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Exploring Western Ghats : Part 11 : Ooty

Exploring Western Ghats : Part 11 : Ooty

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Ooty / May 23 – May 27 Despite knowing the fact that Ooty is probably the most crowded hill station in this region, we decided to stay there for a […]

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  • Bodhgaya - Where Prince Siddharth got enlightened & became Lord Buddha meditating under a Fig tree for 7 weeks some 2600 years ago. . . We all know about this great story but probably what we don't know is . . 1. The Bodhi tree that we see today is not in its original form. It has been already cut 4 times earlier, once by King Asoka's Queen Tishyarakhsa, King Pushyamitra, King Shashanka & by Mohd Bakhtyar Ali (around the same time when even Nalanda was destroyed). The present day tree is the descendent of the tree from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, that was planted by King Asoka's daughter Sanghamitra when she brought a piece of the original tree with her from India. . . 2. Lord Buddha did not get enlightened meditating for straight 7 weeks under the same Bodhi Tree but after enlightenment under the tree he meditated at 7 different spots in the same forest through 7 weeks in 7 different styles. One spot is even as far as 3 km from the main complex. . . 3. Of all the 7 spots, the most interesting is the second one where he meditated in the second week without blinking his eyes even for a moment. Yes, meditation is not all about closing your eyes and also that is why his eyes are never completely shut in any of his idols. . . 4. Also the second spot is significant in a way that a stupa was built by Queen Karuvaki (ahh I love the way ancient names sound!) as a token of love for King Asoka (or vice versa) as opposed to how the first spot (Bodhi Tree) that was destroyed by Queen Trishayaksha, out of jealousy. Both were his wives, but one was his soulmate (We all know about how King Asoka adopted Buddhism as part of his peace mission after Kalinga War and Karuvaki was her companion through this transformation). --- P.S. - any correction or upgradation on this information....history buffs, scholars, monks or any body ....are most welcome 🙏 . . #bodhgaya #bodhitree #mahabodhi #buddhism #theacademictraveler #gaya #bihar #bihartourism #historybuffs #historylover #nerds #mythology #religion #ashoka #kalinga #incredibleindia #roadtripcouple #bhutanroadtrip🇧🇹 #womenwhowander #digitalnomaddiary #digitalnomadsofindia #buddha #buddhastatue #stupa #bibliophiles #amazingstories
  • गुलाबी सर्दीयॊ की धूप में मुंदी मुंदी अखियों से देखना हाथ की आड़ से निमी निमी ठंड और आग में हौले हौले मारवा के राग में मेर की बात हो . . #benaras #assighat #dashashwamedhghat #varanasidiaries #varanasi #varanasighats #varanasiindia #varanasi_ghat #varanasilife #bhutanroadtrip🇧🇹 #roadtrippers #roadtripcouple #digitalnomadgirls #digitalnomadcouple #digitalnomadsofindia #indiantravelblogger #mobilephotography #kashi #morningprayer #sunrise #boatride #ganga #gangariver #lifetimeexperiences #hindilovers #hindikavita #bollywoodlyrics #bollywoodsongs #gulzarlovers
  • You keep challenging my ego, without hurting my self respect. One helps me stay 'excited' while the latter 'in love' with you. That's all I want 🤷 Take me for what I am 🙇 . . #travelcouple #roadtrippers #weddinganniversary #8yearsstrong #indiantravelblogger #indiantravelcouple #antinatalist #coupletravel #blessedlife #gratitude
  • About last night 🍷💫👯 . . The only time I like myself is when I am photographed by @priyanshivaishnav or @sambhavclick (not even Kulbir 😆🙅) Now its @jhil.jain 😌 . . P.S.- God knows what I was doing 🤷 Probably roaming around the house with my recently bought bamboo umbrella 🙆😆🤷 . . #indiantravelblogger #indianblogger #indianbloggers #indiantraveller #indiantravelsquad #indiannomad #digitalnomadgirls #digitalnomaddiary #indianphotography #indiantravelgirl #indiangirl #globetrotters #thewanderingtourist #theglobewanderer #girlwhotravels #girlborntotravel #travelinglady #followmytravel #travelista #ladiesgoneglobal #portraitphotography #aboutlastnight #nomakeup #bambooumbrella #bamboo #umbrellas #thailand #yellow💛
  • Karwachauth special 😊💃 . . #karwachauth #karwachauth2019 #karwachauthspecial #indiantravelblogger #indianblogger #indianbloggers #indiantraveller #indiantravelgirl #indianphotographers #indiangirl #indiannomad #nomadsofindia #digitalnomadgirls #digitalnomaddiary #hyderabadblogger #travelbloggerindia #ootd #sixyardsofelegance #ethniclook #indianethnicwear #indianroots #selfietime
  • It's been a week in Chiang Mai, and I love what it has to offer. A lifestyle place for #slowtravellers & #digitalnomads, completely different from Pattaya, Phuket or Bangkok that caters to #seasonaltravellers.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ As such there is nothing to do, cause of lack of enough tourist spots and yet so much to do 🤷.....Upscale Wine houses, Cult Cafes, Vegan Restaurants, Artsy Shops, Eco friendly Merchandise, Organic Skincare, Thai Boxing, Cabaret, Jazz Clubs, Jungle Resorts, Buddhist Temples, Meditation Centres, Conscious & Concept Fashion Stores and what not.....⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Also there is a wonderful 50 km (approx) long outer ring road around Doi Suthep National Park, with ample of eco-friendly resorts to experience authentic east-asian lifestyle. Take this scenic drive with someone you love.Trust me, it will be an experience 💕 to glide and slide through the idyllic cafes, waterfalls and caves amidst scenic lush green forests 💚🍀. Better, if you take a scooter or bike 😍😎.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ This picture was taken at BrandNew Field Cafe while I was sipping on an organic Passion fruit Smoothie, looking at the lush-green paddy fields listening to Jazz🌴😇 . . #chiangmaiexperiences #chiangmailife #thailand #thailandtravel #locationindependent #cafehopper #driving #doisuthep #indiantravelblogger #cntravellerindia #indiantravelgirl #mobilephotography #paddyfields #eastasia #umbrellas #experientialtravel #newblogger #hyderabadblogger
  • Just walk around and you might stumble upon the right one temple 😇 🚶 . . Given that there are plenty of beautiful buddhist temples around every corner of Chiang Mai, I chose to stroll through the streets to end up at the one that is peaceful and yet not compromising on its visual appeal. This one was just perfect. . . Rather than suffocating yourself at the touristy Buddhist temples or fancy yoga studios, choose a random temple to sit with yourself for long and meditate. Even for five minutes, just do it. It works, seriously. . . Most of them have huge halls ventilated naturally (no air conditioners 🙅💁🏻) with comfortable mats available to sit and meditate for as long as you want. If nothing else, just look at those gigantic & ornate Buddha idols looking right into your eyes. It is both intriguing & mystical. . . P.S. - Ok, so the temple is so secluded that I cannot find the location on insta, hence I am mentioning the nearest location. It is just 150 m from the mentioned location. . . #buddhism #buddhisttemple #meditation #indiantraveller #chiangmai #chiangmailife #chiangmaitemples #watmeanstemple #thailand #thailandtravel #thailandexperiences #chiangmaiexperiences #indiantravelblogger #newblogger #indiantravelgirl #bloggersofindia #travelwriting #travelawesome #stripedskirt
  • An evening walk through the jungles 👣💕 . . Since we travel for long and often, accommodations we choose, are as much as important as the places we travel to. At times even more 🤷 . . This place truly lives up to its name. With a fresh water stream in front of the property and a beautiful jungle behind, Prakriti Aalay is full of nature with beautiful rose gardens as well as organic farms around the villas. . . For people who like to stay away from hustle and bustle, I would highly recommend that they take a halt here, in lower part of Dharamshala, before heading to congested and touristy McLeodganj, up in the hills. . . They have a dedicated reading area, bonfire place, yoga rooms, badminton court, bar area and a restaurant that serves excellent fresh food (home made style) . . P.S. - also they have some bikes if you would like to cycle around 🚲 . . #dharamshala #mcleodganj #himachalpradesh #indiantravelblogger #mobilephotography #hiddengems #jungle #freshwaterstream #rosegarden #organicfarms #organicfarm #livinginnature #indianhomestays #incredibleindia #newblogger #travelinformation #digitalnomadlife #remoteworkers #digitalnomadgirls #indiantravelgirl #roadtripindia