Manu Maharani Resort near Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India - Travelure ©

Manu Maharani – The Curation Maestro

...for some unique experiences, try Manu Maharani. Their go-getter and attentive staff brigade will not let you down! - Manu Maharani - The Curation Maestro - Travelure ©
Here, Chinese lion statues rub shoulders with the Thai spirit houses. - Songkhla and Phatthalung - A Cross-Cultural Experience - Travelure ©

Songkhla & Phatthalung – A Cross-Cultural Experience

Here, Chinese lion statues rub shoulders with the Thai spirit houses. - Songkhla and Phatthalung - A Cross-Cultural Experience - Travelure ©
The resort provided habitation to 100 different species of birds - Aahana Resort - Your Chill Pill in Corbett - Travelure ©

Aahana Resort – Your Chill Pill in Corbett

The resort provided habitation to 100 different species of birds - Aahana Resort - Your Chill Pill in Corbett - Travelure ©
Inside, the marble and gold altar, alabaster pulpit, ornate arches, and attractive stained glass windows impart flair to this gorgeous example of architecture. - All Saints Cathedral - The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad - Travelure ©

All Saints Cathedral – The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad

Inside, the marble and gold altar, alabaster pulpit, ornate arches, and attractive stained glass windows impart flair to this gorgeous example of architecture. - All Saints Cathedral - The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad - Travelure ©
Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple – A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru

Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©
Just in front of the town hall, a round stone ball lies in the centre of a fountain. This 230-cm ball represents the sun. - Opava - A Czech Town with its own Solar System - Travelure ©

Opava – A Czech Town with its own Solar System

Just in front of the town hall, a round stone ball lies in the centre of a fountain. This 230-cm ball represents the sun. - Opava - A Czech Town with its own Solar System - Travelure ©
The shore offers places where you look at one of the most romantic castles and see its reflection in the water. - Radun Chateau - A Not-So-Royal Residence - Travelure ©

Radun Chateau – A Not-So-Royal Residence

The shore offers places where you look at one of the most romantic castles and see its reflection in the water. - Radun Chateau - A Not-So-Royal Residence - Travelure ©
The chateau sits at the confluence of two rivers - Elbe (Labe) and the Vltava. A road between the chateau and the church leads you there. - Melnik Chateau - A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery? - Travelure ©

Melnik Chateau – A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery?

The chateau sits at the confluence of two rivers - Elbe (Labe) and the Vltava. A road between the chateau and the church leads you there. - Melnik Chateau - A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery? - Travelure ©
The highest level is the Big Tower, 60-metre tall, with its central area housing the Chapel of the Holy Cross. - Karlstejn Castle - Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London - Travelure ©

Karlstejn Castle – Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London

The highest level is the Big Tower, 60-metre tall, with its central area housing the Chapel of the Holy Cross. - Karlstejn Castle - Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London - Travelure ©
In fact, that is but a small part of a 545-rendition-collection depicting various 17th-century wars. This is the largest personal collection of engravings anywhere in the world! - Cesky Sternberk - Family Seat for 21 Generations - Travelure ©

Cesky Sternberk – Family Seat for 21 Generations

In fact, that is but a small part of a 545-rendition-collection depicting various 17th-century wars. This is the largest personal collection of engravings anywhere in the world! - Cesky Sternberk - Family Seat for 21 Generations - Travelure ©
The Gothic structure is obvious all around - in its corridors, rooms, and even the arches joining the sections of the castle. - Krivoklat Castle - A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison - Travelure ©

Krivoklat Castle – A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison

The Gothic structure is obvious all around - in its corridors, rooms, and even the arches joining the sections of the castle. - Krivoklat Castle - A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison - Travelure ©
The belief is whoever you climb the tower with; you marry that person. - Galata Tower, Istanbul - Rising from the Ruins - Travelure ©

Galata Tower, Istanbul – Rising from the Ruins

The belief is whoever you climb the tower with; you marry that person. - Galata Tower, Istanbul - Rising from the Ruins - Travelure ©
While the day activities revolved around competitive adrenaline pumping sports, the tribal song and dance performances brought alive the evenings. - Adventure @ Mechuka - Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft. - Travelure ©

Adventure @ Mechuka – Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft.

While the day activities revolved around competitive adrenaline-pumping sports, the tribal song and dance performances brought alive the evenings. - Adventure @ Mechuka - Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft. - Travelure ©
Chateau de Labourdonnais as viewed from its sprawling gardens - Travelure ©

Mauritius – See? No Sea! Part-2

Once inside, my entire world went topsy-turvy. The room inside seemed to defy gravity. Here, I went crawling on the ceiling and did a few unusual headstands. Or so it seemed! - Mauritius - See? No Sea! Part-2 - Travelure ©
I was all set for the utter predictability of an Island holiday - lazing around on the beach, sipping a fruity cocktail, indulging in some seafood fine-dining, beer by the poolside... - Mauritius - See? No Sea! Part-1 - Travelure ©

Mauritius – See? No Sea! Part-1

I was all set for the utter predictability of an Island holiday - lazing around on the beach, sipping a fruity cocktail, indulging in some seafood fine-dining, beer by the poolside... - Mauritius - See? No Sea! Part-1 - Travelure ©
Its steep sloping roofs, the turret-like chimneys, dimensional alcoves, symmetrical arches, rectangular windows, and circular ventilators provide a pleasing look to an otherwise routine facade. - Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France - Travelure ©

Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France

Its steep sloping roofs, the turret-like chimneys, dimensional alcoves, symmetrical arches, rectangular windows, and circular ventilators provide a pleasing look to an otherwise routine facade. - Palace and Park of Fontainebleau, France - Travelure ©
If you tilt the camera up or down, a vertical distortion occurs. And, if you tilt the camera to the left or right, the shot will have a horizontal distortion. - Capturing Architecture without Distortion Part-2 - Travelure ©

Capturing Architecture without Distortion Part-2

If you tilt the camera up or down, a vertical distortion occurs. And, if you tilt the camera to the left or right, the shot will have a horizontal distortion. - Capturing Architecture without Distortion Part-2 - Travelure ©
The challenge was to shoot the subject against the light and still exposing it well enough to capture the aesthetics of the setup. - Shooting dark interiors against bright ambient light - Tea service, Radun Chateau - Travelure ©

Shooting dark interiors against bright ambient light – Tea service, Radun Chateau

The challenge was to shoot the subject against the light and still exposing it well enough to capture the aesthetics of the setup. - Shooting dark interiors against bright ambient light - Tea service, Radun Chateau - Travelure ©
Dalt Vila, the proudly perched sea fortress - Travelure ©

Unmasking Ibiza – Dalt Vila and More

Ibiza was the first line of defence for mainland Spain against the seafarers! The original Acropolis had low and narrow walls. Suited for the mediaeval warfare of spears and swords. - Unmasking Ibiza - Dalt Vila and More - Travelure ©
Archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe - the oldest temple in the world - Travelure ©

Gobekli Tepe Turkey – World’s oldest temple?

Göbekli Tepe is the most ancient site of humans practising religion. Schmidt called it the first human-built holy place. The religion originated here. - Göbekli Tepe Turkey - World’s oldest temple? - Travelure ©
My breakfast fare in Orkida - Travelure ©

Gaziantep Turkey – A UNESCO Gastronomy Creative City

In one room, over a dozen traditional chefs were at work. They were creating sheets of white flour, thinner than muslin. The room had a haze of flour. The rolling pins were a yard and a half long. These sheets were being sheared off the pins in delicate layers. And all this, happening on a table over 25 feet long! - Gaziantep Turkey - A UNESCO Gastronomy Creative City - Travelure ©
Aerial view of the World Peace Pagoda at Pokhara

Pokhara – The Jewel of Nepal

Yet, not all places in the Himalayas offer it all. But Pokhara? Well, it presents it all. Wrapped as a neat bundle. Complete with icing. And cherry topping. So, calling it our planet's landmark will not be wrong. - Pokhara - The Jewel of Nepal - Travelure ©
Chariot Wheel at Sun Temple Konark

Sun Temple Konark Odisha India

The first structure that greeted me had hidden all that lay beyond. Two gigantic lions with exquisite carving flanked a wide stone stairway. As I climbed, I found what must have been a large hallway with massive pillars. This must be the performance area, I thought to myself... Sun Temple Konark Odisha India - Travelure ©
Multitude at Kumbh for a holy dip - shot from helicopter - Kumbh Mela India - World's Largest Gathering - Travelure ©

Kumbh Mela India – World’s Largest Gathering

Kumbh conjures up an image of an ocean of humanity. Rightly so as an estimated 150 million people will visit Prayag for 2019 Ardh Kumbh. That is, one in every nine Indians. - Our Planet's Landmarks Series #17

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