I lock the door of my bamboo hut and look in anticipation towards the sky. The dawn is breaking. I can see sunlight trying to break through the thick layer of clouds. I can hear the sound of my breath and that of the tiny raindrops falling on my umbrella. Although most people would seek […]
Category: Asia
Photo Essay – Travelling to Gopalpur, Odisha
Moving beyond Puri and Konark where tourists flock to see The Jagannath Temple and The Sun Temple, I decided to visit a smaller place called Gopalpur. Recently, we have taken up a sustainable community development project in this region. Gopalpur faced the force of Phailin cyclone head first in October 2013. During the journey, we […]
When I romanced the charms of Rural Bengal
Last month I planned to travel to Bengal in search of some hidden villages around Darjeeling, but half way in the train I got news that the mountains of northern Bengal are closed indefinitely for visitors. I called up my host who suggested another place called Chalsa where I could travel to. I haven’t done […]
The magic of Rural Rajasthan
A weekend in Bundi, Rajasthan has left me craving for more of this colorful yet barren land. The charm of Rajasthan has mesmerized me since childhood. I plan a hasty trip not quite knowing what I am going to do in a quite little village named Salawas, 20 km outside Jodhpur and known for its […]