Tag: August

• Alwar – An Anonymous Historical Enchantment

  

  It was an airless August morning when we drove to Alwar to see its nameless attractions. By the end of the holiday, we were left wondering how this city retained its allure in spite of being so close to NCR! Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. It’s surrounded by a moat & […]

  An Ordinary Girl

  July 16, 2022

  India, rajasthan, Travel

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• Beat the Heat!

  

  Come April & the Sun starts its mercilessness on the hapless souls of the National Capital Region. Right till September, it becomes a matter of hot, very hot & unbearably hot. In these six months, at least one getaway is needed to cooler environs. Aren’t we thankful that the Himalayas are a stone’s throw away? […]

  An Ordinary Girl

  May 20, 2019

  Travel

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• How Chandratal Cleared My Muddled Head – Part III

  

  Santu was neither the schooling kinds nor was he keen to follow what his forefathers did…

  An Ordinary Girl

  September 7, 2017

  Travel

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• How Chandratal Cleared My Muddled Head – Part I

  

  Do I sound crazy if I say that I enjoy my time getting to the destination more than the destination itself?

  An Ordinary Girl

  August 24, 2017

  Travel

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