It was the first week of October 2024. Eight of us—a girls' gang—decided to go ahead on a trip to Arunachal Pradesh and, on the way back, visit Kaziranga. Rain was predicted, but that didn't deter us. The Rhino was calling. There are only 1500 one-horned Rhinos in the world, and they are at Kaziranga. … Continue reading Wildlife Wonder: One-Horned Rhinos in Kaziranga
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Bhutan calling…
Bhutan is the land where Gross National Happiness matters more than GDP. Located in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, this neighbour of ours beckoned us to visit. Six ladies joined together and set out on an adventure. March 2nd was the D-day. Three ladies from Mumbai and 3 from Bengaluru made up the team. … Continue reading Bhutan calling…
Fatehpur Sikri: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fatehpur Sikri was made into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. The name Fatehpur also stands for the City of Victory. After occupying Agra in 1803, the East India Company established an administrative centre here and it remained so until 1850. In 1815, the Marquess of Hastings ordered the repair of monuments at Sikri. … Continue reading Fatehpur Sikri: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Cradle of Architecture: Innovations from the 6th to 11th Century
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqwJe1E7tYs&t=94s This place is called the cradle of architecture - 6th Century to 11th Century. It leaves one proud of the innovations and collation of ideas that these people could practice centuries ago!