On a recent visit to Chandigarh as part of the first travel summit, Rangla Punjab, I had a chance to visit Ropar and see an ancient Indus valley civilisation site. The relics from Ropar indicate that it should have been a commercial town, as it lay the crossroads where the routes coming from the Himalayas,… Read More Harrapan Site at Ropar, Punjab
Punjab is a land of food and flavours and is known for its rich repertoire of vegetarian fare as well. As the festive season ushers in, it is time to celebrate the season with some wholesome dishes that celebrate the spirit of Punjabiat. And with Guru Nanak Jayanti just last week, there is Guru Gobind… Read More Punjabi Vegetarian Fare
Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district is the birth place of Khalsa. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru. laid the foundation of Anandpur Sahib on the banks of River Sutlej, where later during the period of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the ‘Khalsa’ was born. Sri Keshgarh Sahib is one of the five… Read More Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
Le Méridien Amritsar is the newest addition to the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of 31 brands. Marking its brand debut in the Punjab market, Le Méridien Amritsar is the newest addition to the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of 31 brands. An immersive media experience will be specially curated for you to make the most of this destination. Le Méridien Amritsar is… Read More Le Meridian Amritsar
The first planned city of India, Chandigarh is a kaleidoscope of culture, art and architecture and is also incredibly clean. One of the distinct things that I remember in my history book as a student was how the city of Chandigarh was described. Though I have little memory of anything else, this stayed in my… Read More Charming Chandigarh
The song ‘Tujhe Dekha To’ from the 1995 Hindi movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge had a compelling visual of the lead actors in the midst of beautiful mustard farm. The sight of the yellow flowers amidst the verdant greenery has been an image that has been stuck in my mind always. When I was invited… Read More Flavours of Punjab