\nFriday, June 28, 2019\n\n\n\nPhew.. This is my last article for the Japan, and am sure it brings immense pleasure and content that I did it. It was painful to type the articles, cross reference the doubts, type info from pictures and also from any sheet [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

$\"Nijo$ <\/a><\/div>

Nijo castle<\/a><\/h4>
April 21st, 2020<\/p>
\nFriday, June 28, 2019\n\n\n\nThis was our last day in Japan (technically not - with a post midnight flight). Again, I carried my camera and rushed to a early morning stroll alone with the intention to quickly cover Nijo castle and Kyoto Imperial palace.[...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Ginkakuji$ <\/a><\/div>
Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺)<\/a><\/h4>
April 21st, 2020<\/p>
\nThursday, June 27, 2019\n\n\n\nIt was drizzling and raining intermittently and I self-appreciated myself for stretching yesterday with many sight-by covering many sight-seeings as it could have been tough to cover with the rain (The rain forecast worked [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Kinkakuji$ <\/a><\/div>
Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺)<\/a><\/h4>
April 21st, 2020<\/p>
\nWednesday, June 26, 2019\n\n\n\nYes, still same date after doing Fushima Inari, Arashiyama and continues to Kinkakuji temple due to rain forecast for next 2 days. This is one of the most visited place in Kyoto after Kiyomizudera. This zen temple is gold [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Arashiyama$ <\/a><\/div>
Arashiyama (嵐山)<\/a><\/h4>
April 21st, 2020<\/p>
\nWednesday, June 26, 2019\n\n\n\nWe took Hankyu-Kyoto line to Katsura station and then Hankyu-Arashiyama line to Arashiyama. It was the same day after the morning visits to Fushima Inari. Next 2 days forecast wasn't that promising, so had to get as much [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Fushimi$ <\/a><\/div>
Fushimi Inari<\/a><\/h4>
April 20th, 2020<\/p>
\nWednesday, June 26, 2019\n\n\n\nLater this day (after my early morning visits to ShorenIn and ChoinIn temples), we went to Fushimi Inari. This time, stopped with my Taxi culture and took the train using Keihan main line. One you get down, just have to f [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Shore-in$ <\/a><\/div>
Shore-in temple<\/a><\/h4>
April 20th, 2020<\/p>
\nWednesday, June 26, 2019\n\n\n\nBy far, this is one my most favorite in Japan. Its subtle, miniature, not grand but beautiful that touches heart. As I said, I went early, so had the whole place myself. This is one of the places you have to remove your s [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Chion-in$ <\/a><\/div>
Chion-in temple (知恩院)<\/a><\/h4>
April 20th, 2020<\/p>
\nWednesday, June 26, 2019\n\n\n\nTo give a break to the recurrent visits to my family (and to use my ultra-active way to explore), I went to Chion-in temple and Shore-in temple after an early breakfast. Early birds do get catch the worm; early tourists, [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Ninen-zaka$ <\/a><\/div>
Ninen-zaka street and Yasaka Shrine<\/a><\/h4>
April 19th, 2020<\/p>
\nTuesday, June 25, 2019\n\n\n\nAfter the visit at the time of closing the Kiyomizu-dera temple, its too perfect to not to follow the crowd and follow the small stone stairs street, to see the real authentic views of Kyoto. Its called Ninen-zaka street. W [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Kiyomizu-dera$ <\/a><\/div>
Kiyomizu-dera temple<\/a><\/h4>
April 19th, 2020<\/p>
\nTuesday, June 25, 2019\n\n\n\nPost lunch, after letting the sun slide little to the side from the head, we took taxi to Kiyomizu dera temple. One of the most visited, poster celebrated temple of Kyoto. Our timing couldn't be more perfect, full of sunshi [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Our Search for a good coffee<\/h3>
$\"New$ <\/a><\/div>
New Year 2016<\/a><\/h4>
September 1st, 2016<\/p>
\r\nA friend brings a smile.\r\n Friends bring happiness.\r\nOur Friends, on a secluded hill,\r\n bring chaotic euphoria.\u00a0\r\nNature sat with us, all those days,\r\n smiling, just wished to be a part of us.\r\n\r\n.. and I just had one as I finally started to pen it [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Vagamon$ <\/a><\/div>
Vagamon | New Year 2015<\/a><\/h4>
March 15th, 2015<\/p>
Eyes closed, phones kept away,\r\nForgot those blinking yellow mails on the tray.\r\nEvery little moment that chilly wind kissed,\r\nWe said it loud in hearts - Our friendship is still greater!\r\nWe have got little lucky this year, finding our destination w [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Parambikulam$ <\/a><\/div>
Parambikulam | New Year 2014<\/a><\/h4>
June 18th, 2014<\/p>
This is part 2. Part 1 is here\r\n\r\n\r\nParambikulam Tiger Reserve\r\n31st Dec 2013\r\n\r\nLast day of the year, right after early(??!!) breakfast, we crossed the borded which is hardly couple of KMs from the topslip. Topslip was looking bit pale and made me t [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Valparai$ <\/a><\/div>
Valparai | New year 2014<\/a><\/h4>
June 18th, 2014<\/p>
\"Destination is half the fun, the journey is!\"\r\n\r\nSomehow this is very acceptable in our case. New Year trips always gave us the much needed break and fun time with friends. \r\n\r\nIts the mid of April of 2014 when am writing this with \"appreciating\" my [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Pondicherry$ <\/a><\/div>
Pondicherry New Year 2013<\/a><\/h4>
January 6th, 2013<\/p>
2012 was memorable in few ways and mute in most of the ways. Few things am wishing for 2013 and am sure with the progress am making about programed-life, hoping I should be able to acheive them. Let me brag about them when 2014 starts. \ud83d\ude09\r\n\r\nThese d [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Palace$ <\/a><\/div>
Palace Estate - Coorg<\/a><\/h4>
December 19th, 2012<\/p>
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWander in a new land, a walk\r\nSmell the morning dew, a sense\r\nA sinking orange sun, a memory.\r\nA Hug from a kid,\r\nI forgot everything & the rest!\r\n\r\nNo matter how hard I try not have an entry to a trip that counted my birthday, I endup wr [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Thaly$ <\/a><\/div>
Thaly - a Bangalore getaway<\/a><\/h4>
November 24th, 2012<\/p>
\r\nOde to a drive which never ended\r\n\r\n\"They said a lot\r\n Much more to see\r\n More to drive\r\n When the tyres cried\r\n We laughed - When we finished,\r\n They laughed again. Its on me!\r\n They call it Little England!\"\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt was my N-th year of M [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Sonamarg$ <\/a><\/div>
Sonamarg | Kashmir<\/a><\/h4>
July 12th, 2012<\/p>
The heaven!. Have I ever written that anywhere here? Nope!\r\n\r\nWe got lucky, I would say to see the heaven in heavenly way.. \ud83d\ude1b\r\n\r\nSonamarg, first some facts. Sonamarg, actually a valley situated 88 Kms from Srinagar. Sonamarg connects Amarnath and so [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Gulmarg$ <\/a><\/div>
Gulmarg | Kashmir<\/a><\/h4>
July 10th, 2012<\/p>
GULMARG\r\n\r\nThe only place I wish I didnt go!. Place is hell dirty, dont-mess-with-me attitude guides, 2~3 hours queues for nothing and will I have good memories about this place? read on.\r\n\r\n4th April.\r\n\r\nI hardly had 1 day for each of the attractio [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Pahalgam$ <\/a><\/div>
Pahalgam | Kashmir<\/a><\/h4>
July 9th, 2012<\/p>
Pahalgam, I would say the best of Kashmir given Sonamarg is taken off the list as it gives access only on conditional basis.\r\n\r\nOur journey started 3rd April warm morning which turned to hot. With the busy, dusty outskirts of srinagar made it worse w [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Special Recent Posts<\/h3>
$\"Xueshan$ <\/a><\/div>
Xueshan 1 | Taiwan 1\/10<\/a><\/h4>
August 4th, 2013<\/p>
Syue Mountain \/ Xueshan \/ Snow Mountain\r\n\r\nIts not quite often I write one here counting a trek accomplished. Especially this year, I wanted to ensure to finish a trek and a dive this year. Luckily YMCA (sg) announced Xueshan hiking in Taiwan. It was [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Xueshan$ <\/a><\/div>
Xueshan 2 | Taiwan 2\/10<\/a><\/h4>
August 4th, 2013<\/p>
\r\nSyue Mountain peak Trail\r\n\r\nXueshan hike part 1 is here \r\n\r\nAround 5am, I brushed my teeth with a cup of hot water, used toilet in that weather and got my gears ready for the day. Thermo meter was showing minus 8. My worry at that time was not the [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"MacLehose$ <\/a><\/div>
MacLehose Trail | Hong Kong<\/a><\/h4>
February 25th, 2012<\/p>
Well..well. well.. For obvious reasons this is one of the trip I shall never forget. \ud83d\ude42\r\n\r\nIt all started when one of my trek mate here sent a facebook request where YMCA's HK trip for Maclehose Trial was to be covered in 4 days. It said 100 KMs. H [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Gunung$ <\/a><\/div>
Gunung Datuk Trek<\/a><\/h4>
October 21st, 2010<\/p>
When do people curse themselves? Not often, but once in a while.. A rare one goes here..\r\n\r\nIts been nice 4 long years since I trekked. Why hasnt this flashed atleast once? \r\n\r\nI was really in need of a break. Note, a good break. One of the trekking [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
$\"Kodachadri$ <\/a><\/div>
Kodachadri Trek<\/a><\/h4>
April 17th, 2008<\/p>
My previous company (HCL) was kind enough to pick me for another memorable trek. This time we conquered (?!) 'Kodachadri Peak' which is in western ghats of coastal Karnataka..\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWith a wind speed of 30KMPH and a straight expose to the fierce ra [...]<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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