Author Archives: Dharmesh

About Dharmesh

Have always loved travelling and will continue to pursue this love. Favourite Travel quotes: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

Day 12, Agra, 13th Dec

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dharmesh

Another early start today, off to Agra on a day trip to see Taj Mahal. Will be using trains to travel to and from Agra – trains take approx 2 hrs each way, whilst cars can take 4 – 5 … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – Delhi, 12th Dec

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Dharmesh

Today was planned for sightseeing, visiting Akshardam Temple, Qutab Minar, Delhi Gate and others if any. However had not known Akshardam was closed on Mondays (well they all need a day off!). With not much of a rush day ahead, … Continue reading →

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Day 10 Amritsar to Delhi, 11th Dec

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Dharmesh

Another early morning rise. Our train to Delhi was @ 6:25 am, being the one for safety first, I wanted to be at the train station by 5:45 am at the latest. Did not want to take any risks. Kids … Continue reading →

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Day 9–Amritsar, 10th Dec

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Dharmesh

Fresh chilly morning, night temps do drop rapidly here. Had planned for Nita and Jazz to go out shopping in the first half of the day, and we would meet them for lunch then head off to WAGAH BORDER, this … Continue reading →

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Day 8–Delhi to Amritsar, 9th Dec

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Dharmesh

Early start today, travelling to Amritsar via Train departing @ 6:40 am. Were up at 5, had already showered the girls at night prior to sleeping, so no need to rush them. Checked out of the hotel @ 6am, Hotel … Continue reading →

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Day 7–New Delhi, 8th Dec

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Dharmesh

Day 2 in India, today’s plan was simple, no travelling, staying in Karol Bagh and finishing shopping for Neha, Pooja and Nita – girls gone wild shopping! Woke up around 7:30, however did not get out of bed till 9, … Continue reading →

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Day 6–New Delhi, 7th Dec

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dharmesh

Landed into Delhi at 12:30 am (7th Dec), getting out of the plane, we could smell India “bharat ki khusbhu”. Walking towards immigration, a cart was assisting an elderly lady and offered to give us a ride as well (Pooja … Continue reading →

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Day 5–Hong Kong, 6th Dec

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dharmesh

Today was our final day, decided not to travel to Macau and just take it easy around Hong Kong. Checked with reception for a late checkout – apparently our travel agent had already done that during the initial booking –we … Continue reading →

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New header pic…

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dharmesh

Thanks to Nita’s friend Aleeza for creating a fantastic image for this blog, done off her good will, she was not even requested. Thanks heaps for this masterpiece. Shall leave this as my header until she comes up with a … Continue reading →

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Day 4–Hong Kong 5th Dec

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dharmesh

The big day today, Neha and Pooja have been long waiting for this one – Disneyland!Alarm went off at 7am, and for the first time, kids jumped out of bed as soon as I tried to wake them up (wonder … Continue reading →

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