We flew into Leh from Delhi at around 8am, but the excitement had begun the minute we spied the mighty Himalayas from our little plane window. The mountain peaks had seemed really close, and the snow-topped ranges had seemed formidable. A friend had warned us not to underestimate the cold in Ladakh so we were … More Leh — Impressions and Experiences
The plant kingdom has always fascinated me, which is why we drove to the Indian Botanic Garden when we visited Kolkata last month. The Indian Botanic Garden also goes by the names Royal Botanic Garden and the more recent Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden. Founded in 1787 and spread across over 100 hectares … More Indian Botanic Garden, Kolkata
I’d seen Pangong Tso in the movies a few years ago, and been enchanted by it’s serene, azure waters and the lofty mountains that skirted it. The landscape had loomed larger than life on the silver screen, painted in vivid blue, shades of brown and crowned with spotless white. Striking, in its complete absence of … More Drive to Pangong Lake
My visits to Kolkata usually involve overindulgence in food. Whether it’s at home, or the homes of the many, many relatives who shower us with love – through food, or out on the streets…It’s mostly about food. All the time, and everywhere. (No complaints, though!) This time, I ventured out into the streets and bylanes … More Kolkata – Street Photography
If you’re anything like me, then you absolutely and completely love flowers, and would search down any place that had them. So if you ever find yourself in Kolkata, you should definitely head to the wholesale flower market under the iconic Howrah Bridge one morning, and simply feast your eyes on the myriad hues and … More Flower Bazaar in Kolkata
When I’d told my friends I was going to Ladakh on holiday, they’d responded with euphoric wows and oohs that were tinged with a tiny hint of envy. I didn’t see what the fuss was all about until I stepped out of the plane at Leh, and into the dramatic surroundings of this breathtaking cold desert. Before … More On Top of the World at Ladakh
Calcutta loves its maach and its mishti. And more. There’s a certain Chinese quarter in the city that serves authentic Chinese food in the early hours of the morning. By early, I do mean 5am to 7am early. So I’m guessing, if you want the Chinese breakfast experience in its entirety, you must eat at … More Chinese Breakfast at Tiretti Bazaar, Calcutta
Ramble On 