Tibet, Shangri-La, Roof of the World, a country over two-thirds the size of India or more than two and half times the size of Austria, Denmark, France and Germany put together. A country with a distinct race, with its own spoken and written language, culture, traditions, food and dress. In 1959 the population of Tibet was … Continue reading Reflections on Dharamsala- the Exiles (part 2)
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Reflections on Dharamsala- the Exiles (Part 1)
At the Dalai Lama Temple in McLeodGanj, there are the usual hordes of tourists, armed with cameras and selfie sticks, clicking away at everything in sight; even within the sanctum where a board says 'No photography'. There, among the crowds, seated on a bench were these two old ladies, twirling their prayer wheels, fingers busy … Continue reading Reflections on Dharamsala- the Exiles (Part 1)
Reflections on Dharamsala- the river trail
Just when you thought the narrow, stony track couldn't get any worse, it did. Just when you wondered if the jeep could take such a steep and blinding curve, it did. And that's when you realised what was meant by the term 'River Safari' We were following the river as it made its way between … Continue reading Reflections on Dharamsala- the river trail
Reflections on Dharamsala- the landing.
Desperate to get away from the harsh summer of the plains, we planned a short getaway to Dharamsala, famously known as the land of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetans in exile. It also happens to be set in the lower reaches of the Himalayas which is home to magnificent pine and cedar forests. And … Continue reading Reflections on Dharamsala- the landing.
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