Charger: Bandhavgarh’s Beloved Tiger

Like Marathas and Mughals, like British and French, the tigers have their own Dynasty. Bandhavgarh National Park had its own Emperor, Charger. The tiger was named so as he was famous for charging towards unsuspecting tourist vehicles and elephants. He fought a battle with the then ruling tiger, Banka, to claim his territory. Vicious and with a long mane, Charger was one of the most fearless and frightful … Continue reading Charger: Bandhavgarh’s Beloved Tiger

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 28, 2013November 13, 20193 Comments

Asia, Nepal

Riding up the Manakamana Cable Car

The Manakamana Temple is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati in Nepal. The word ‘mana’ means heart and ‘kamana’ means wish. The Temple is around 1302 mts above sea level and can be reached only by a cable car which overlooks the entire valley. It is one of the most spectacular cable car rides in the world with a … Continue reading Riding up the Manakamana Cable Car

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 26, 2013August 25, 2019Leave a comment

Asia, Nepal

Face to Face – Mt. Everest

I am 24, slim built, with low HB level. Climbing Mt. Everest is a farfetched dream. Hell, seeing it up close is also like building castles in the air! I travelled to Nepal on a family trip and there is where I learnt that one can go see Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha, as it is known there) for a few thousand bucks. They take you up … Continue reading Face to Face – Mt. Everest

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 15, 2013August 25, 20194 Comments

Experiences

Not so Dancing Stars!

I could move myself to music but was never much of a dancer. I have been wanting to take Salsa lessons but never came through. On my recent short visit to Goa, the resort where we stayed had organized a special Salsa Dance class. My husband (reluctantly) and I went to take classes. Even though I was well aware that my husband has two left … Continue reading Not so Dancing Stars!

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 11, 2013August 7, 2014Leave a comment

India, Ladakh

Leh Diaries – In and Around

I had mentioned in my earlier post about the low temperature in Leh. It was around 4 degree Celsius. The oxygen levels are so low that you are advised to stay indoors for at least a day to get acclimatized to the weather. On our first evening, our driver took us to a couple of places around the town. Unfortunately, none of them were at … Continue reading Leh Diaries – In and Around

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 8, 2013August 25, 2019Leave a comment

India, Ladakh

Leh Diaries – The Journey & Stay

We took an early morning flight from Delhi to Leh. The journey was of roughly 2 hrs. As a custom, I dozed off soon after the take off. Luckily for me, I was unable to sleep for long. I woke up to the most breath-taking views of the Himalayan mountains from an altitude of 30,000 + feet The sun had just risen over the mountains, … Continue reading Leh Diaries – The Journey & Stay

Nupur - Tugging My LuggageJuly 1, 2013August 25, 20193 Comments

India, Ladakh

Leh Diaries – The Beginning

The day of our departure saw a lot of crazy things happening. First, I reached office late. Then, there was huge pile of things I had to complete before leaving. Then, I had to drop my dog off to his creche. After all that, I just had 30 mins to eat lunch and finish the packing. For this one time, I overpacked! So much of … Continue reading Leh Diaries – The Beginning

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