A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
23rd December 2013 Situated not far from the town of Jaisalmer is Gadisar Lake. Once it was the source of water for this desert town, now a kind of tourist attraction. The Temples surrounding the lake add to the beauty … Continued
23rd February 2014 This waterfall demanded a long walk and hence we had to reach the nearest village on the previous evening. Even though the village is well connected with Government buses, it seems to be situated in different part … Continued
22 December 2013 Situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur city, Umaid Bhavan was one of the last Palaces built in India. It was completed in 1943!! Part of it is converted to a star hotel and the remaining area consists … Continued
22 December 2013 From the top of Mehrangarh fort, one can see a beautiful marble structure standing majestically opposite to a small lake. That is Jaswant Thada, a memorial for Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It is relatively new structure built … Continued
22 December 2013 Mehrangarh fort dominates the landscape of Jodhpur. Built in 15th century by Rao Jodha, the Rathore ruler of Jodhpur, it is one of the biggest forts in Rajasthan. We were undecided whether to hire a guide or … Continued
12 January 2013 Another trek with Udupi friends. This time I decided to join them at the destination as it was more convenient for me. Walk on the Jeep track Funnel web Most of us knew the starting point of … Continued
17 November 2013 I came upon this falls few years ago while trekking in Western ghats. The view of the falls from a vantage point was an unforgettable experience. It was during monsoon and was impossible to reach the bottom … Continued
A new member has made an entry into my world of travel. Being a lover of “small gadgets”, this was in my wish list for a very long time. The high cost of this device in India deterred me from … Continued
27 December 2013 In the zest of wildlife sightings, many visitors forget to visit the fort standing just opposite forest entry gate. Like Devagiri fort in Maharashtra, Ranthambore fort was equally formidable and was only conquered by invaders after employing … Continued
27th – 30th December 2013 Ranthambore National park is one of the most accessible forests in India. It is just 15 km from district headquarters of Sawai Madhopur which is 150 km from Jaipur and well connected by train. And … Continued