Anu - aadivasi

Know what 'aadivasi' means?...means 'nomadic tribe' in my mother tongue.. :)

I have itchy feet !! A complete outdoor/nature/wildlife/ birding and travel fanatic !
Join me in my experiences across amazing India - my home country and the globe.....

Whats more amazing is the culture, food, lifestyles and colours across boundaries..

I love capturing wild life, birds, forests, rivers and nature scapes in my camera , especially with a wide angle ...
My latest craze is Temple Architechture and mythology...have read a lot of books on how these magnificient structures came into being...

Mysterious places such as the Stone Henge in UK, Macchu Picchu in Peru fascinate me.

Dream destinations include wilde life zones in Africa, Ruins of Egypt, Temples of Cambodia, Macchu Picchu in Peru, Castles in Prague ...the list is never ending I guess...

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Njoy reading..
Anu

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By Anu
October 23rd 2009

Step wells at Adalaj Asia » India » Gujarat » Ahmedabad » Adalaj

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Situated 18 kms North of Ahmedabad main City, at the crossing called Adalaj, which is a tri section, this place cover s a very large area. The entire Vav is split into 5 levels. The Vav has pillars and walls which are ornately carved. There are gaps in each level which take you to the lower level. Leaves, flowers, fishes, birds and other designs fill the walls and pillars. At the entrance of the Vav there is a small Temple of Mata Rani. Everyone who visits this Temple prays for the Spirit of Rani Rudabai whose spirit is supposed to still [View Full Entry]

By Anu
October 23rd 2009

The Queen's Step Wells at Paatan Asia » India » Gujarat » Ahmedabad

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This was second stop in Gujarat !! A small town named 'Paatan'.....little known , but archeologicaly rich ! This is about 2 hrd from Ahmedabad, and taxis/buses etc are easily available .... I was surprised as to how did people during that time understand the concept of air-conditioning. This place (though in ruins) is actually a "centralised air-condidtioned resort for Summers" for the royal family. The main source of water is a well, around which the rooms were built. each room has intricately carved window panels and doors, all set in the right direction to increase the flow of air and [View Full Entry]

By Anu
October 2nd 2009

Temples of Mahabalipuram Asia » India » Tamil Nadu » Mahabalipuram

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An extension of my holiday was this much awaited trip to the temples/ruins/stone carvings/buddhist caves and beaches of Mahabalipuram. Exploring them by myself was an exciting journey ! Mahabalipuram in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is a pleasant seaside resort with some ancient relics embellishing its sea shore. The major attraction for the tourist lies in the bewildering Monolithic monuments and stone sculptures. located 60km south of Chennai on the Bay of Bengal, means “the town of Mamalla, the great wrestler.” Mamalla is the title given to the Pallava ruler Narasim [View Full Entry]

By Anu
September 26th 2009

Sun Temple of Modhera Asia » India » Gujarat » Ahmedabad

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m back for a few days!! :) and fortunately had two nice weekends to spend... Made a 2-day trip to these rustic ruins in Gujarat, and covered this spectacular heritage site....The Sun Temple of Modhera MODHERA: 99 kms from Ahmedabad, the 11th century Sun temple of Modhera is easily one of the finest examples of devotional in western India. Built by the Solanki Rajput kings, the aid of donations from the people, the temple features carved torana arches mounted on kirti stambhas (pillars of victory) as the entrances, a large rectangular stepped with 108 smaller shrines, an exquisite 52 pi [View Full Entry]

By Anu
July 8th 2009

Dandeli - Rafting the Kali river Asia » India » Karnataka » Dandeli

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These were the 30 odd out-bound learning programmes (covering over 500 employees) that I conducted along with my favourite travel partners 'Foliage Outdoors' at Dandeli.... A little bit about the place, just in case you dont know.... Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife. Dandeli Jungle Safari in open jeeps into the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained naturalists are the best way to view wildlife here. It is home to big cats such as tigers, leopards, and even black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, many kinds of reptiles and a rich variety of birds. Those [View Full Entry]

By Anu
June 29th 2009

Mudumalai's Nilgiri forests & Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary Asia » India » Karnataka » Mysore

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One of my summer camps with 'Foliage Outdoors'.... Covered Mudhumalai Wild Life Sanctuary in South India, Ranganthittu Bird Santuary near Mysore, Mysore, Ooty, tented camping amidst the tea estates of kottagiri, the highest peak in South India - Dodabetta and back to Pune , my home town. 9 days of travel, fun, new places, pictures and sightings... Mudumalai : The Mudumalai sanctuary lies on the northern and north-western side of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), about 80 km north-west of Coimbatore in the extreme north-western corner of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnat [View Full Entry]

By Anu
May 11th 2009

Land of the Pharos Africa » Egypt

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A photography-special tour to some famous as well as less known sites in EGYPT.... Amazed with the mysteries of the hidden cities of the past.... Cruising through ruins of the mytical era of the Pharos.... Interpreting hyeroglyphics and the language of stones... and taking back with us some mesmerising memories.... Egypt is truly amazing. All you need to do is read about the places before you land there. Makes a big difference. I made this trip with my sister, a friend who studies archeology, and another crazy chap who loves temple architechure and mythology as I do. All 4 of us [View Full Entry]

By Anu
February 23rd 2009

London_Tower Bridge Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Hi ... Some interesting pictures of my next stop ....The Tower Bridge. Against the grey clouds, this was an awesome sight to catch. My bus dropped me. I bought a ticket at the counter and took a 1hr ride to experience the Thames. On the way to the bridge, you encounter the 'Tower'. The castle is set amidst the best manicured lawns and rose gardens. The Tower: The Tower is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, at the eastern boundary of the City of London financial district, adjacent to the River Thames and Tower Bridge. Between the river and [View Full Entry]

By Anu
February 23rd 2009

London_The London Eye Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Hi again... My next stop after Big Ben and Westminster Abbey was the London Eye ! It huge ...mammoth ...and magnificient ! The Big Bus dropped me at the prescribed stop of London Eye. Y ou need to buy your ticket at the counter and board the 'eye'. Since opening in March 2000 The London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is the UK’s most popular paid for visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year. A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye's capsules can [View Full Entry]

By Anu
January 18th 2009

Alibaug Asia » India » Maharashtra » Alibag

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A weekend is all you need to experience this simple beach near Mumbai , Alibaug !! Now commercially established, it is crowded on national holidays and festivals. Specialities : *The Kolaba fort *Fresh catch of fish/prawns/crab *Sunsets Our Itinerary was quite simple - eat- sleep- sunset-fort-eat and sleep. The Kolaba Fort is located 1 km through Alibag beach. Angre Sarkar, a Maratha warrior with Shivaji started the construction of this sea fort in 1680 AD. The fort is known to be 900 feet long, 350 feet wide and has 25-foot-high walls which have 17 bastions (Burj) on all sides. Th [View Full Entry]

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