Category: Journeys & Mindscapes

Experience breathtaking landscapes, immersive cities, and thoughtful reflections. From distant horizons to personal insights, travel becomes a journey of both place and mind.

Under the Citadel’s Shadow: Savouring Erbil’s Soul

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Journeys & Mindscapes10 Comments

In the heart of Erbil, where modern life hums around an ancient hill, history still breathes through stone. The Erbil Citadel — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited places — rises above the city like a memory that refuses to fade. Beneath it, the Old Bazaar buzzes with life: men sip tea and smoke shisha under the autumn sun, children feed pigeons, and the aroma of kebabs drifts through narrow lanes once walked by traders and conquerors alike. Watching people enjoy these simple pleasures, time seems to dissolve — and you realize that in Erbil, the past and present are forever entwined.

Farewell to Udaipur — An Epilogue

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Journeys & Mindscapes8 Comments

Our journey to Udaipur lives on within us, etched not just in photographs but in the quiet stirrings of memory. On our final morning, we wandered through the city once more, breathing in its calm rhythms, as if Udaipur itself wished to soften the weight of our departure. Journeys, we realised, do not end with the last mile or the final boarding call. They remain within us, lingering as quiet companions, reshaping how we see the everyday. Udaipur has become a part of us—its essence folded into our own lives—until the day we fulfil the promise whispered in our hearts: to return.

Haveli Stories & Stormy Waters — Bagore ki Haveli & Lake Pichola

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Journeys & Mindscapes4 Comments

Bagore ki Haveli serves as a historical museum in Udaipur, showcasing Rajasthan's culture and daily life through its various chambers. An unexpected storm on Lake Pichola provided an enchanting experience during a boat ride, transforming the scene into a dramatic spectacle. Ultimately, unplanned local dining offered comfort after the storm, reflecting the joy in spontaneous experiences.

Palaces of Mewar — The Splendor of Udaipur’s City Palace

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Journeys & Mindscapes9 Comments

We see the City Palace in Udaipur, initiated by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, as a monumental display of Mewar's history, combining Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles. We witness valorous artifacts, artistic frescoes, and the royal family's ongoing legacy, culminating in a rich cultural experience and unique souvenirs symbolizing the region's heritage.