Holi celebrations at Dwarkadheesh temple, Dwarka, Gujarat. It was the morning of Holi celebrations, Naanis all dressed up for the occasion were in for a surprise. Although the people of the community and the pujari ji of the temple had informed them about the elaborate celebrations at the temple, the previous night at holika dahan, they could…
Potli Naani ki: collecting a bag full of stories as the Grannies drive across Rajasthan
The Naanis wrapped up the first leg of their journey cruising around Rajasthan – the land of sand, magnificent havelis & forts with wondrous art work and talented artists in every town and village. Driving a distance of more than 1200 kms covering major towns and cities of Sikar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaiselmer, Barmer, they are…
Wander Women Wander!
From the Road Trip in 2016 (Delhi to Rameshwaram covering 4400kms) the three women have come a long way, loaded with experiences, having brushed up their skills be it with the latest phone cameras, selfie-sticks or paytm, the women are definitely more confident… they now embark on a new journey, heading towards West of India….
Our Republic Our People Our Travel Preamble
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to traverse the length and breadth of India and to ensure to all its places: LOVE, for every nook and corner – the awe-inspiring destinations and the tiny off the beaten path marvels. and its people WANDERLUST to explore widely and freely FREEDOM to travel without fear,…
What’s Age Gotta do with it?
I am in that age where in a matter of few years I would be in the dreaded category of “middle- age”. I am still coping with the trauma of being called ‘aunty’ by my colony kids. My body is still coping up with the fact that suddenly a daily yoga session has become a…
Day 28- The last mile.
Rameshwaram to Madurai –168 km. via NH- 87 After accomplishing the Big Feat our darling and daring women were in no mood to back down… They were in a mood to celebrate, rejoice and make merry, and vroooooom .. they drove down to their final port, to the city that never sleeps, the City of…
Day 27- Destination Reached!!
Final Destination- Rameshwaram!!!! The three women began their day at 7:40 a.m. and headed towards their final destination from Trichy. The journey so far, had been an exhilarating one; it began on an enthusiastic note topped with a pinch of anxiety and loads of excitement. With all the turns and tribulations that they breezed through; flat tyres,…
Day 25/26- Hazaron khwahishein aisi… I can resist anything but temptation!
Day 25- Salem The women drove to the last and final leg of their journey, the fifth and southern-most state of India- Tamil Nadu. The beautiful highways of Karnataka gave way to even better expressways of Tamil Nadu as they drove towards Salem, from Bengaluru via NH7. …
Day 23/24- Dil toh bachha hai ji
Chitradurg to Bangalore.. oops Bengaluru! After 22 days of driving through small towns, villages and picturesque sites, they entered the hustle- bustle of a metro city. .. and they were clearly out of sync! The ladies had driven 206 kms on an impeccable NH- 48 (crossing five tolls en route they paid a total toll tax…
Day 22- Even the Rains couldn’t dampen their spirits
Hampi to Chitradurga The windmills of my mind are like blades of memories Pushing through strands of time … Lingering here and there… Fragile images that linger for hours Thoughts as if each one a page Life’s memories dancing on a stage… So the windmills of…
Day 21-a walk down the long, winding river
Final day at Hampi As the third and final day at this ancient city rolled in the ladies were all set to explore some more of its famous structures. But first and foremost, they needed to fill up.. so the day began with a sumptuous heavy breakfast provided by the guest house. So the meal…
Day 20- Ever been on a roller- coaster ride in a cane boat
In and around Hampi On their second day in Hampi, our ladies were all set to get lost in time- revel in the architectural grandeur, soak up the natural beauty, meditate in dingy caves and find solace on hilltops- which surround the ancient city of Hampi. They began their day by paying obeisance to the local…
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