I first came to know about Jibhi from a friend who was planning a vacation there. The name was new to my ears, and the description was enticing. Having never visited Himachal Pradesh-was another lure to go and explore this place. Hence the moment I set foot in the North of the country, I decided … Continue reading Exploring Jibhi- A laid back trip to the hills of Himachal
Author: Neha Pathak
Glimpses of Bhutan- Part 4- Footloose in Paro
Ta Dzong Driving from Punakha to Paro, we arrive by afternoon at Ta Dzong that houses the National Museum. The Ta Dzong was built to serve as a watch tower for Rinpung Dzong of Paro. It is different from the other dzongs and monasteries we had visited, owing to its round shape. A place of interest for history … Continue reading Glimpses of Bhutan- Part 4- Footloose in Paro
Glimpses of Bhutan-Part 3- Exploring Punakha
We began our journey from Thimphu on the serpentine roads towards Punakha. Punakha is a three hour long ride from Thimphu, but we decide to wander and indulge in some satisfying distractions before reaching our hotel. A trickle of altitude sickness is felt by some of us. But it is soon forgotten amidst beautiful surroundings … Continue reading Glimpses of Bhutan-Part 3- Exploring Punakha
Glimpses of Bhutan-Part 2- A day in Thimphu
Night had fallen by the time we reached Thimphu. The city looked impressive- structured and well planned; justifying its country capital status. The weather was pleasantly cool in the month of May. Admiring the night skyline of Thimphu from the hotel balcony, I could feel the cool breeze of the hilly summer caressing my face. … Continue reading Glimpses of Bhutan-Part 2- A day in Thimphu
Glimpses of Bhutan- Part 1
“And the last puff of the day-wind brought from the unseen villages the scent of damp wood-smoke, hot cakes, dripping undergrowth, and rotting pine-cones. That is the true smell of the Himalayas, and if once it creeps into the blood of a man, that man will at the last, forgetting all else, return to the … Continue reading Glimpses of Bhutan- Part 1
My grandmother and the kaleidoscope…
I was no good at making science projects (or any kind of school projects, in fact) so once again my Grandmother had to come to my rescue. I have spent the formative years of my life under the sanctuary of my grandmother. And my grandmother, was unlike the conventional grandmothers you get to hear about. … Continue reading My grandmother and the kaleidoscope…
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton