We were at the visitor center at Lassen National Park poring over the map. For a nature lover there are many interesting things to do here. I knew what I must to do the minute i saw the picture of the Cinder Cone Trail. Lassen has no dearth of volcanic domes – …
Travel
“All those who wander are not lost ” – J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien is one of my favorite authors of all time. His imagination has taken many through wonderful journeys along lands that defy time and space. Humans have always stood in awe of nature, fearing her wrath, partaking in her bounty and always searching for the hidden gems she has to offer. The more you wander off, the more paths open for you !!
A few rocks to climb , big and small Fellow wandering souls, to meet and greet Swap a few tales, old and new Smell the mountain air, feel the salt in your hair All that happens here, while someone pipes in from behind “Are we there yet !!” Now that is a family road trip …
Jaisalmer is the state of Rajasthan, India. This city is in the middle of the Thar desert and still retains a lot of the old world charm. Yes there are signs of modern times , but there is also a sense of time standing still. The arid climate of Thar is not very kind towards …
Want to go for an old fashioned train ride ? Try the Nilgiri Mountain Railway ride between Coonnoor and Udagamandalam (Ooty). Here is an old fashioned steam engine, chugging up and down the steepest grades in Asia. It may look like an adult sized charming version of toy trains, but don’t let its …
We walked into a gaping hole in the mountain trying not to think about the pillars holding up the weight on top of us . This is Badami – located around 500 Km north of Bangalore , India’s tech Hub.
The western coast of India has a lot of beautiful beaches. Here you find soft fine sand, clear warm waters and plenty of sea food, provided you like the spicy kind ! Most of the beaches are close to fishing villages, where for generations the people has depended on the ocean to make …