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Date:12th April 2017 - 29th April 2017                                                                     Aoraki the guardian Long ago, the Māori tell of a boy named  Aoraki , son of  Rakinui, the Sky Father , and his brothers. The four sons set out on a great voyage across the sea to visit their Earth Mother,  Papatūānuku . But fate had other plans. Their canoe became stranded in the vast ocean, and no matter how they tried, it would not move. As the cold southern winds swept in, the brothers climbed onto the canoe for safety. The winds grew fierce, freezing them where they stood. Slowly, their bodies turned to stone. Their canoe rose from the sea and became land, and the brothers themselves became mountains. From this transformation, the great Southern Alps were born.  Aoraki , the tall...

It was rejuvenating to visit the  Himalayas again. wanted to capture each day, each moment, in words. D ivine mountain majesty ,  White peaks rise, dark green conifers stand  tall slanting  roofs peek from  my windowsill a quiet welcome from the mountains. Deodars carved by time and devotion, standing in heavenly trance, Hadimba watches over all, grace woven into stone and wood. Mighty mountains, relentless waterfalls meadows greener than green,  snowy summit daring the sky  exhilarating Hamta trek -Thrills the soul  The  Beas  gushes with untamed delight, rafting through its laughter, while in Agora abode -  Vashisht Kund , warm waters soothe, healing body and mind. Dark clouds descend, thunderbolts sing the sky, sweet rose scents drift on the breeze — Bijli Mahadev  awes, wild and free. Cozy comfort in cold weather’s embrace, apple orchards dripping inspiration, every drop a reminder of quiet beauty, every reflectio...

Jan 2013 Hampi  – Where Mythology Meets History I always believed Hampi had its own historical charm, but this trip completely changed my perspective. It wasn’t just about old ruins — it opened my eyes to its rich blend of mythological and historical heritage. We began our journey by seeking blessings at  Sasivekalu Ganapathy . Our guide, Mallikarjun, explained in his flawless Kannada (without a single English word!) that the deity was named after the shape of a mustard seed ( sasive kalu ). Built by a mustard seed merchant, the name and form carry a unique story. From there, we walked to the awe-inspiring  Lakshmi Narasimha , a massive monolith in a yoga posture. Today, only Narasimha with one hand of Lakshmi remains visible, but originally, a full statue of Lakshmi sat on his left thigh. Its solitary beauty is unforgettable. Just beside it stands the  Badavi Linga , always immersed in water, built by a poor but devoted woman in the name of Lord Shiva — ...

May 2nd 2012  Ever since we became members of Club Mahindra, I kept hearing about the beauty of Binsar Villa. Perched at 5,025 ft, overlooking the  Nandadevi  and  Trishul  Himalayan ranges, this place was described by everyone as magical. So, after our trip to Gir and Udaipur the previous October, we decided that our summer holidays would be for  Binsar and Corbett . Tickets were booked well in advance — thankfully, at a reasonable price — and the excitement began to build. When the much-awaited day arrived, Gargi and Amogh were bubbling with energy. They even enjoyed spending time at the airport lobby! From Delhi, we took a train to Kathgodam, and from there, a taxi to Club Mahindra. With plates of  hot moong dal pakoras  and cups of steaming tea, we drove towards our dream destination. At the resort, the staff welcomed us warmly with a local drink called  Buransh , made from the bright red rhododendron flowers that seemed to be b...

20/10 /2011 Gargi took a vacation to Udaipur, Gir, Diu and Ahmedabad.This is her side of the story she wanted to share .I am amazed by how she narrates her feelings, emotions and views on many things during the vacation.I am only typing her words.She says she will type on her own next time.Enjoy the roller coaster ride . My first experience of the sea Amma, initially i was excited to see so many colors on the sky .hmmm sun was going down and down into the sea .i think the sun must be hiding behind the sea until morning .I almost flew when the wind blew.Sea was soooooooo bigggggggg!!!!I wonder if there were crocodiles .I was so scared but Ajji told nothing will happen if i go near the sea . i went near and the water splashed on my legs and i felt like falling ..was there a earth quake???later i enjoyed so much that i never wanted to go back . I saw Lion and its den !![visit to Gir] I touched a turtle .It had hard shell and when i touched it went inside .There were stars on the shell.I ...