Ekla Chalo Re By Rabindranath Tagore
Ekla Chalo re is an iconic Rabindranath Tagore Song that was used frequently during India's independence movement. It tells you walk alone when no one responds to your call. Ekla Chalo Re inspired a whole generation and continues to inspire. Best rendition is the local Baul singers, I met one of them at Shanti Niketan. Ekla Chalo Re has been set to music by Tagore himself.
Chardham On Solophok Hill, Namchi Sikkim
Chardham on top of Solophok hill at Namchi in Sikkim replicates the key Pilgrimage places of India at one place. It includes Chardhams like Rameshwaram, Somnath, Puri & Badrinath in four corners of India and the 12 Jyotirlingas spread across the India. The pinnacle of Siddheshwara dham is the towering statue of Lord Shiva.
Sangla Valley Villages Nurtured By Baspa River
Sangla Valley or the Baspa Valley on the banks of Baspa River has many small pristine villages like Sangla & Basteri. Each village is centered around a temple which is usually in stone and wood with exquisite wood carvings.
The Deltin Daman – A Luxury Resort At Daman
The Deltin at Daman is a luxury resort with spacious rooms, lobby and a large swimming pool. You will remember its restaurants for their funky design, specially the waves on the roof and a cave like setting. A popular destination for people from Mumbai and Gujarat and an emerging wedding destination.
Best Vegetarian Goa Restaurants – You Must Check
Good food guide for vegetarians in Goa ! This is a selective list of Best Vegetarian Restaurants at Goa that serves decent vegetarian food spread. This post covers restaurants in North Goa and features Bengali, French, Thai, Pan Asian, and Fusion cuisines.
Stay At The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh
Review of The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh - one of the only hotels open around the year in Leh, Ladakh and a rare hotel that provides central heating. Ask them for the special Ladakhi experiences like learning the Bodhi script, local food and local costumes.
Silvassa – Garden City Capital Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Silvassa – the capital of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is how I remember it from my primary school geography books. I knew roughly where...
India’s cleanest Chambal River – Ecosystem & Ravines
Chambal River, best known for Chambal ghati - the famous home of bandits, is today the cleanest river in India with a flourishing river ecosystem where you can meet Ghariyals or Crocodiles, fresh water turtles and many species of birds. A boat ride on Chambal River at sunset time is worth exploring.
Naggar – Explore Art, History, Nature Of Kullu Manali
Naggar, located between Kullu and Manali is the ancient seat of Kullu Rajas and chosen home of Russian Artist Nicholas Roerich. Perfect place to see the nature of Beas Valley and admire the stone and wood architecture of its temple and Naggar Castle.
Haldighati – Where History Of Maharana Pratap Lives
Haldighati is the famous battlefield where epic battle between Maharana Pratap and Mughals was fought, and where Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak died while saving his life. A memorial to both Maharana Pratap and Chetak stands here amidst the yellow hills and the rose plantation known as Chaitri Gulab. Haldighati is fast emerging as a tourist destination of Rajasthan, a short trip from Udaipur.
