From my trip to Amsterdam in 2019, it looks I traveled in a different era Amazing city to visit, cycling is the way of life. Due to lack of time, we couldn’t explore more but in 3 hours we saw the heart of it. We decided to take a stroll on foot and nothing can beat if you really want to see the city. The roads were buzzing with tourist and what a perfect weather it was a take a stroll.
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Travel plans and favorite quotes, what do we now? Bring it back
Wondering what happened to people who used to post inspirational travel-related quotes at the drop of hat, it’s not sarcasm, I too have done it. The human being is the most adaptive species, can live in 1*1 sq. ft. space if a need arises and that’s why we have survived through ages. This quote from Lao Tzu in today’s context, where do you find yourself? 🙂 “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” If you have no fixed plans, you will be quarantined for ages by different states, depending on your time of arrival and where you are going. And, if you don’t intend…
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Key Gompa is the largest monastery in Spiti, and the seat of the reincarnations of the Lochen
“The present Key Gompa was built in the first half of the 15th century by Sherap Zangpo, a disciple of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect. In the 17th century, during the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama,it was attacked by the Mongol armies, and subsequently became a Gelugpa establishment. In 1820 it was sacked again during the wars between Ladakh and Kullu. In 1841 it was severely damaged by the Dogra army under Ghulam Khan and Rahim Khan, and later that same year it suffered more damage from a Sikh army. In the 1840s it was ravaged by fire, and in 1975 a powerful earthquake caused further…
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Kedarnath- Pilgrimage, beyond the pain lies the divinity
I was on Kedarnath pilgrimage last week and truly blessed to have a darshan of Kedarnath Jee, it was a moment of a lifetime. Truly awestruck with the beauty of place and divinity. This was the moment of where I connected with my spiritual self, under the clear sky, Lord Shiva was standing tall, protecting us and the mighty God will protect me as well. The whole experience was exhilarating, I did the trek in approx. 8 hrs and nowhere felt tired, probably it was the responsibility of getting Shaurya safely or the call from my god. While the visit will be an everlasting memory, I would always regret not…
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Kunzum Pass, travellers must stop and pray for safety
Located at 4,590 m or 15,060 is a high mountain pass on the eastern Kunzum Range of the Himalayas some 122 km (76 mi) from Manali and approx 20 in from Kaza. We took the road from Kaza to Kunzum pass. The drivers, travelers and passerby seeks blessings of Kunzum mata before undertaking the dangerous journey, road to Kunzum pass is indeed treacherous, lots of hair pins and gorges which can scare you like hell. Travelling to the pass from either side requires blessing of goddess. It’s also said if you manage to stick a coin on the temple wall, your wishes will be true, you get instant result on…
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Tungnath – The highest Shiva temple in the world
Situated at 3680m, Tungnath is highest Shiva temple in the world. Stated to more than 100 years old, the legend has it that after the great war, Pandavas searched for Shiva to obtain his blessing, to free them of the guilt of killing their relatives, but the god remained elusive. He changed into a bull and at Kedarnath dived under the ground, leaving his hump behind. Other parts of him, appeared nearby, his arms at Tungnath and naval at Madhmahesvara, his face at Rudranath, his head, and hair at Kalpeshvara. Together with Kedarnath, they form Panh Kedar. The present temple was built by Pandavas to appears Lord Shiva. Wondering how…
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What makes a Chai special?
Ever wondered what you are so addicted to your early morning cup of tea, I won’t be surprised if you have not researched for it J . On an average Indians drink ~ 175 cups, this is rough estimate and can deviate +- 10% so a research must have been obvious, you search for tea and Google will throw you results in billions. I am chai addict and don’t even know from how many years I have been, such can an addict that I can’t resist the temptation of even drinking a bad tea, yes, people do prepare bad tea and I believe they should be sent in exile or to…
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Photo Story: Giant Buddha statue that overlooks the valley
Located 14km away from Kaza, a tiny village of Langza has giant Buddha overlooking the Chau Chau Nilda Peak. The giant Buddha is known to look after the Langza village and protect from evil forces. 2 Km away from the village lies fossils, considered to be 100 million years old. How to reach – The roads are motorable to Langza village and beyond, you hire a shared taxi or bike.
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Photo Story – Six Hours on the Streets of New York
During one of the recent trips, I had my connecting flight from Newark airport to Delhi was at 10 PM and l landed around 9 AM so with almost 12 hrs to use, I took a walk on the streets of NYC. It took a while for me figure how to get it done, with lots of effort from fellow colleagues, everything was put in place, just in time. My airline wont take baggage before six hours of check-in and I couldn’t imagine carrying it outside the airport and roam through the streets with the heavy luggae, would have been nightmare/punishment. After enquiring few fellow passenger and airport staff, saw…
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Experience of Driving Mahindra XUV 500 through Spiti Valley
It was never easy but a decision had to be made, XUV 500 is not a preferred choice through the treacherous roads of Spiti but I decide to give it a try. I mean the whole purpose of getting XUV was to go wherever I want to. After driving for 6 months, daily commuting and few trips through Rajasthan, I was convinced this is the perfect ride for me and the decision to ride through the valley didn’t disappoint at all. The Route I had decided to do the full circuit ( Delhi – Shimla – Spiti Valley – Manali – Delhi) with 10 days in mind and couple of…
