Saurabh Tankha My first brush with Triveni (Kala Sangam) must have been in the late 70s or perhaps the early 80s — my maternal uncle had put up an exhibition of his batik works at Shridharani Gallery. A couple of visits happened thereafter during my college days with friends but only to grab a bite […]Read More
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Team L&M The next time you happen to be in and around Rohtak, make sure you visit the famous Tilyar Lake. Or you can even plan a weekend trip to this beautiful destination in Haryana, especially if you stay in Delhi-NCR. The reason why we say this is because India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC) […]Read More
Mughal Gate, Viratnagar: A Forgotten Heritage Gem Crying for Protection
Saurabh Tankha Before I introduce you to yet another historical jewel hidden in the middle of nowhere, there is a small request I would like to make on behalf of heritage lovers like me. And this goes especially to officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), as well as the local police. Why can’t […]Read More
Masrur Rock Temples & Kalinath Kaleshwar Mahadev: Must-Visit Temples Near
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha When you are in Garli, you must take time out to visit two important and spiritually significant temples—Masrur Rock Temples and Kalinath Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Both are believed to have been constructed by the Pandavas during their agyaatwas (period of exile) in honour of Lord Shiva. Masrur Rock Temples: An Unexplored Architectural […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha It was while sipping a hot cup of tea at a roadside stall near Matour that I first heard about a quaint village called Garli. This was a couple of years ago when I, along with my family, was travelling from Pathankot to Palampur—the famous hill station and tea capital of northwest […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Kangra Fort—also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra—is located about an hour and a half from Garli. Our host, Yatish Sud, very graciously arranged our travel to and from the fort, making the journey comfortable and memorable. Perched majestically atop a hill, Kangra Fort offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley below. […]Read More
Chanced upon the Nurpur Fort and an ancient Krishna Temple on way to Palampur Saurabh Tankha It is not every day that you stumble upon a hidden jewel like Nurpur Fort while heading for a quiet holiday in the hills. But that is exactly what happened to me on a road trip from Pathankot to […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha I love travelling, visiting new places and knowing about how people live there and what people eat and wear is something I simply enjoy. Lucknow has been on my mind for long. I had heard a lot about this city, its Bara and Chhota Imambaras, its Bhool Bhulaiya, its food and its […]Read More
Team L&M In today’s time when everyone, young or old, even kids, keep complaining of being under stress and duress, Yogi Ashwini of Dhyan Foundation tell us about the ways to beat this modern-day monster. Read on what he has to say…. Have you wondered why we like being with some people and why we […]Read More
Mehrauli Archaeological Park: A Complete Guide to Delhi’s Hidden Heritage
Visit the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, near Qutub Minar, and be a part of Delhi that has been witness to over a thousand years of continuous occupation Team L&M Overlooking the iconic Qutub Minar, the sprawling Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a treasure trove of Delhi’s layered history. Spread across nearly 100 square kilometres, the park showcases […]Read More