Hot off the sulphur springs
Sukiyaki at Chopsticks located bang on the Mall, watching honeymooning couples en route to Rohtang lovingly feeding each other Maggi noodles, almost getting trampled to death by ponies at Solang valley… I was spending a quiet week in Manali and getting bored. The time was just right for a bit of a spiritual-sulphurous fix, especially [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Manikaran – near Manali
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Chandni Chowk
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Moonlight Zone
or His Highness’ Highway
Ayesha Banerjee
The aroma of parathas, jalebis and samosa, the sparkle of zardozi, crystals, Banarasis, gold jewellery, silverware… And the dark memories of other days. Putul Banerjee explores Chandni Chowk and opens her heart to whispers from another era
It still brings a little bit of colour rushing to the cheek… the thought [...]
Oh Deer!!! Corbett Park Calling
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OH DEER!
The Lord of the Jungle made his majestic presence felt everywhere – in a pugmark, a viciously scratched tree trunk – but disdainfully avoided any contact with us. Strangely enough, we weren’t disappointed
By Ayesha Banerjee
When the jungle issues an invitation there are very few souls who can resist the call. So even though you [...]
Arty in Italy
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ART ATTACK
Italy means a no- holdsbarred attack on the senses of the unsuspecting traveller
By Ayesha Banerjee
Italy can have you hooked for life. There is something about the very air of the place – pleasures intensified by the aroma of cappuccino, one guesses. Compare it to any other country and you will be ready to swear [...]
