by Dipali Bhasin | Mar 27, 2020 | Travel
As I write this post the world is in a quandary on how to cope with a virus that has shaken every industry on our planet from its roots. We sit cocooned in our homes, twiddling our thumbs, worrying on what tomorrow has in store for us. To pick up a topic that revolves...
by Dipali Bhasin | Jul 26, 2019 | Travel
Whether it is the rustic charm, the simplicity of the people or the palpable spirituality there is something magical about Lalitpur or Patan. After Kathmandu and Pokhara, it stands as the third-largest city in the Kathmandu valley. Known for its rich artistic...
by Dipali Bhasin | Jun 10, 2019 | Travel
Mesmerised by the Mehrangarh Fort, Rudyard Kipling in 1899 wrote : “A palace that might have been built by titans and coloured by the morning sun.” The Mehrangarh Fort is truly an epitome of grandeur and resplendence. Rao Jodha, of Rathore dynasty, started the...
by Dipali Bhasin | May 18, 2019 | General, Travel
Rishikesh is the land of “rishis”, yoga ashrams, quiet and casual cafes and thrilling adventure sports. It has been an epicenter for spiritual seekers. Dotted with ashrams and excelling in varied forms of yoga and meditation classes it is often...
by Dipali Bhasin | Mar 26, 2019 | Travel
“Is this the end of the earth?” Gliding swiftly over its currents, two oceans – The Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean – gnarled and gushed impatiently from different directions, finding their peace when they merged happily at the Cape Point....
by Dipali Bhasin | Feb 27, 2019 | Dilli Ki Dibbi, Travel
Through the years my car zoomed by Mehrauli on a number of occasions and I used to see the red and buff sandstone minaret stand tall in all its glory. To me, Qutub Minar was just a minaret. No big deal. The fact that it is the tallest minaret in India didn’t...
