My Secret Itinerary Revealed
I typically post all the details of my upcoming adventures before I depart. But since my next trip is a secret (which I previously wrote about), I’m not doing it this time. However, I do want to have a post … Continued
Dharamshala and Tibetans in Exile
I’m now back in Delhi, in a hotel near the airport, and tomorrow I begin my journey home. The last stop on this wonderful adventure was Dharamshala, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This is the home of the Tibetan … Continued
Punjab: India, Pakistan, Partition, Sikhism, and a Massacre
This is going to be my feeble attempt to encapsulate all I’ve seen and done in the last day and a half. We flew from Delhi to Amritsar, arriving late yesterday morning, and I have had a whirlwind introduction to … Continued
Back in Delhi: Qutab Minar and more
I’ve managed to get to Delhi three separate times on this trip through India, Bhutan, and Nepal. This time, the highlight was Qutab Minar, a stunning sandstone brick tower dating from the 13th century. Along with its surrounding monuments, this … Continued
Rhinos, but no tigers: a visit to Chitwan National Park
I was hoping to see a tiger (or two) in Chitwan National Park, but it was not to be. I guess I will have to settle for the two tigers I saw in Ranthambore, India. There were a whole lot … Continued
The Seti River: Rafting and Glamping
It turns out there’s more to Nepal than the majesty of the Himalayas. We drove a couple of hours from Pokhara to a point along the Seti River where we started a rafting adventure. We paddled downriver, stopped for a … Continued
Pokhara by land, air, and water
Just yesterday we arrived in Pokhara, but I’ve already been up in the air twice, as well as on water. And I’ve explored on foot, of course. Tomorrow we move on, so here’s my rundown on this popular tourist destination, … Continued
From Kathmandu to Pokhara via Paradise: Three nights in the Annapurna Valley
We spent three nights at a mountain lodge in the Annapurna Valley. This is possibly the closest I’ve ever been to heaven. A good portion of the experience was trying to photograph the view (up top) in different light at … Continued
The Himalayas and Some Other Stuff
After an early morning flight for spectacular views of the Himalayas, the rest of the day today pales by comparison. Actually, that’s not entirely fair. We visited some very interesting, UNESCO-listed sites in the Kathmandu Valley, and we also had … Continued
Kathmandu 101
I arrived in Kathmandu yesterday late afternoon, and spent the day on an introduction to the capital of Nepal. I don’t have a lot to share yet, but here is a little about what I’ve done so far.