**The anticipation for the journey to the dreamland** Gulzar announced, "That's it; the bus won't move anymore." Our journey was abruptly interrupted when the bus, after a slow drive, suddenly came to a halt. All the vehicles ahead were in chaos and queued up at a standstill. 'Breathtaking!!!' Peering through the bus window, I was terrified... Continue Reading →
Part 4 – Spiti Valley – Spiritual serenity meets mesmerising mountain experience
Iconic Key Monastery: We were supposed to stay in Chicham for two nights. However, the hotel's inconvenient location forced us to leave after a night's stay and to reshuffle our itinerary. 'We have to go to the next destination for the overnight stay. Arpit, can we stay in Losar or Chandrataal?' I was determined to... Continue Reading →
Exploring Sri Lanka: A journey through nature and history – Negombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa Ruins and Sigiriya Rock Fort
Sydney to Negombo Visiting beautiful Sri Lanka, the "Land of Ravana," the mythological demon in the Ramayana who abducted Sita, was always on my wish list. Following the legend, I was keen to see the place where Sita was kept captivated. This country's lush green valley, tea plantations, waterfalls, and little hills mesmerised me, and... Continue Reading →
