Traveling around India can be a tiring affair, with your senses being constantly overloaded. Consequently, a break is often needed. The perfect place to relax is in one of the villages around Dharamsala in the foothills of the Himalayas. To reach the villages you can take a bus or shared taxi from Dharamsala. In the... Continue Reading →
I was awoken at 3am by a roaring wind. The tent was flapping away and hitting my head. The sound was spectacular. Being on a mountain ridge we were exposed to all elements. I fell back asleep before waking up properly at 7am from the light outside. The sun had not yet risen above the... Continue Reading →
A white mist covered the landscape like a thick blanket. I could just about make out the silhouettes of trees to my right situated on a sheer vertical drop. The wispy air holding a limited amount of oxygen, brought a cool welcoming breeze. Looking down at my walking boots I placed my feet methodically infront... Continue Reading →
I heard about a free guided meditation session at Tushita near Dharamkot so I decided to check it out. I set off at 8.30am to make it in time for 9.30am. Tushita is a tranquil meditation center situated in the forested hillsides. From the moment you step through the small gate you must maintain silence.... Continue Reading →
Marking 60 years since the Dalia Lama entered India the 'Thank You India 2018' special event was celebrated in Dharamsala. When his holiness was just 15 he was forced out of his home country - Tibet, in order to survive. From the age of five he was deemed to be the Dalia Larma and was... Continue Reading →
Dharamsala is a quaint town in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. It is home to many Tibetan refugees who have fled from their country. It is also where his Holiness the Dalai Lama lives. Getting there the bus stops first at southern Dharamsala which is not the exact location of the tourist attractions. My... Continue Reading →
We began the day with another hearty breakfast and then drove around Chandigarh to explore. Like any city it is fairly congested with lots of traffic. Particularly as it is the school holidays. Chandigarh is built in a grid like manner. It has numbered sections and blocks much like in American cities. We visited the... Continue Reading →
My friend's neighbors in the small village of Ropar heard that I was in town and so invited me in to meet them. They were very keen to provide me with drinks and food but my family were cooking me breakfast. At last I accepted a sweet cold coffee. It was very tasty. Being white... Continue Reading →
Setting off bright and early we headed for The Golden Temple in Amritsar. Otherwise known as the Sikh headquarters. It was around a three hour drive. The roads in Punjab seem much cleaner and smoother than in other parts of India. We stopped off for a delicious typical breakfast - aloo prantha. The motorway restaurant... Continue Reading →
