This holiday season was great natural expedition to “Wayanad” – It’s a spiritual and natural expedition in the lap of “the Brahmagiri” hills, and the historical centers of Northern Kerala. Last year during the same time it was great exploration to South India Tour. Before I start my journey of my experience let me describe in brief what is Wayanad all about… Wayanad also known as the Mayakshetra (Maya's land) and evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. It is located in the north-east of Kerala . The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. We (Family consisting of my mother, sister, BIL & nephew) started our journey on Dec 26 th - cold early morning and eventually hit the road by our car @ 6 AM. On the way had a delicious idli wrapped with Banana leaf at Kamath Upachar on the Bangalore-Mysore road. Wayanad is well connected with number of major roads from the most of ...
If you ever find yourself exploring the vibrant culinary landscape of Himachal Pradesh, one dish you simply cannot miss is “ Thukpa ”. This hearty noodle soup, which originally hails from Tibet, has become a staple in the northern regions of India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, where Tibetan culture has a significant presence. So, what is Thukpa ? Thukpa is a soul-warming noodle soup known for its rich, savory broth and the delightful medley of ingredients it encompasses. It's the perfect dish for cold weather, offering both comfort and nourishment in every bowl. During my visit to Spiti Valley last year, thukpa was a go-to comfort food that bought warmth and satisfaction especially during the colder days.
They say childhood memories are golden memories for the lifetime. What you experience during the childhood you will always cherish those moments for lifetime and what you’ll learn will always remember for the life time. One such beautiful poem “Chaah nahin” written by Makhanlal Chaturedi always ring a bell in my ear whenever I go back to my childhood days. This is one of my favorite poem remained forever. Chaah nahin main surbala ke Gahanon men goontha jaon, Chah nahin, premi mala mein Bindh pyaari koa lalchaaoon, Chaah nahin, samraaton ke shav Par he hari, daalaa jaaoon, Chaah nahin, devon ke sir par Chadhoon bhagya par ithalaaun Mujhe tod lena vanmaali Us path par dena tum fenk, Matribhumi par shish chadhanen Jis path par jaayen veer anek ~ Makhanlal Chaturedi
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