Delhi Summer

Delhi Summer.......... Ahhh....... 40 degree plus temp... frequent power outages... crazy traffic......... save us or there will a meltdown.......

It is hot out here

Fire & Water together...

it's 44 Degrees

No shade anywhere... dude the heat is killing

Ghost Station

Pics taken of ghosts moving around at a railway station, captured by the lens.

Ghosts of the young

Barely there

Dementors straight out of a Harry Potter movie(in White though)

A Dark soul roaming around just able to capture it with the lens.

Attitude served live @ Attitude Live

Attitude served live @ Attitude Live, Gurgaon.

If you are a fan of live music, then Attitude Live is the place to be. Every Saturday night you'll find their house band Toya playing popular English rock numbers at your request or you might just find some popular gigs taking place (eg. Indian Ocean, Mrigya Etc.)
  
The place is small but has a very nice feel to it, with lots of Red around and big screens for those who enjoy their sports with music. The food is good, so are the drinks but the star of the show is indeed good music and that is where Attitude Live hits the right note.

So if you enjoy good English rock music head to Attitude Live but try to book your table ASAP as their biggest negative is the seating(not much of it), Though you might like to stand and move your body the whole time and be lost in the music.

Toya, the house band.

The Stage during the break

Ready for Rock'n'Rolla Baby

On our way towards Sahastradhara, Dehradun.

Bull's Trench Kilns - they make bricks here

Flowing Water

Simple Joys of Life

The sound of water

One of the many Flowers at Sahastradhara

A billion flying insects welcome you to the caves of  Sahastradhara

Nature's mystery.. no one knows from where does the water really flow

I wonder what he was upto...

Graffiti in Gurgaon

 I remember straining my neck to catch sight of the fleeting images of back-to-back graffiti on long stretches of walls as the bus whizzed past them. Colourful tags (stylized signatures of the writers) and funky paintings, which made the drabbest of spots into a tourist attraction, was the first impression that graffiti made on my mind, from the window of that bus that drove us around Paris. I was reacquainted with it in Madrid and then again more recently in Kuala Lumpur, but little was I prepared to find an artist in Gurgaon painting my city in those very familiar strokes.

My hubby and I literally jumped out of our car when we noticed a wall with some amateurish graffiti, though with truckloads of attitude! For alongside the art, was a declaration – “Graffiti is art, not vandalism’ – and it was signed by the artist – Treble.  Clearly, Treble is aware that his art might not be appreciated by some people, especially the residents of the homes whose walls he is choosing to ‘decorate.’ But I’m sure most of you who drive around this DLF area, or even for that matter other residential areas in Gurgaon, would agree with me that walls with graffiti are way better than the ignored, unpainted and often dirty backsides of homes.  

Treble isn’t a very good artist as yet, but a few more walls later, this guy/gal might just get better, and who knows he might get some competition too?

Check out the pictures Aman clicked of the graffiti we managed to spot in DLF Phase III, Gurgaon –

TREBLE hits Gurgaon

The Phat Fat Man

The Big Picture : Graffiti is art, not vandalism.

Painting the town RED with Graffiti

PAC-MAN got a challenger

  

Malaysia Continued: Langkawi Highs

Langkawi Highs

A unique blend of sun, sand and greenery, Langkawi isn’t the typical beach destination. Don’t get me wrong, the white sandy beaches here offer everything a beach bum can dream of, but add to this rainforests, waterfalls and caves, and you have a place that has plenty to offer to people who are not there just for the tan. Here is my list of top 3 things to do when visiting this island in Malaysia.

1. Sun Bathe

There are beautiful white sand beaches in Langkawi, and while you can rent a beach chair for around 10 MYR (roughly 1USD=3MYR) at the popular Cenang beach, several resorts have their own stretches of sand where the tourists are few and the beaches all the more inviting.

2. Oriental Village & Cable Car ride

The Oriental Village is a shopping complex designed to showcase Malaysian and Oriental architecture. Though the main attraction here is the cable car ride, which I promise will be an experience you will cherish for years to come. Once inside the gondola, you will be swiftly taken up to the top of the Gunung Mat Cincang; and a panoramic view of the rainforests, Seven Wells waterfalls and the sea will stretch beneath you. The ride is breathtaking to say the least, for not just the beauty but the sheer distance between your feet and the ground below will make your heart skip a couple of beats at least! The viewing platforms allow one to enjoy the magnificent and rather dramatic views from 700 metres above sea level. The platforms themselves are quite marvellous especially the curve hanging bridge above the deep, deep chasm. 

Cost – about 30 MYR per person

3. Mangrove Cruise

The mangrove forests play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance, and Malaysians were reminded of this after the Tsunami hit the nation. Ever since, the government has put in special efforts into conserving its mangrove forests. We hired a boat for a guided tour around Langkawi’s mangroves and were first taken to see Langkawi’s eagles. As the guide unloaded chunks of chicken into the water and moved away, kite eagles and white eagles swooped in to grab those pieces of chicken, providing a splendid sight and a brilliant opportunity for nature photographers.

Then we went on to go the crocodile cave, where we didn’t see any crocodiles but there were bats happily asleep on its roof! The bats here were a hint of what lay ahead – the bat caves. While the prospect of being in a cave full of bats frightened me to say the least, I managed to muster the courage to follow the other dozen odd tourists marching in without the slightest of hesitation. A wooden platform leads one directly into the caves where stalactites and stalagmites of gigantic proportions await you, and yes the ceilings are indeed lined by snoozing bats.

Finally, we were taken to a fish farm, where we were invited to hold a star fish in our hand and feed sting rays and other fascinating inhabitants of the water world.

The ride back can be quite thrilling, for you’re allowed to either return by the peaceful river you’ve been on through the entire trip or instead opt to go by the choppy waters of the Arabian Sea. We decided to test the waters of the Sea and the ride had me screaming and laughing almost simultaneously!

Cost – We hired a boat for 250 MYR, and we were accompanied by a guide who also steered the motor boat. We found the experience to be well worth the money spent.

Kuala Lumpur-Truly Asia

KL as they call it "Kuala Lumpur", Malaysia's Capital city is an amazing mix of people, traditions and offers a perfect remix of the new and the old. Kuala Lumpur has a very impressive Transport System (Metro Rail, Mono Rail, Buses, Taxis etc.) all easily available and connected to each other. From Skies filled with Sky-Scrappers to Old Temples to China-Town to Little India, Kuala Lumpur truly stands for Malaysia's Tag Line "TRULY ASIA".

Get out of the city and it's surrounded by lush greens all around, a 2 hour drive takes you to a Hill Station(Genting), an hours time in the local train takes you to the Batu Caves and it's Hindu Temples.

Check out a few pics from our journey.

The Super Famous-PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS

The tallest twin towers in the world.

Be Ready for some out of the Blues Rainfall

Another High Rise

KL Metro, Life Saver if you want to save money and see KL to the fullest

Batu Caves Entrance, amazing sight

Hindu Idols inside the Cave

Amazing Detailing on the sculptures 

This was some sight.. right out of the movies.

Look Up!

A wonderful experience, BATU CAVES

 Hindu Idols

View from the top of Batu Caves

Few more pics to follow, been a bit lazy ;)

Langkawi

Enter Langkawi and you'll be greeted by loads of car rental companies @ airport itself, do yourself a favor and get one straight away :) because that is the only way you can explore this beautiful island to it's fullest and get a better feel of the place.

Unlike other beaches i have been to, Langkawi has a lot more to offer than just a good tan. We'll be posting couple of pics from our small journey into Malaysia's premier Island.

Quiet and calming beaches of Langkawi

Relax and enjoy.

Flaura and Fona

Odd-Eyed Cats

Eagles looking for food from their Castle.