“Allahu Akbar” the chant reverberated inside the tomb Taj Mahal is a synonym for Agra. So if you are visiting Agra it means you are visiting Taj Mahal. If you visiting Agra for the second time it means you are … Continue reading Allahu Akbar | Sikandra, Agra, India
The Buddha in tree roots at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, which has attained a celebrity status, is one of the most photographed spot in Thailand. Hindus believe God is present in each and every object; even in the tiniest particle. … Continue reading Iconic Buddha head in a tree | Ayutthaya, Thailand
National Mosque of Malaysia aka Masjid Negara, situated amidst 13 acres of greenery, in Kuala Lumpur commemorate Malaysia’s independence from Britain. This mosque, which can accommodate around 15,000 worshipers, has got a distinctive architecture – the main roof, green in … Continue reading Masjid Negara – National Mosque of Malaysia
After a short walk through the nearly empty streets of Aizawl in the early morning I decided to catch a cab to the nearby Reiek town. According to the official website of Mizoram tourism a model tribal village has been … Continue reading Trek to Reiek Peak | Mizoram, Northeast India
“The tea becomes sweeter as we go higher” was the tagline of a famous tea brand’s ad starring Mohanlal. But Lalletta, Taglang La (5,328 meters above sea level) is undoubtedly not a place to enjoy our tea. Tea and sugar … Continue reading Tea seller at Taglang La | Manali-Leh bus journey, August 2013
India is the land of gods. The Sun, everything under the sun and beyond are worshiped here. But when I first read about Jodhpur’s Bullet Baba temple in Lonely Planet’s India guide, I just couldn’t believe it. Bullet Baba temple … Continue reading Bullet Baba Temple, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
