Completing the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine route was an unforgettable highlight of my visit to Japan, with a variety of experiences packed into one busy and long day. Having visited alpine regions across the world, I knew how beautiful they could be.
Kanazawa, the little Kyoto of Japan
Located on the central west coast in the Hokuriku sub-region of Japan’s main island Honshu, Kanazawa is not visited by 98% of the international tourists visiting Japan. I chose Kanazawa for a few reasons – access to both Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine
Japan, the land of the rising sun
When I visited the Japan visa application center in Bengaluru early September, I was taken aback by the rush of applicants. I had expected empty lines but it turned out that Japan’s popularity as a tourist destination is growing rapidly
Rani Ki Vav(Queen’s stepwell)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Intricate carvings. Sculptures inspired by the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Apsaras, the celestial women. Constructed by a grieving Queen in memory of the King(generally the reverse is true). Almost 1000 years old. Inverted temple
Mt Abu, the Desert state’s only hill station
A hill station in a state that is over 60% desert is a bit unusual. That’s Mt. Abu in the desert state of Rajasthan. Mt. Abu is a popular hill station especially for the people of Rajasthan and Gujarat and