A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
October 2015 A major water temple in Bali, it is located on the shores of lake Bratan surrounded by mountains. Situated at 4000 feet above sea level, the weather is generally cool. Normally the temple is surrounded by lake water. … Continued
October 2015 The areas around Ubud are famous for rice terraces. Being a hilly area, people cultivate rice on the slope of the hills. This has now become tourist attraction among westerners. So much so that entry fees is now … Continued
On the way to Bera, I had some time in Mumbai before taking the train. Last time I visited Mumbai was 29 years back (Ignoring transit at airport), so I decided to spend this time visiting some places. I went … Continued
December 2015 In Pali district of Rajasthan lies a village Bera. Out of tourist circuit, this village is not known to many people. But it is home to 35-50 leopards who roam free in the area that is not declared … Continued
October 2015 Kintamani is an hour drive from Ubud. As you climb up the rad towards Kintamani, changes in weather is clearly felt. The temperature drops with greenery at every direction. At Kintamani, you are already at 5000 feet and … Continued
October 2015 This is an amazing place at the bottom of the valley with memorials cut out of the rock face. The statues carved are dedicated to the king Udayana and his family. It is believed to be constructed in … Continued
October 2015 The name has nothing to do with our “Goa”. It simply means Elephant cave!! It is a small cave with some simple carvings. Interestingly, there were no elephants in Bali. The ones seen are imported from outside. Goa … Continued
October 2015 Tanah Lot is one of the sea temples in Bali. Located on an offshore rock, it is a great tourist attraction due to its location. People wrong during sunset time resulting in a fair like atmosphere. There are … Continued
7th November 2015 Snoqualmie falls is a 270 ft waterfall about an hour drive from Seattle. My first visit to this waterfall ended in an anti climax. It was my last day in US and I wanted to visit this … Continued
October 2015 “Taman Ayun” literally translates as beautiful garden. As name suggests, it is situated in a nice park!! Constructed by Raja of Mengwi in 1634, this is known as family temple of Rajas. It is about half an hour … Continued