Category Archives: Holidays

Hadinaru Lake, Mysuru District

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Currylines

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

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

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

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Currylines

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

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Currylines

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

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Currylines

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

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Currylines

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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Cicada – Luxury Villa Stay

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Currylines

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

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Currylines

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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Kabini Jungle Safari at Nagarahole National Park

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Currylines

Tiger Tiger burning bright  In the sunny afternoon light (with due apologies to William Blake, with whose poem I am messing 😉) She glided out into the glade, from deep within the dense woods. I had come for her but … Continue reading →

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RathnaPrabha Farm

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Currylines

The lone tree stands sentinel, its barren arms dramatically reaching out to the sky, as if frantically beseeching its avian guests to adorn its starkness. And as if unable to refuse the compelling plea, birds of several species obligingly descend … Continue reading →

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