Curious Tourist

Trekking In The Himalayas I have been to numerous hill stations in India but most of my trips have been about indulging in a rustic and slow life of the hills. I really enjoy the quaint and cool environment of the mountains as it makes me lose myself in a fairy tale world where there is nothing to worry or fear about. But now I have shifted my gears and look for more adventurous trips which involve real danger. I like to make difficult choices and put myself in risky business because living my life on the edge really excites me. I have experienced river rafting and paragliding in the Himalayas and now I know what it’s like and how it feels to successfully complete such kind of bold activities. It’s like laughing at your initial fears and apprehensions by proudly winning the challenges you had set for yourself. Once you taste the sweetness of these small wins, you would obviously seek more of it. This is what happened to me and now I am always looking for way

When I Flew Like a Himalayan Hawk My friend and I just before taking the leap That's a perfect lift off A controlled landing We woke up to a misty summer morning in the picturesque hill station of Mcleodganj. We had spent the previous night in a quaint hill-top resort, a few miles away from the city and far away from the cacophonous rush of daily life. We were now feeling well rested and were raring to go on a new adventure in the beautiful Himalayan countryside. So we decided to drive a hundred miles away to the idyllic hill hamlets of Bir and Billing. Bir is the landing zone while Billing is the take off site for thousands of Paragliding enthusiasts who visit this region of the Himalayas during summer months. So we were off to Bir-Billing, a world famous paragliding hotspot where the Paragliding World Cup was also being organized at the same time (October, 2015). As soon as we hit the road, happy hormones rushed in our body as we began to anticipate the

In The Streets Of Korea The ticket box counter for Boxing event at the Asian Games held in Incheon last year(2014) The colours of fall in full bloom at the Everland Amusement Park My First Snowfall in Korea The BEST INNOVATION Museum in the WORLD? A cute little friend I met while shopping  Vegetarian Bibambap served with hot soup, Kimchi salad and a hot and spicy sauce A prominent Church near Myeong-dong street market A sweet cake-like bread with one well baked egg resting on top Fresh fruit juices are available at every nook and corner of a street market Scrumptious Pancakes stuffed with fresh strawberries and Nutella chocolate spread- absolutely mouth watering Such themed floral exhibitions are a common place in the very romantic city of Seoul Deep fried delicacies- Churros (left) and Fry Ice Cream (right) The BEST theme park in Korea?

Spectacular Colours of Korea I am very fortunate to be a part of Samsung Electronics. My work involves a lot of travel and very frequent business trips to Korea for which I am immensely grateful to my company. My first business trip to Korea was in September last year. The sweet memories of that trip are still very fresh in my mind. I am very fond of travelling and exploring new locations, new cuisines and new people, so it goes without surprise that my excitement knew no bounds when I began sightseeing one weekend after a long and strenuous week at work.  Even on weekdays, whenever I got some free time from my work, I would pop out of my hotel room without even knowing where to go. Sometimes it’s just fun to step out of your comfort zone and travel without any planning, isn’t it? Thus began my love affair with Korea- its people, its seasons and its culture. Of all things, I am most fascinated by the perfect roles played by different seasons in Korea. Winter Wonderland in Korea

A Heaven for Gourmet Foodies The food festival called Palate Fest was organised on a grand scale in the green environs of Nehru Park from 28 th to 30 th November. It is for the very first time that Delhi has witnessed a lavish celebration of food with so much vigour and excitement. The festival brought together some of India’s best chefs, passionate produce growers and entertainers much to the delight of the locals and tourists alike. It covered more than a third of the park and was categorized in six different zones for simplicity and ease of access. There were bakeries offering delicious delicacies ranging from freshly baked strawberry and cream waffles to melt-in-mouth cheese cakes and crispy cookies. Besides the bakery stalls, there were outlets in the Market Zone selling organic fruits, home-made jams and pickles, potato and corn chips with freshly made dips and much more. All other stalls away from the Market Zone were set up by some of the best restaurants in town w

Excitement in the Lion city I was aboard an overnight flight to Singapore with my family when my eyes fell on the brightly illuminated cargo ships below me which seemed like little stars shining in the darkness of the night. There must have been hundreds of vessels waiting patiently in queue trying to gain entry into Singapore port apparently to offload, reload or even refuel before continuing on their long journey. I had no idea whatsoever about the fate of those ships but I could tell without doubt that our destination was near. Only moments later, the plane accelerated its rate of descent and eventually touched down at Changi Airport which is not very far away from the city centre. By the time we completed our immigration formalities and stepped out into the open, it was no longer dark and we could feel the cool early morning breeze carrying with it a hint of moisture, reminding us that we had just landed on an Island. We wasted no time in boarding a cab which took us to

View from Leh Palace View from Shanti Stupa Shanti Stupa Kargil Hall of Fame Magnetic Hill Confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar A Green valley surrounded by rocky mountains The Bakso Palace The Likir Monastery Horses grazing in green meadows Little Bactrian camels at Hunder in Nubra valley Tara Devi Buddha at Diksit Monastery In the backdrop is an entire hill full of colourful prayer flags A Ladakhi Marmot near his burrow Black woolly Yaks busy grazing in green pastures The majestic Pangong Lake Day 1 Touring the City I was sitting right in the middle of my sisters when my eyes fell on the handsome mountains covered with a blanket of snow on their tops. I began to jump and almost sat over my sister (who was next to the window) to capture the fascinating scene with my camera. The heavenly scenes were ever changing as the plane moved closer to Leh (headquarters of Ladakh district). The green and liv