Author: Archana
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Journey to the Mountains:A travelogue: Day 8
Kaza – Chicham – Ki – Lhalung After two days in Kaza, we said our goodbyes. Our original plan included a trek to Dhankar Lake and a visit to Lhalung today, but the kids were not keen on trekking. This allowed us to visit the remaining places from yesterday. Vikram, our driver, told us to…
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Journey to the Mountains : A travelogue : Day 7
Day 7: Kaza – Langza – Komik – Hikkim – Kaza Kaza Yesterday, our driver Vikram informed us that we could start late today since our destinations were nearby. Despite my body clock waking me at 5:30 AM, the cold kept me in bed until 7. Little N was up by 7.30 AM and busy…
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Journey to the Mountains : A travelogue : Day 6
Day 6: Tabo – Dhankar – Pin Valley – Kaza Tabo Our day began with a visit to one of the oldest monasteries in India, Tabo Monastery. The buildings, made entirely of mud, exuded an ancient charm. A monk guided us through the monastery’s history, though photos were not permitted inside. The monastery’s walls were…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 5
Day 5: Karccham – Nako – Gue – Tabo I woke up late today, having had a restless night. The morning was even colder than the previous day, making it tough to get ready. Little N woke up feeling ill and experienced a seizure for the first time, which was frightening. Fortunately, it lasted less…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 4
Day 4: Rampur to Sarahan-Chitkul-Karchham After a hearty breakfast at our heritage hotel, we set off for Sarahan. Our first stop was the Bhimakali Temple, an 800-year-old shrine regarded as one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, known locally as Bhimakali, this temple is a popular pilgrimage site. The current Bhimakali…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 3
Day 3: Shimla to Rampur I woke up at 5:30 AM without an alarm. It’s always a marvel how I manage to rise so early on these trips despite the previous day’s exhaustion. I watched a beautiful sunrise over the mountains, accompanied by the morning birds’ songs. I pondered why it’s so tough to wake…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue :Day 1& 2
We had been planning this trip for ages. It was supposed to be my friend, her daughter, me, and Little N. Coordinating dates was a nightmare, but once we sorted that out, we were off! We began our adventure on the 16th, heading to Chandigarh. This was my first trip with Little N without my…
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Edible Greens:Paan Chronicles: A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture, Memories, and Flavors
As I start on the leafy tales of betel, I find myself scribbling about a plant that seemed as mundane as a garden plant. I had no idea that the vines of betel leaves in both my ancestral and current homes would unfold into a lush narrative of traditions, memories, and unexpected revelations. Memories of…
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Edible green Series – Agathi cheera
Botanical Name: Sesbania grandiflora Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)Common name: Agati • Hindi: गाछ मूंगा Gaach-munga, Hathya, अगस्ति Agasti • Manipuri: Hawaiman • Marathi: शेवरी Shevari, हतगा Hatga • Tamil: Sevvagatti, Muni • Malayalam: Akatti • Telugu: అవిశ Avisha, Ettagise, Sukanasamu • Kannada: ಅಗಸಿ Agasi, ಅಗಸೆ Agase, ಚಿನ್ನದಾರೆ Chinnadaare, ಅರಸಿನ ಜೀನಂಗಿ Arisina jeenangi • Bengali: Buko, Bak • Urdu: Agst • Gujarati: Agathio • Sanskrit: Varnari, Munipriya, Agasti, DrigapalakaEtymology:Sesbania: The genus…
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A book launch @ Anemane Farm
Today was a truly wonderful experience as I witnessed the launch of a captivating book amidst the serenity of Anemane. Nestled at the base of Suvarnamukhi hills, near the breathtaking Bannerghatta National Park, this idyllic farm was the perfect backdrop for this event. Surrounded by lush greenery, the air filled with the melodious symphony of…
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Botanical Wonders Unveiled : Medicinal Plant Walk
A glimpse of Medicinal Plant Walk conducted by TDU. Along with some other students & enthusiasts who shares similar interest in plants, I set off on an enthralling trip into the world of medicinal plants. Before starting the walk, we were given a brief introduction of a couple of their herb collections within the herbarium…
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Angola Tree
Last week, during my morning walk, I stumbled upon a tree with white flowers that were buzzing with bees. After some investigation, I discovered that it was an Angola tree (Kannada), also known as Alangium salviifolium/Sage Leaved Alangium. Angolam,Alangi,Arinjil(Malayalam), Azhinjil, Alingil,Elangi(Tam)/Kallu maavu.. are other names in native languages.This thorny tree is considered sacred and is…
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MY LITTLE THOUGHTS LANE 