha, Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is around 170 km from Kolkata. The ne… Read More
2017-05-21 13:07
Ujjayanta Palace, the Tripura State Museum
Our last day at Tripura was spend visiting a few places in Agartala. As such there is not much to see in Agartala.
I found it a bit overcrowde… Read More
2017-05-07 14:30
A temple near Bhubaneshwari temple
The first half of day five was spent exploring ancient temples in Tripura's Udaipur town which is around 55 km from Agartala. We had no idea that Udaipur… Read More
2017-04-15 10:34
Chobimura Sculptures
Day four at Belonia: We got up pretty early and headed for the Trishna wildlife sanctuary ...however we could not get in as there were no forest guards to open the gate… Read More
2017-03-19 16:53
Neermahal
Day three in Tripura was a long day; we covered three places and traveled a distance of 151 km. We started very early in the morning. Our first stop was Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctu… Read More
2017-01-29 14:36
Jampui hills, Tripura
In continuation with my trip report on Tripura....at the end of day one, we set off for Jampui hils from Unakoti.
Jampui hills is around 60 km from Unakoti in North… Read More
2017-01-13 17:20
My favourite time of the year is here again. The weather is nice and cool, and there is music in the air. I managed to attend the baul mela, in Shaktigarh at Jadavpur Kolkata, last weekend.T… Read More
2016-12-31 16:42
Unakoti, Rock-cut Shiva head
Tripura is one of the states in India that I have never visited, i have been wanting to visit Tripura for a long time because of some of the gems it house… Read More
2016-11-26 15:12
Daulatabad Fort
Daulatabad Fort is located around 16km from Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. Daulatabad, known as Devgiri then, was built in the 12th Century AD by Yadava King of Bhillama… Read More
2016-11-07 16:59
This post has some of the popular and unique Durga pujas from South Kolkata. I am sharing just a few representative snapshots from each of these puja pandals.
These pictures do not do just… Read More
2016-10-30 18:40
Diwali (the festival of
lights) is a wonderful time when every home, every street, every city in India
is lit up with lights, and every heart glows with warmth within.
My wish this Diwali… Read More
2016-10-23 09:19
This interesting and thought-provoking Durga puja pandal, from one of the oldest localities of South Kolkata, has a message for all of us. It is about plastic pollution, and how plastic has… Read More
2016-10-15 09:33
North Kolkata's Nalin Sarkar Street and Nabin Pally near Hathibagan, are well-known for the artistic and ethnic durga puja pandals.
Here are some pictures from Nalin Sarkar Street and Nabin… Read More
2016-10-11 04:57
Telengabagan Durga idol 2016
There are several beautiful and creative Durga puja pandals in North Kolkata. The Durga puja pandals in these pictures are from Ultaganda which is almost North… Read More
2016-10-11 04:47
Here are a couple more Durga puja pandals from North Kolkata. I will post some more Durga pujas pandals from North and South Kolkata in my next few posts.
The pictures below ar… Read More
2016-10-08 11:29
An artist at Kumartuli
One of the most popular festivals of Bengal, Durga puja begins. Durga puja celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil demon Mahishasura. This five day fes… Read More
2016-09-18 13:18
Reclining Buddha at Ajanta Cave (cave 26), Aurangabad, India
Here is a video clipping of cave 26 from Ajanta caves. This cave has a reclining Buddha depictin… Read More
2016-09-10 10:48
Reclining Buddha, Ajanta cave 26
Ajanta, a UNESCO world heritage site in Aurangabad district, India, depicts the finest Indian wall paintings and architecture (quite a bit of it is still su… Read More
2016-08-28 15:22
Kiangs,Ladakh, India
I thought I would take a break from ancient architecture for a bit,and post something else today.
I am sharing pictures of animals and birds from Ladakh, courtesy Soma… Read More
2016-08-21 08:27
Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad
There are quite a few places to see in Aurangabad, one of them is Bibi Ka Maqbara. If you have time, may want to spend another day in Aurangabad and see Bibi Ka… Read More
2016-08-15 14:33
Cave temple 21, Ellora, India
This is my last post on Ellora cave temples and paintings...I hope I could bring a little bit of Ellora to you through my posts...this is one place you must v… Read More
2016-08-06 14:03
Although Ellora is better known for its sculptures, and Ajanta for its beautiful paintings…we chanced upon some paintings tucked away in the nooks and corners, walls and ceilings of t… Read More
2016-07-31 08:35
Jain Cave temple 32
This post combines together the cave temples 32 to 34 that belongs to the Jain group of cave temples in Ellora. These cave temples date back to the… Read More
2016-07-09 18:18
In continuation to my earlier post on,
Ancient Ellora Cave temples; Ravan Ki Khai (cave 14) and Dasavatara (cave 15) cave temples, today's post is on Buddhist caves in Ellora.
This d… Read More
2016-07-03 05:48
Ellora Cave 14, Ravan Ki Khai
Caves 14 and 15 of the Brahmanical group may not be as grand as cave 16, but they are beautiful and you can see some amazing sculptures and carvings in th… Read More
2016-06-19 05:42
Magnificant Kailasa temple in Ellora
Ajanta and Ellora caves have always fascinated me.I have been wanting to visit these caves for a long-long time but somehow it never worked out, u… Read More
2016-06-04 18:07
Tadoba National Forest India
Tadoba National Forest was one awesome experience!
This is my last post on the Tadoba series....
At the end of this post, you will find a short clipping of tw… Read More
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