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Dec 15, 2025 @quasi

Sunrise over the Aravallis

May in Rajasthan is hard. The afternoon temperatures are around the mid 40's. It is dry. One feels like crawling into some shady place and sleeping off the afternoon. But the mornings are brilliant! Cool fresh breeze and magnificent sunrises.

Nov 18, 2025 @quasi

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The Boats of the Nal Sarovar

When we visited the Nal, there was some political upheaval and the boats had been forbidden to enter the water. So they hung out on the shore. The park was shut, but in the cover of darkness we visited the …

Jan 26, 2026 @archanavrao

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Sunrise @ Wadi Rum

From my trip to Jordan, this was when we stayed in the desert in Wadi Rum (where the movie Mars was shot). Woke up super early to watch the sunrise and it was truly magical!

Nov 14, 2025 @quasi

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The Boat and the Gulls

As the year end comes, people from my city flock to various surrounding locations looking for a slice of fun and escape from the routine. A couple of years back me and friends decided to cross the creek and head …

Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

Darjeeling, View from Commercial Road, 1890s

Darjeeling. View from Commercial Road. The Bishop's House, located along Lebong Cart Road, built in the year 1890 Restored vintage postcard. Shared by Philip Thronton on facebook. Pubic domain image.

Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

Victoria Terminus Mumbai, 1930s

Photo from the 1930s Now known as CST. You can see all those warehouses in the background. They are still present. Public domain image found on the Interwebs. Photographer unknown.

Nov 7, 2025 @jyoti

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Suvela Maachi Rajgad

Rajgad was the first capital of Swarajya. It is an enchanting fortress.

Dec 6, 2025 @quasi

Kaarvi flowers and the evening sky at Sinhagad

Kaarvi blooms once in 7-8 years. But when it does, entire mountainsides become a riot of colour. Sinhagad is our favourite haunt. So near, that we can go up there at a moments notice. The height of the fort gives …

Nov 11, 2025 @quasi

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Remote waterfall on the Chattisgarh-Orissa border

We trekked to this remote location. Stayed at a forest outpost. Ate a meal cooked by the local tribesmen. This waterfall was fantastic. There was no one around. No. One.

Nov 10, 2025 @aniket

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Rupin Pass in May

Himachal Pradesh

Nov 13, 2025 @ambleprashant

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Duben water lily

Duben water lily bloomed in my home garden!

Nov 7, 2025 @quasi

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Sunset over the Jawai Bandh

A beautiful serene sunset over the waters of the Bandh. As it was post monsoon time, there was ample water around.

Nov 10, 2025 @filangi

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Shirakawa-Go, Japan

The Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are …

Dec 11, 2025 @quasi

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The Malran - the Unforgiving Deccan Wastelands

On the outskirts of Indapur, near Kabbanwadi is this small forest reserve. Typical landscape - dry grassland, rocky, barren. A few stunted trees. This is were we now find the Indian Hyena. A single pack. Surviving.