Kambala, the buffalo race!!
Kambala is a traditional buffalo race in the district of South Canara. This is a very old tradition where the two pairs of buffaloes controlled by a person is made to run on paddy fields. This was seen as a … Continued
My thoughts on car navigation
When you rent a car, it usually comes with bare essentials and you need to buy additional stuff. (Ex: Car navigator, baby seats, Insurance etc.) This post is mainly interned to look at whether renting the navigational equipment is worth … Continued
Recap of 2016
When I look back at 2016 with respect to travelling, I must say that it went better than my expectations. This year saw an increase in the number of official travels (3 to US and 4 to Europe). Also, I … Continued
Cambodia: e-visa or visa on arrival?
Cambodia has a very simple e-visa policy. One need to go to their website, fill in the details and upload the photograph. The e-visa is then sent to the registered email within 3 days. Sounds good but still I decided … Continued
When you fall ill during travel
I never had experience of visiting doctor during my travel. There were minor health issues but were resolved by self medications. But during my recent travel to US, I had to visit the doctor. This post talks about my experience … Continued
A landslide near Lachung
Landslides are common in north Sikkim. On the night of our stay at Lachung, it rained heavily resulting in series of landslides between Lachung and Chungthang. Since the roads are vital links to army supplies, BRO gets it cleared as … Continued
‘Windy’ start to Sikkim tour
The flight was all set to land at Bagdogra airport. The weather looked fine with clear skies but the plane was swaying a lot while landing, an experience I never had before. We could literally ‘feel’ the trouble the flight … Continued
Exorbitant camera charges at Ranganathittu
During my recent visit to Ranganathittu, I was shocked at the camera charges. While the authorities in general allowed visitors to take camera for free, people with SLR cameras and lens greater than 500 mm had to pay Rs 500. This … Continued
Driving in abroad
Driving four wheelers is my passion, preferably on good highways. But driving on Indian roads is nightmare many a times. Sometimes the roads are bad and if they are good, speed brakes are constructed!! The stretches of Golden Quadrilateral are … Continued
When leaves are “too high” for Giraffe!!
21 August 2010 Its seems that this Giraffe is putting all its skill to get these leaves!! Process of growing longer!!!! Photo taken in Mysore zoo yesterday!!