A Day in Kandy: Maanvi’s corner

When my Pappa told me that we are going to Kandy.. I thought that place is filled with candies 😉

In the streets of Kandy near Tooth Relic Temple

Tooth Relic temple: Tooth Relic Temple is a must visit place in Kandy. The most revered site in Sri Lanka. The shrine overlooks the vast expanse of the Kandy Lake.

The importance of this temple is that Lord Buddha’s tooth has been preserved and hidden within a gold casket. We visited the Temple during noon. My parents were amazed to see the well protected inner shrine where it is kept.

People of Kandy

Hey Pops, we’re taking boring pictures.. let’s show some energy yayie!!

Let’s pose for a picture- for moms satisfaction

Stop posing and let’s go pappa, don’t waste my time in taking pictures😉

I don’t care even if you’re not coming.. I’m going Pappa- buibui..!

Incense sticks

Walk around the Kandy lake also known as ‘Sea of Milk’ was beautiful and very peaceful. It is surrounded by Mara trees and it has a beautiful walking path. There are lot of venders who sell snack and drinks in between. My parents tried some local foods around the temple. The soothing sounds and calming waters of the lake will definitely erase the hustle and the bustle of the town.

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  Teaching my pappa how to meditate..!

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  For my parents it was an exercise but for me the drive around this lake was so good.. saw so many ducks and birds

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  Kandy Lake view

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  Mummified Elephant

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  Inside the meditation Chamber

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  Carvings on the walls

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  Ducks

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  Birds

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  We

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  Kandy lake view

Gem Factory and Museum: My Mom wanted to visit Gem museum, There we saw a video documentary of how Rare earth materials like gems, rubies, graphite are mined in Srilanka.

Kandyan dance and cultural program: The dance performance was filled with so much of energy. The drumming, juggling, acrobats & their colorful costumes was very impressive.

Colorful dresses

Drummers

I was almost glued to the chair for almost 45mins.

Kandy viewpoint:

Few tips before you visit Kandy will make your travel smoother with a better experience:

1. Adults don’t have the privilege to have prams/ strollers, always carry umbrellas, sunscreens, sunglasses with you.
2. Strollers are not allowed inside the sacred temple, get ready to carry your child on your shoulders
3. Carry water bottles
4. Don’t buy tickets of tooth relic temple from strangers

A day filled with Love: Maanvi’s corner

Hello again everyone,

As you all know, my dad is not updating his blogs because he has become busy in his profession. That’s why I took over his blog for this trip. I am very happy that both my parents took a break from their busy work schedule. They’re lucky to have me as their child because I often relieve their stress.

Day 1 in Srilanka, This is how it went,  after a slight delay in our flight we landed in Colombo airport at 12.30. By the time we left the airport after all the immigration and baggage claim it was around 3pm. Our driver Mahesh uncle was waiting for us at the airport. We stopped at Sha Restaurant near Colombo.

Amazing fusion foods at Sha Restaurant, especially Nelly juice

We started for Kandy. Enroute to Kandy we visited Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala.

When this elephant was bathing, it resembled me having my bath. Even though I’m a tiny girl, my mumma, Ammamma, my 2 care takers will give me a bath. I can understand this mighty girl’s problem.🤭

The government park was already closed as it was 4.50pm. So we visited Millenium orphanage. There we saw how to give a bath to elephants and saw a few elephants tied. It was a good place, we spent around an hour in this beautiful place and started for Kandy.

We at Millenium foundation for elephant orphanage, Pinnawala

Picture perfecto

Maa & Paa I love this bridge, let’s click one pic here

You always hurry pappa, Let me know more about Elephants

I want to kiss this big girl mumma, please allow me

Mumma let me go with the Elephants

I wish these cute Elephants were not tied..!

Stay Tuned.. More to come!

Our first international trip: Little Maanvi’s Corner

Hello everyone, I’m Maanvi and I’m very much excited to write my first post on my pappa’s blog site. This is my first international trip. We are going to celebrate my parents 2nd wedding anniversary in Srilanka.

There’s something special about this country. My pappa’s first international trip was to Srilanka and his first flight was also a Srilankan airlines flight. So he wanted me to have a similar experience like him. There is more to it. I have also been privileged to be with my parents on their first international trip together as this happens to be their first overseas trip together too.

Hello everyone, I’m Maanvi

I don’t know that you’re going to check such a small baby too..

So you want my passport ? Pshhh

Ok uncle! Let me take it out

Is this the passport? Because I’m all new to this..

Ok take it! Pandaga chesuko

I think you’re done now.. please give back my passport & boarding passes

This way Pappa.. you’ve travelled so much & still you don’t know the way?

I love my Mumma & Pappa

Ok I’m done now!! It’s time for my beauty sleep!

Lot more to come Stay tuned..!!

Happy Faces from Ladakh: With Quotes

Beauty is truth’s smile when she beholds her own face in a perfect mirror -Rabindranath Tagore

Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart – Khalil Gibran

Keep Your Face Always Towards the Sunshine, and the Shadows Will Fall Behind You – Walt Whitman

Silent Sunday: Night View of Leh City, Ladakh

Silent Sunday: Landscapes of Beautiful Ladakh

The rough valleys, mountains, meandering roads, and thriving cultural life of maintain is the region’s vibrancy and charm.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein

“Mountains are the beginning and end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin.

Discovering Telangana: Chandraghad Fort-‘The Hidden Jewel’

Monsoon is the best time for traveling in India. For travelers like me, I find traveling in this time is most romantic and soothing to the soul. As nature and the pleasant weather along with it adds unbeatable charm. Yes, I’m talking about Telangana the youngest state in India, where travel is highly rewarding as it boasts many unexplored gems in its tablelands.

Happiness is a car, good friends and pleasant roads..

Road less traveled:

For many hyderabadies, the least popular getaway is Mahbubnagar. It is around 90 kms and it can be reached in less than 2 hours on a smooth road.  As we live in Mahbubnagar town we’ve decided to explore the interiors of it.

Road trip with good buddies is never boring..

So, we planned a quick weekend getaway to Chandraghad fort. After about two hours on the road, we reached our first stop Jurala dam. This place is well known for its barbeques. We had lunch here. Then we started to the Chandraghad fort.

Driving through the countryside, dotted with paddy fields and hillocks. I always love exploring new places and Chandraghad fort is one of the best places I’ve been so far in Telangana. It is a Hidden jewel in Telangana.

Mandatory groupfie at Jurala dam

yayie!!

Where is it?

It is a picturesque hill fort and is located on the banks of River Krishna at Chandraghad Village, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana. It is about 8kms from Juraladam. There are no sign boards for this place. One has to take help of Google maps or Locals in order to reach this place. It takes 20 to 30mins of walk to reach the hilltop from the nearest road point.

A Peek into history:

This Fort was built during Peshwas and belongs to Chandrasena Jilledar. This is a strong fort constructed to store the grains and taxes collected from people. The fort offers the remains of the protective walls, gateways and several ruined buildings. The Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located inside the fort.

View of the fort from the bottom of the hill..

It was a pleasant day!!

Looks magnificent isn’t it?

Chapora Fort of Telangana:

It has a great view from the top. The fort sits on the top of a hill and there’s a magnificent view in all directions. It is a pleasant place to wander. After witnessing the sunset. We almost felt the same when we experienced sunset in Chapora fort. Hence we named it as ‘Chapora Fort of Telangana’.

Sunset time!!

It is a pleasant place to wander.

Road view…

360 shot!!

Old monk_Lord of the drinks? Agree?

Tips from my perspective:

• There’s no public transport facility to this place. Traveling by own vehicle is preferred. If you are traveling by car, there’s a narrow way which leads to the hilltop.
• Use google maps or ask locals
• Best time to visit this place is during the months August to February
• Carry your food and water bottles.
• Reach this place before 6pm.

Silent Sunday: My signature Shots..

Pushpagiri Chennakeshava temple was built in 1298 AD and is located in Kadapa district, AP. The grandeur of the sculptures start at the entrance itself. Every inch of this temple are filled with beautiful carvings and sculptures. Go visit this place you’ll remember more than you see…

Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind..

Experiencing Eternal Happiness!!

Reliving the Past..

Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show..

Witnessing one of the most magical sunsets!!

If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a life time!

Ps: Let me know which picture you liked…😉

Mystic Meghalaya: Nohkalikai Falls

Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 1115 feet (340 metres). It is an amazing sight to behold. The waterfall is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth & is one of the must see places in Meghalaya. We spent whole morning staring at the gigantic canvas of natural beauty.

“Water is the most perfect traveller because when it travels it becomes the path itself!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

According to legends, in a village called Rangjyrteh, upstream from Nohkalikai Falls, a woman named Likai resided but had to remarry after her husband died. Ka Likai (Ka is the prefix given for the female gender in Khasi) was left with her infant girl with no means of income. So she had to become a porter herself. Her work required her to leave her daughter unattended for long intervals but when she would be at home she would spend most of her time taking care of her infant. Ka Likai, who married a second time, couldn’t pay attention to her second husband. The jealous husband killed the infant and cooked her meat after throwing away her head and bones. When Ka Likai returned home, she saw nobody in the house but except for a meal that had been prepared. She wanted to go look for her daughter but she ate the meat as she was tired from work.

“Look with open eyes and you will see the beauty of the waterfall.” – Anthony Hincks

“Water is the driving force of all nature.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Ka Likai usually had a betel leaf after her meals but she found a severed finger near the place where she usually cut betel nuts and betel leaves. Ka Likai realized what had happened in her absence and went mad with anger and grief and started running as she swung a hatchet in her hand. She ran off the edge of the plateau and the waterfall where she jumped from was named Nohkalikai Falls after her.

Life is like a waterfall- always moving

Be like a watefall-Wild & free

Waterfalls & Life doesn’t flow backward.

 

Silent Sunday: Some of the best captures from my recent trips..