The charming affair for exploring offbeat and marvellous hidden spots continues non-stop with Gwalior and nearby Chambal Ravines. I had a day in hand and thankfully got a car to drive, so Chambal Ravines were again the natural choice for exploring some more unexplored spots. What else this Vagabond would have thought of when Life gave him a spare day and a vehicle to drive.
Shanichara Temple, Morena
Triveni Dham, Shahpura
Whenever I used to drive to Jaipur from Delhi via NH48, I always used to thank government for the Smooth Ride. It was going on like this for ages, till one day I decided to explore what it is on right and left turns of this legendary highway.
At one instant while driving from Delhi to Jaipur, one left turn had taken me to Bhangarh and ancient Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir. So, to explore what is there on the right side of NH48, I started Zooming-In the Google maps before Jaipur and I found one spot called “Triveni Dham”, approx. 12-13 km. from Shahpura.
It was the time to put to practice what I always tell - “Taking a couple of breaks to appreciate the beauty of the roads and surrounding spots will not delay your journey but will surely add the Magic to your spirits”. So, within half an hour from taking a right turn I was at Triveni Dham and in front of me was a grand temple premises at the bottom of a hill.Switch to Organic Foods with IsayOrganic
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Sahastrabahu Temple/ Saas bahu Temple
Teli ka Mandir, Gwalior
When was the last time you drove for 6-7 hours since early morning, just to visit that splendid spot?
Alwar - Unseen Getaway
Located midway between Delhi and Jaipur, Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan, with history going back to the time when Viratnagar used to be flourishing center. Viratnagar, the same Matsya Desh dating back to the times of Mahabharata, where Pandavas spent last year of the 13 years of exile. Despite located close to Delhi, Alwar somehow gets missed out from the itinerary as crowds prefer opulence of Jaipur or probably information about unseen spots in Alwar is rather limited.
Amazing Roads, Road trips in India
When I finally reached my destination, I realized that I was too
tired. So, I had to sit back for the sake of recharging myself before I could
have thought of exploring the destination.
While I was sitting and
recalling the drive to the spot, a thought flashed to my mind – “Was this the
RIDE, I should be PROUD of, or I will CHERISH FOREVER”. Probably not.
Perhaps in my excitement
quest to reach the destination ASAP, I drove too fast and pushed myself to the
limits. I forgot that “LIFE is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION”.
Essence of Life lies in
enjoying the moments and Essence of TRAVEL lies in ENJOYING the Roads as well. This
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beauty of the roads and surrounding natural landscapes will not delay your
journey, but will surely add the Magic to your spirit”.
1) Road to Naddi Village, 3 km. from Mcleod Ganj -
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To think well, love well, and to sleep well one has to enjoy his/ her food. Till it melted in the mouth, I did not realize that Turkish delicacy has been delivered to our doorstep. That feeling when Taste buds feel sumptuous as, perhaps next to nothing in this world.
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day. It was an instant recall of the Turkey trip, wherein I loved munching on
different food items everywhere as much I enjoyed exploring various places.
You can bring back the
memories in form of pictures or souvenirs, but local cuisine can be bought back
in limited quantity, if at all. You may enjoy local food as much as you can
during the trip, but thereafter you can only crave for that sweet/ dessert or anything
you tasted in your trip.
About Baklava - Baklava is a traditional Turkish sweet, blended with various dry fruits like ground walnuts, almonds, pistachios along with honey and nutritious elements.
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wall, but normal nails pushed inside the wall with a hammer can be also used to hang the shelves. Each Shelf has 2 concealed holes at the back for hanging on the wall.
Temples of Dwarahat
Dwarahat in local language means “Way to Heaven”. You will have no doubt on it, once you reach here. Nestled amidst hills of Kumaon, this ravishing town of Dwarahat boasts of ancient holy temples built by the Katyuri Kings. Temples of Dwarahat are the main attraction here.
It took us around 75 minutes of driving from Ranikhet to reach Dwarahat. Temples are spread all around this town, so asking the locales about which temple to see first was a good idea. Mrityunjay Temple and Badrinath group of temples is on the main road. However we were guided by locales to see the Ratan Dev, Kachahari group and Golu Devta temple at first.
A small walk from the main road took us to Ratan Dev group of Temples.
Timeline of construction these temples goes back to around 11th century and stark resemblance with Jageshwar temples further reinforces the timeline.
Check out the stark symmetry of the Kachari Temples. Temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Presence of a well inside the premises ascertain this fact as water inside the temple premises is used for offerings to the Gods. Design is quite similar to Ratan Dev group of temples. Temple has been well taken care of the government and the locales as well. Kids will enjoy every minute spend here.
Temple has been constructed in Nagara style of architecture and consists of Garbhgriha, Antarala and a huge Mandapa. There is also a small temple dedicated to Bhairava, however which is not in very good condition. Timeline of this temple goes back to 11th century.
Now the drive from Ranikhet –
Road is in
fairly good condition and in the way you will come across splendid natural
settings to reinforce the fact that Nature is the best artist. Just before
Dwarahat we stopped at this temple decorating the skyline of nearby hills.