It was a beautiful sunny day in February at Fagu in Himachal Pradesh. Chhavi and I had a leisurely breakfast at the Himalayan Shire lawns. All I wanted after that was to sit down and doze off in the sun. These days I perpetually feel tired and that day was no exception. But Rishabh, who…
The Many Moods of Mt. Fishtail: Witnessing Beauty at Pokhara
Chhavi and I went to Pokhara on a tennis trip. She was playing in two ITF qualifying tournaments at Pokhara Nepal. So we stayed for about 10 days. Tennis trips are different than vacations. We see the tournament venue more than anything else. She spends some time on court almost everyday and then is the…
The Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity
Chhavi and I traveled to The Himalayan Shire near Fagu at the beginning of February for short non-tennis Holiday! And how we cherish that time spent in the beautiful surroundings of the Himalayan Shire in Himachal Pradesh. It is quite close to Shimla, Kufri and Fagu. The Journey to the Himalayan Shire The Himalayan Shire…
Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Kathmandu Flight for Best Views
I recently visited Nepal as my daughter, Chhavi, was playing an ITF juniors tennis tournament there. It was a breath of fresh air for me, to be able to combine her tennis with my travels! This was my 4th trip to Nepal and surprisingly I never gave much thought to the views of the Himalayas…
Stunning Views of Hanoi from the Top of Hanoi Restaurant
I am a big fan of clicking sunsets and city lights. Getting up to a high point does wonders for capturing them. Sometimes, I gain this height by painfully walking up a hill. But it is luxury when you can take a elevator to click the panoramic views of a city. I got that luxury…
The Girl with Two Birthdays or My Thoughts on Adoption
We adopted our daughter, Chhavi in October 2009. The initial part of the tale has already been documented. You can read it here. My husband Seshadri and I always wanted to adopt, and both of us wanted a girl. If you ask me the reason, we don’t know why. So, we went ahead and simply…
Photographing Budapest from a Tourist’s Perspective
I loved photographing Budapest. I did some research before going which talked about the best vantage points in the city. Initially they were just names to me but I recognized them when I stood there. I was also lucky that I was staying for 7 nights, so I could go back to a few places…
How to Reach VFS Global Using Delhi Metro
We all feel happier as travel has resumed post the COVID19 pandemic. So, if you are traveling abroad from India you might be looking to apply for a visa. A lot of countries use VFS global as their partner for visa application. Reaching VFS Global using the Delhi Metro is easy. VFS Global is located…
The Tranquil Morning Walk at the Ramakrishna Beach, Vizag
I recently stayed at the Novotel Vizag and I could see the Ramakrishna Beach, also known as RK Beach was right across the road from the hotel. The view of the Beach Road from the Novotel Rooftop was incredible too. If you wish to rather watch a video than read the post, please scroll to…
Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Leh Flight for Best Views
Delhi Leh flight is known for its jaw dropping scenic views of the Ladakh Range of mountains if you choose the correct window seat. And the correct side to choose is the A side while going to Leh and the F side while coming back to Delhi. There I told you. But you can continue…