Visit to Mayfair Himalayan Spa & Resort Kalimpong – a whiff of a fairy tale experience. Spectacular view of hills, lush green lawns, heritage hill architecture, tinkling sound of wind chimes & a pathway which is more than a hanging garden……. all this & much more embraces you with a warm & inviting feel. Yes! Mayfair Kalimpong carries you into a refreshing, breezy & cozy fantasy land. History Nestled atop the beautiful hilly town of Kalimpong, West Bengal, this place has an aura of timelessness. While the resort is now a property of Mayfair Hotels & Resorts it has a history dating back to good about 117 years. Earlier famous…
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Monastery – the Saga, the Belief , the Architecture
Monastery – the Saga, the Belief , the Architecture “Travel is more than seeing of the Sights, It is a change that goes on, deep & permanent, In the Ideas of Living” …………Anonymous So true seem these words…….the experience of exploring Sikkim has charged me with a new energy, a new spiritual air, a new inspiration & most of all a new way to IMAGINE. The colourful & unique architecture of the place has amused me as much as it’s serene natural beauty. The calmness in its air has brought forth a tranquil exploration. Sikkim boasts of an incredible history which mirrors the traditions & cultures of Tibetan & Nepalese…
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Gurudwara Nanak Lama Sahib, Chungthang- A Blissful Experience
Gurudwara Guru Nanak Lama Sahib, Chungthang Nanak naam Chadhdi kalan, Tere Bhane Sarbat da Bhala On our recent trip to North Sikkim, the most exhilarating & blissful experience was the visit to Gurudwara Nanak Lama located at Chungthang. The time spent in the Gurudwara premises is a divine experience and one can feel the peace and positivity in the air. History….. Chungthang, a small town located in the lap of beautiful lush green hills of North Sikkim is known to be blessed by the footsteps of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. It is said that Guru Sahib visited this place along with Bhai Mardana during his journey to Tibet & China,…
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Nimtho – The Nepalese Flavour
Celebrate Tradition Celebrate Food The newly opened Nimtho restaurant at MG Road, Gangtok is a celebration of tradition & authetic flavour. Nimtho means Daavat, so true it stands to its name. It definitely is a treat to oneself by soaking in an authentic north-eastern cuisine & an ambience of fresh village air. The Interior. Upon walking inside, you are welcomed by a traditional set up of a Nepali Kitchen. The kitchen displays an exact replica of traditional ‘Chulha’ & storage above cooking area as seen in Nepalese paintings & books. The traditional utensils carefully displayed greet you with a brush of village culture…
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MOD Museum, UniSA, South Australia
MOD, is a futuristic museum of Discovery at the University of South Australia, Adelaide (SA). Infact, it is ‘a place to COME, BE INSPIRED & SPREAD CREATIVITY’ It is a dynamic, exhibition arena that provides a platform for young enthusiasts in the field of science & technology to showcase their innovation & understand the need for research to shape our future. The museum is one of its kind iconic space which brings together students, researchers, travelers & industry experts to interact, learn & display. The atmosphere of the arena kindles the spark of innovation & creativity. Young minds experience a diversified expanse of interactive ideas…
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Sikkim : The Eastern Paradise
Sikkim – A travellers Delight Summer vacations are around the corner & everyone is looking around for destinations to chill around in the hills. My pick for the ones who want to cradle their souls into nature’s lap, is the mesmerizing state of Sikkim. I’ve been here for around one year and have never felt as salve ever before. Sikkim carries a fragrance of tranquility in its air which sings you a soothing lullaby & you just soak yourself in its dreamy charm. How to reach You have to reach Gangtok via Bagdogra Airport or Njp Railway Stn which is 04-05 hours away by road,depends upon traffic congestion or 45…
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Heritage Street, Amritsar
My recent visit to Harminder Sahib or Golden Temple, Amritsar was an ethereal experience which filled my eyes with so much admiration and nostalgia that it lingers with me & holds me in its tranquil warmth. Today, I sit down to share my thoughts on the redeveloped Heritage Street and the feelings that delighted my memories. Memories that linger……. As my roots belong to this historical city, the childhood memories of the street are so close to my heart…….that they bring a cascade of emotions surging through the mind. The maze of narrow streets, the swarm of hawkers grazing through, the colourful shops full of heritage craftsmanship, the aroma of…
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Tea Gardens, Mirik
Tea Gardens of Mirik in Darjeeling district of North Bengal are no less than a gem nestled in the hills of North Bengal. A beautiful & scenic drive of 49 kms from Bagdogra Airport elevates you to a serene altitude of breathtaking & enchanting landscapes. The winding roads, the lush greens hillocks, the colourful villages carry you into a mesmerising world filled with an aromatic flavour of tea leaves. Mirik, located at an altitude of 4500 feet is surrounded by sprawling tea estates which produce the world famous Darjeeling Tea. There are eight tea gardens Journey to the haven – Bagdogra Airport & NJP railway station are the nearest arrival…
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Virasat-e-Khalsa
Virasat-e-Khalsa Virasat means Legacy & Khalsa stands for the Pure Sikh. As I sit down to write this, a numerous thoughts cross my mind. There is so much to share about this museum. It is a first of its kind multimedia experience which has attracted over ten million tourists over a span of five years. Visit to the museum is a world class experience. It is a creation where history, technology and aesthetics are crafted together into an Architectural Masterpiece. Mystical ….. As you enter the museum complex,the magnificent architecture welcomes you with its mystical charm. The structure stands majestically gleaming and the walls boasting of the rich history they adorn…
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Mayfair Darjeeling – A Jewel in the Hills
Darjeeling – A Himalayan Heaven Mark Twain on his visit to Darjeeling qouted…… ‘land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that away for the shows of the rest of the world combined.’ I could not agree more on the glory of Darjeeling, a ‘Himalayan Heaven’ in true sense. The hill station boasts of its rich history and carries the fame of being the home of Sherpa Tenzing who first stepped on the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest, with Edmund Hillary in 1953. Nestled at an altitude of 6700 ft, the town carries a Victorian charm with…
