Last month we travelled from Delhi to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie and Kajjiar. We made the trip by train via Pathankot. There are plent of trains from Delhi to Pathankokt. All run full to capacity. I think one of the bookings I made was for the last available ticket! There is no direct train from… Continue reading Delhi to Dharamshala
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Places to visit in Amritsar
Last month we travelled to Amritsar by road. Eleven people in a Tempo Traveller. The journey took a long time with a few breaks to stretch legs, have a bite and sip on a cup of tea. Roads have improved a lot in India and it was a smooth journey. The places to visit in… Continue reading Places to visit in Amritsar
Best Time to Visit Goa
Recently I travelled to Goa twice. A beach holiday each time. Doesn’t usually happen. The first trip was self-funded. The second was a reward in an office contest. I learned the best time to visit Goa is when I can. Dabolim airport in Goa is much smaller than the Delhi airport. This results in shorter… Continue reading Best Time to Visit Goa
Mansar Lake
A few years ago I had travelled to Mansar lake. It is 62 km from Jammu. The lake is beautiful and one can spend time walking around it and pedal boating. There are ducks and a few animals in the grounds around the lake. You’ll also find big sized turtles. Here are a few pictures.
Delhi to Nainital in UK (Uttarakhand)
Nainital is as picturesque as ever. Being there after many years was a pleasure. The weather in Nainital was pleasant. The lake is well maintained. Both pedal boats and rowing boats are available. The people are very helpful and everything is available on the Mall road. Driving to Nainital in Uttarkahand is a mix of… Continue reading Delhi to Nainital in UK (Uttarakhand)
Hong Kong and Macau tour
A few years back I had the opportunity to go on a Hong Kong and Macau tour. I found Hong Kong to be very organized and full of hustle and bustle. Macau was rather relaxed. Since the trip was short I didn’t visit the Hong Kong Disneyland. The itinerary was: Delhi-Hong Kong by air, same day… Continue reading Hong Kong and Macau tour
Ananda in the Himalayas
A few years I had the opportunity of staying at Ananda in the Himalayas. Here are a few photos. These were taken with a Sony Cyber-shot pocket camera.
Pune to Mumbai
Last month I visited Pune and then we drove to Mumbai for a quick day visit. Pune had cool weather and a sedate pace. We entered Mumbai and merged into its frenetic pace and humid weather. Here are a few photos of the Pune Zoo, a lake en route from Pune to Mumbai, the Bandra-Worli… Continue reading Pune to Mumbai
Japan Tsunami 2011 en route to Shimla
As I drove up the twisting roads to Shimla in the foothills of the Himalayas on 11th March I learnt of the severe earthquake and the tsunami in Japan. I also learnt of a relative who was in Japan to attend business meetings. It was two hours to sunset and my aim was to reach… Continue reading Japan Tsunami 2011 en route to Shimla
Manali, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Kullu, Manikaran from Delhi
Rohtang Pass Though Manali was the first stop in our trip to Manali, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Kullu, Manikaran from Delhi it was Rohtang Pass that we enticed us soon after arrival. The cold and rarefied air at Rohtang Pass was new and unfamiliar to me. The snow covered stark mountain sides were refreshingly alluring… Continue reading Manali, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Kullu, Manikaran from Delhi