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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.

The symbolism of how a kingdom shows its domination hasn't changed over the millennia. Ancient Egypt demonstrated their domination by building pyramids; the Qin Dynasty in China did so by building the Great Wall; and the Pallava kings from South India, by building Shore Temple. - Shore Temple Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu

Badal Mahal, a gate leading to nowhere built by the Malwa kings; Kati Ghati Gateway, built to welcome the Sultan of Malwa Ghiyasuddin Khilji, with no door or even no spot for hinges to hold a door. These facts had me rolling my eyes again! - Chanderi - A Town of Dichotomies - Travelure ©

While Omkareshwar is a pilgrimage for devotees, much of the architecture and ruins contribute to its being a heritage gem for heritage hunters. - Omkareshwar - A Pilgrimage Through Time - Travelure ©

With Delhi NCR's air getting more noxious by the minute, people prefer heading out for the long weekends. This poses a dilemma of choosing a destination. With Mussoories, Shimlas and McLeodgunjes crawling with Delhiites a la Chandni Chowk, the choices surely shrink. In such dire times, I am glad to have found an unexplored heritage gem during this year's World Heritage Week. All thanks to a FAM trip organised by SoulMedia! Read on and enjoy - 'Garli – Pure Air. Pure Art. Pure Heritage.' Hopefully, you'd also personally discover it soon enough!

We like our shots and feel they will look good in Black & White. But not every shot may stand out after conversion. The challenge is ascertaining which shot will look good in Black & White! And thereby choosing the right ones to convert. - Black & White vs. Colour - How to Choose - Travelure ©

Around sunset, the sky has intense light. Even more so in a desert. In a photograph, it looks washed out and too bright. As a result, we lose these magnificent colours. The challenge? Get them right in the shot. - Capturing the sunset colours and silhouettes - Camels at Pushkar - Travelure ©

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 ©

Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri) was in the melt and closer to its edge, there was... Ice Needles at Tso Moriri. A Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series Post.

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

...the architectural styles here range from Dogra-Pahari, Mughal, English Baroque, Rajasthani, and more. - Mubarak Mandi - A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty - Jammu-2 - Travelure ©

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

This article has appeared in Terrascape Magazine, May 2015 issue (Title: Yoga on a Surfboard). Besides being a travelogue, it also provides useful tips...

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.

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.

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!

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

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 ©

Join me on this photo tour and check out some of the iconic architectural structures of this archeological park that have survived the ravages of time from as early as the 8th century CE. - Champaner-Pavagarh Archeological Park Gujarat India

The history of this settlement straddles over three thousand years. First known references to the city are from earlier than 1350 BCE. - A Prehistoric Settlement Called Jammu - Part 1 - Travelure ©

The Victorian Neo-gothic style, and the adapted Art déco idiom acted as a foil to each other, not letting any style overpower the other. - Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai - Travelure ©

48,000 people once lived within these walls. Shah Jahan built Lal Qila as a city unto itself — palaces, mosques, markets, and a stream of paradise running through it all.

Once you see the animal, decide what you wish to highlight, wait for the... Travel Photography - Wildlife. A Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series Post.

In the Portuguese era, the residents here had to paint the houses every year after monsoons. This tradition continues giving the area a vivid Portuguese palette! - Hunt for Heritage in Goa - Part 2 - Travelure ©