India Road Trip – Planning and Essential Packing List

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson A road trip might be easy but planning a road trip is not an easy task. So many factors count especially when the trippers are spouses.  Safety, uncertainty, road condition, hotel options, and booking, food, car cooperation, the list goes on and so is the packing list. Indian and especially Gujaratis are known to travel with plenty of luggage as … Continue reading India Road Trip – Planning and Essential Packing List

India Josh

42 Things You Can Do to Love Your Country – India

“It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.” Aristotle The entire country is shocked with Pulwama incident. Social media and Whats app are full of wraths against the perpetrators and respect for the killed soldiers. But the irony is we have left nationalism to our armed forces. They are dying for the country. This is the highest … Continue reading 42 Things You Can Do to Love Your Country – India

Amritsar – Always Once More

Amritsar a city known for its history and geography. Yes, the Jallianwala massacre by the British Govt took place here. This is a border town and shares its border with Pakistan – the famous Wagha Border. The pious Golden Temple is the crown of the city which is also famous for its large markets and of-course mouth watering Punjabi food. This was our 4th visit … Continue reading Amritsar – Always Once More

Bahubali

Bahubali, The Original

When Bahubali mania is gripping the country, it is the time to know about the original Bahubali, the historic character. The literal meaning of the word Bahubali is a person with strong arms. Bahubali was the son of the first Jain Tirthankara Adinath/Rishabhdev. He was the younger brother of Chakravartin King Bharata. According to Jains and Hindu Puranas, Bharata, another name of the country India … Continue reading Bahubali, The Original

Ladakh Hills

The Unmissable Jewel of India – Ladakh

Ladakh is not about writing, it’s about seeing and experiencing. Northeastern part of Indian state Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh has snow, desert, mountains, rivers, Northeastern part of Indian state Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh has snow, desert, mountains, rivers, lakes and even highest motorable road in the world known as Khardung La.  This is at 18300 feet above sea level. Welcome to explore Ladakh. Road work … Continue reading The Unmissable Jewel of India – Ladakh

Ganapatipule

Beautiful Konkan – The Scenic Ganapatipule

This was a beautiful road journey of about 350 km from Mumbai to Ganpatipule in Konkan region in Maharashtra.  Roads from Mahad onward towards Ganapatipule are awesome.         View from Vasishtha Point en route from Mumbai to Ganapatipule near Chiplun. See passing of Konkan railway train. Museum worth visiting @ Ganapatipule Ganapatipule Ratnagiri Coastal Road. View from Coastal Road. ‘Waterfall on Koyna Dam Road (via Chiplun) Complete fog-out. … Continue reading Beautiful Konkan – The Scenic Ganapatipule