On books and friends, I spend my money; For stones and bricks, I haven’t any. – Ruskin Bond It was the eve of New Years and I knew it was going to be just another day. After all, we weren’t stationed in a metropolitan city and did not have any pubs or discotheque or even…
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An Evening in Haridwar
I was unprepared the first time I visited Haridwar. Having put up in Roorkee, the place was a perfect weekend getaway. That was it. I didn’t even get my facts right and quarreled with the husband like a child, over the fact that the Hari in Haridwar suggested that the place is significant because of…
Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh
Lakshman Jhula is the most popular landmark in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is a 450-ft long suspended bridge and connects Tehri and Pauri district. Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is about 45 km from Dehradun, the state capital. When we visited Rishikesh on a beautiful winter morning in January, I didn’t know what…
Why you must do a Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
One of the best things to do in Rajasthan is to go for a Camel Safari in Jaisalmer. Enter Jaisalmer and you cannot miss the beautiful golden fort that arises amidst the sand dunes and sandstone buildings. The golden rays of the sun adorn the city furthermore. It is known as the Golden City for…