Budapest, Hungary
20-21st October 2012 It was already dark when the Wizz Air flight from Eindhoven landed in Budapest. My work had taken me to Netherlands and I had decided to spend the weekend in Budapest. One reason was I was always fascinated by Eastern … Continued
Temples of Kashmir: Shankaracharya Temple
19th August 2012 This Temple is hard to miss in Srinagar. Situated on a hill of 1000ft height, it is one of the prominent places seen from Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple seen from Dal lake The climb to this … Continued
Temples of Kashmir: Awantipur
19th August 2012 Awantipur is a small town 28 km from Srinagar on Srinagar-Ananthnag road. Overlooking Jhelum River that flows next to the highway, the primary attractions in this small town are two Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. … Continued
Temples of Kashmir: Marthand Sun Temple
19th August 2012 This was the photo that inspired us to visit this great Temple. Taken by John Burke in 1868 from a hill, it looked grand. (Picture is taken from Wikipedia) But the Temple shown by our car driver … Continued
Temples of Kashmir: Naranag Temple
18th August 2012 While climbing down from Gangabal, the ruins of a Temple were seen at the base of the valley. Though we were aware of an old that Temple existed in Naranag, it was never expected to be just … Continued
Temples of Kashmir: Kheer Bhavani Temple
12th August 2012 Today there are very few Hindus left in Kashmir valley, but some good Temples still exists. One such Temple is Kheer Bhavani Temple at Tula Mula 27 km from Srinagar. A religiously significant Temple for Kashmiri Pandits, … Continued
A waterfall
30th September 2012 A road side waterfall near Horanadu. A closer look into the falls. This is how it looks from road.
Sirimane waterfalls
1st October 2012 Few km from Sringeri is this nice waterfall called Sirimane. Few years ago, one had to walk for five km from Kigga village to reach the falls. But now a road is constructed till waterfalls and concrete … Continued
Kashmir great lakes trek: To Naranag
18th August 2012 Previous posts: At Sonamarg Vishansar lake Crossing treacherous Gadsar Satsar lakes Gangabal and Nundkol lakes Today is the last day of our trek. It’s the day where we need to descend 4000 ft to Naranag. The first thing I … Continued
Kashmir great lakes trek: Gangabal and Nundkol lakes
17th August 2012 Previous posts: At Sonamarg Vishansar lake Crossing treacherous Gadsar Satsar lakes Today would be an eventful day for us as we would be seeing the last but the most picturesque lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol. The days … Continued