The first time I visited Malaysia I stayed only at Kuala Lumpur and I always got vegetarian food. My colleagues took a pity on me that I won’t try their fish delicacies but I was content. At the conference that I was attending I would have to tell the server that I needed vegetarian food…
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Lakshman Sagar, Pali, Rajasthan- The Journey and the First Impressions
When I heard from Lakshman Sagar about a possible invitation to their property I was quite excited as I liked what I saw on their website. We settled for 9th to 12th November as the dates for the visit. I now had to find train tickets to Ajmer just before the Diwali week. I got…
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
On the last day of my trip to Malaysia there were three of us who were sharing the taxi to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) airport. I was heading to Delhi and the other two were heading to Mumbai. My flight was at 6.30 pm Malaysia time and the Mumbai flight was even later….
Arabian Bay Resort, Bukit Gambang Resort City, Malaysia
When we reached Bukit Gambang Water Park the first thing that was waiting for us was high tea, true to the Malaysian sense of hospitality! Food and Malaysia go hand in hand. It was one day when I needed it. I was really tired. Some food tucked inside me, I was willing to walk through…
The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, Redang, Malaysia
Have you ever wondered a month or so after a trip that your memories slightly alter? I usually rewind my trips through my pictures. But after a month or so some memories fade out. And at other times I wonder why I did not talk about certain other events in the first place! I stayed…
Sun Plays Peak-a-boo Behind the Clouds, Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan
I visited Lakshman Sagar in Pali, Rajasthan recently. The place used to be a hunting lodge and it has now been converted into a hotel. They have 12 rooms in a vast open space! There are two restaurants which earlier used to be the janana (room for ladies) and mardana (room for men). However what…
Klias Peninsula Wetlands River Cruise: An Amazing Wildlife Experience
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Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan
The auto driver left me in a narrow street in Ajmer and said I could walk straight to the Ajmer Sharif shrine ahead. When I looked at the crowd my resolve wavered but I somehow proceeded to the entrance. I came to the dargah from the Ajmer Railway Station. The auto driver at the station wanted 200…
Diwali Greetings
Wish you all a very happy and safe Diwali in 2012 and always.
Lakshman Sagar, Pali, Rajasthan
I had a most amazing stay at Lakshman Sagar Resort in Pali district of Rajasthan. Just got back today. The story will follow. But let us celebrate Diwali first. And I am actually falling asleep on the keyboard now. So see you tomorrow folks after a good night’s sleep. But I have stories to tell,…