Victoria Memorial is one of the most famous landmarks of Kolkata. Erected as a memorial for Queen Victoria, the monument is now a popular hang out for local and tourists alike. And like almost everything in Kolkata, it is an excellent value for money. Stroll in the premises, sit and talk, ride on a tanga outside and grap a few Phuchkas (Golgappa/ Panipuri). Here’s a shot taken during my visit to the place more than a year back.
Victoria Photoshoot - Panorama View
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Well its Friday and it time for TGIF Photo. Here’s a picture of Rameshwaram (or Rameswaram) Beach at sunrise. The place is located in Tamil Nadu and is only 40 km from Sri Lanka. We reached Rameshwaram at close to 3 am, checked in into a hotel and left for the beach at around 4:30 am. To our surprise, there were already quite some people there – taking holy dip. And as usual, there were cows and bulls roaming on the beach. Here’s the photo of sunrise:
I went to Chikmaglur (also called Chikmagalur, Chikkamagaluru, Chickmagalur) a year back – Christmas week of 2007. In Kannada, the name means ‘town of the younger daughter‘. The place lies in Baba Budan Hills in Karnataka. The trip entailed overnight travel, backpacking, trekking, campfire (at rooftop of a hotel!), sleeping in a tent etc. Here’s a pic from that trip. You can read more about the place here.
Baba Budan Hills - Chikmagalur
Its Friday and I thought I should share a soothing pic with you. This one had been taken during an afternoon at a GOA beach. Every year, Goa is flanked by tourists (domestic and international alike) this holiday season. But this time around, terror has cast a shadow on the celebrations. Plus a gloomy economy has dampened the spirits. But those of you who are tough nuts to crack and don’t get bogged down so easily, Goa should be a perfect getaway. So hang on your boots and GO GOA.
An afternoon at a Goa Beach
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