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Pictorial Tour. Orchha. Bundelkhand. Madhya Pradesh. Offbeat Destination. Bundela Architecture. Orchha-Chance-Discovery - Travelure

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Udayamati. Solanki Dynasty. 11th Century. 1500 sculptures. Lord Vishnu. Inverted temple. Stepwell. UNESCO. Carved in stone, Rani-ki-Vav, Patan

In 2012-13, Commander Abhilash Tomy went around the globe in a sailboat, solo and non-stop. He undertook that voyage in INSV Mhadei – a 17-mt sloop. It took him 151 days to battle the seas, cold fronts, cyclones, and more from the spectrum of nature's fury to complete that feat.

While we waited with a collective baited breath, he announced that we had created not one, but two records - the first-ever bloggers meet in Khardung La, as well as the Highest Blogger meet at an altitude of 17,562 ft.

With Onam around the corner, I am sharing this article - Discovering Kochi During Onam - that was carried in December 2013 issue of Smart Photography. While the article is about my discovery of Kochi during the Onam festivities of 2013, the action stays relevant even today.

Google says 48 minutes. Locals say 40. Budget 2.5 hours and sturdy shoes. The complete guide to Bijli Mahadev Trek and why every step is worth it.

Rambagh Palace by Taj, Jaipur - a hunting lodge turned royal palace turned ultra-luxe 5-Star resort treats its guests like royalty. Find out how!

Its architecture seems to blend the US Capitol Building and the Taj Mahal, and the waterbodies in the gardens offer photogenic... Victoria Memorial Kolkata

...the first, and currently the only, Indian to have circumnavigated the globe solo and non-stop, in a sailboat. The magnitude of his achievement? While almost 6,000 people have climbed Mt. Everest, only 79 people have solo-circumnavigated the globe in a sailboat, non-stop...

While I have shared the various tales and described the festivities for you, the most interesting story regarding the origin of Kullu Dussehra I heard was from a visitor. Of course, there is no truth in it. According to him, after Lord Rama killed Ravana, all the gods came over to congratulate him and then proceeded to have a party! Whatever be the true reason for the celebration, it certainly is one of the most colourful events I have witnessed till now. Kullu Dussehra - Gods' Own Get-Together

Taj Mahal. Seven Wonders of the World. UNESCO Heritage Site. A Teardrop on the Cheek of Time. Rabindranath Tagore. First-Glimpse-Taj-Mahal-Agra - Travelure

These images are not about moments, but about the epicness of a majestic region. While going through these, it is likely you may feel the gentle rustling of the prayer flags, the violent gushing of glacial rivers, the evocative notes of quaint local instruments, the faith and belief of the humble people of Ladakh, and its stark, rugged terrain. You may even feel the devotion and meditation of monks, see the browns, blues, greens, and reds of this colourful desert and hear the folklore of this region.

Kashmir Trip. Photo Essay. Scenic Places. Snowy Peaks. Manicured Gardens. Verdant Meadows. Lovely Lakes. - Family-Fun-Togetherness-Kashmir - Travelure

Some unusual UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Natural, Architectural, Prehistoric, etc. Photo essay World Heritage Sites: Heritage Unplugged. Read more.

There is more to Agra than just Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Read on to find out! - Agra and its surroundings - The unknown and the unusual

Travel Photographer Captures Rural Olympics in a small village of Punjab, India - Kila Raipur and this is a first person account of the experience....

...The city seems strewn with architectural heritage. Most of these monuments are surprisingly well preserved. I was told the locals take pride in taking care of these monuments...

Modhera Sun Temple. Modhera, Gujarat, India. Built 1027 CE. King Bhimdev I. Solanki dynasty. Dedicated to Surya - the Sun God. sun-temple-modhera-gujarat

...entered the room, its ambience and aesthetics struck me as both - elegantly ethnic and comfortably modern... Spot of Rajasthan en route Hills of Himachal - Travelure ©

This article appeared in an NRI-focussed magazine – NRI Achievers. A determined-looking, dashing Sunny Deol is riding a galloping steed. In a distant lush green...

This article (Kashmir - Spring Swing) appeared some time back in 'Smart Photography' - India's leading Photography Magazine. This was my third visit to Kashmir....

Cellular Jail. Port Blair. Andamans. India. National Monument. Freedom Struggle. Freedom Fighters. silent-yet-eloquent-cellular-jail-port-blair

The commentator announced the commencement of the biggest event - Show Riding. The stadium burst into a huge roar and an adrenaline rush engulfed the throng. The crowd in the ground peeled its collective eye in anticipation and the atmosphere went electric with the thunderous sounds from the hooves of hordes of galloping horses. Suddenly, all hell broke loose. - Hola Mohalla - Watch Out for your Camera - Travelure ©