Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Hills of Gangtok, Sikkim

Posted on September 26, 2009 by

My Sikkim impression as published in Koseli: [PDF version] Young Buddhist monks smile while their friends try to bring down walnut from a tall tree near their Gumba, the most important and oldest in Gangtok, Sikkim. The word Sikkim evokes … Continue reading →

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Chance Encounters (with Nepalis) In India

Posted on September 20, 2009 by

“I don’t know what sins we committed in our previous life that we have to serve in a foreign army. It feels like we are going to all these dhams all over India to wash away our sins.” Bhagiram Gharti … Continue reading →

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Life Around the Lake in Udaipur

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Udaipur’s the destination of our tour. We are taking train to Delhi in the evening. We went around the city. I liked the place as it was small, cozy and vibrant.

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Riding Camels in Jaisalmer

Posted on September 7, 2009 by

Tied to Graze: They carry full loads of human and other items during the duty hours. During the off hour, their legs are tied and left to graze. The life of camel. Tweets (in reverse order): 6.  @snkr It’s ramailo … Continue reading →

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Jodhpur: the Blue City and Forts

Posted on September 5, 2009 by

@ the Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Sept 2009 Here are some of the tweets from the journey to Jodhpur from Chandigarh. 1. After making a round of Chandigarh, heading 2 railway station 2 catch train 2 Jodhpur, Rajasthan. A Chinese … Continue reading →

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