Travel
The Painted Palace of Arki
Dr G Archer, Dr MS Randhawa, Karl Khandalavala and Dr BN Goswany have done a great service to the Pahari paintings by tracing the family of historians and different styles...
A Journey to Rajasthan
As the customary tourist hangouts of Jaipur like Amer Fort, Albert Hall, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar were already explored by us previously, we settled to give...
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
You can marvel at some of flowery blossoms at the Japanese Gardens which come alive with an exhilarating display of lights and sounds at night. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Senso-ji...
An Etheral Journey into the Mountains
Pangana, our destination for 2nd day of the trip is situated in Mandi district. The distance of 102 km from Shimla panned across 4 hours due to difficult, uphill roads....
A Monsoon Venture to Mandi
Mandi, a major district of the state of Himachal, was founded as long back as 1527 AD by Raja Ajbar Sen making it one of the oldest districts of the...
Chitkul: A Place Where Time Seems to Have Come to a Halt
In Chitkul, one wakes up to the crystal clear blue skies and birds chirping. A perfect evening can be spent by drinking a hot cup of chai or coffee and...
Enjoy Golf in Naldehra- One of the Oldest Golf Courses in the Country
Naldehra, which falls on the Tattapani to Shimla route via Mashobra, has been recognized all over the country and abroad because of this golf course. Tourists come here throughout the...
A Walk Through a Tiny Himalayan Village Named Shalkar
Shalkar lies deep in Hangrang (earlier known as YangThang) valley of Kinnaur and is surrounded by the mighty Himalayas. Being pretty as it is, it is also one of the...
Over-tourism in Manali: Reality or Myth?
This is a very easy question, no prize for guessing. Some sights that are common in Manali during high season - prolonged traffic snarls, choked highways, overflowing parking places and...
Uzbekistan: The Gem of Central Asia
By Sabi Ahmad Uzbekistan forms the second largest landlocked country of the silk route region between China and Russia. Known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient history, the country...
