Category Archives: Domestic travel

Kokkarebellur Bird Habitat, Mandya district

Feb 5th, 2025 A sense of déjà vu comes over me as I gaze at the huge trees studded with flocks of magnificent Painted storks. I am excited to be able to witness yet again, a phenomenon of human and … Continue reading

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Hadinaru Lake, Mysuru District

Feb 5th, 2025 In search of ‘Ansers’! When exotic visitors fly in all the way across 4500 km from Mongolia, then driving down 180 km from Bangalore is the least I can do to meet them and imprint them on … Continue reading

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Soul Nest at Pyramid Valley International

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025 You have probably heard of Rooms with a view but have you ever experienced a Room with a Wow? Four giant swings dangle imposingly from the ceiling. A spectacular sight indeed, heralding my entry into … Continue reading

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Pyramid Valley International

Jan 24th – 26th, 2025   The gigantic pyramid towers over the surroundings. Ensconced amidst lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, it stands silent and tall, providing a haven to all those who seek to meditate within its divine precincts. All … Continue reading

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The Open Field – Ranchi, Jharkhand

There is an intense tingling in my being. My tongue has gone numb and I feel a sudden rush of saliva. My heart beats faster and I am nervous about what is going to happen next!!! No, I am not … Continue reading

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Samvaad, The Tribal Conclave – 2024 Edition

Samvaad – What can I say about this event that I have not already said earlier! My story on Samvaad 2023 covered every bit of the excitement and thrill that I experienced when I had the absolute pleasure of witnessing … Continue reading

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Trishvam Tapovana – Sakleshpura

The serene countenance of the Buddha greets me as I enter the large gates of the property. Seeming to exude a peace that diffuses through the surroundings, this certainly is an apt figure to represent the equally tranquil and placid … Continue reading

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Kshemavana – Naturopathy Treatment Center

The gigantic tortoise looms large as you approach. Gently beckoning me towards its protective canopy, it seems to reinforce the mantra that slow and steady is the way to go to win the prize of good health. Cliched though that … Continue reading

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Cicada – Luxury Villa Stay

It is a wintry December night and the crackling fireplace takes center stage, casting a glow that spreads across the room and flickers off its glass walls. The golden fingers of fire beckon me enticingly, drawing me like a moth … Continue reading

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Samvaad, The Tribal Conclave – 2023 Edition

The sprawling ground is abuzz with excitement. The circular Gopal maidan is a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, lights and energy, pulsating right in the heart of the city. Salutations of ‘Johar’ ring through the air, as the word that means … Continue reading

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