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Penang, Malaysia, Mar 2008 : Visit to Penang followed after the visit to Langkawi during this Malaysian trip. See the pictures of Langkawi at: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/4655109_7H2Ax/ Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is a state in Malaysia which is located on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis and yet is the eighth most populous. The name "Penang" comes from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang, which means island of the betel nut tree (Areca catechu), family Palmae. All these names can refer either to the island of Penang, the state of Penang or sometimes the state capital, George Town.

Penang, Malaysia, Mar 2008

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Updated: Apr 08, 2008 3:08pm PST

Langkawi, Malaysia, Mar 2008 : Visit to Langkawi, Malaysia (followed by Penang, Malaysia) in March 2008. Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea and not to far from Penang. Langkawi can be reached by air or by sea. The beaches are lovely, the people very tourist friendly. Places to stay can range from USD 15 to USD 300 and above per night. Great place to visit. See the Penang pictures at: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/4661558_7zLMJ/

Langkawi, Malaysia, Mar 2008

Visit to Langkawi, Malaysia (followed by Penang, Malaysia) in March 20 ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 6:13am PST

Suraj Kund Mela, (Delhi) Haryana, India, Feb 2008 : Surajkund Crafts Mela 2008 began on 01 Feb 2008. External Affairs Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 15 day extravaganza which is the 22nd Mela at Surajkund (Sun Lake), Haryana (near Delhi). The state of West Bengal (WB) was the focus state this year. WB is known for its colorful and vibrant culture. The craftsmen and artisans from Bengal used this opportunity to showcase their culture and their craftsmanship. A wide range of masks, decorative items, handmade knick-knacks, etc. are showcased along with the music and dance of West Bengal. Folk artistes such as Dandia, Gharba. Tarangmail, Sambhalpuri Dance, Bihu, Panthi, Rai, Dhol Nagada, Chakri, Been Sapera, Ghoomer, and puppet show were held. The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism and is held near Faridabad (outskirts of New Delhi). Visitors can’t help but get mesmerized by the wide variety of crafts and the rich culture of rural India. The festival was held for the first time in the year 1981. Every year a particular state is the focus of the mela. This year it was West Bengal. At this event one gets to see the wide & diverse culture as well as enjoy the musical extravaganza in the open air theater. This time apart from craftsmen from various sates of India, crafts person from SAARC countries and from Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa have also been invited. In all 350 craftsmen and weavers are participating here, of which 61 are from West Bengal, the theme state. The handicrafts displayed and sold including leather Craft, Brass & Bell metal, Cane & Bamboo, Ceramic, Clay dolls, Dhokra, Horn work, Jute Products, Masks & Puppets, Papier Mache, Sandalwood Carving, Artistic Weaving, Printing & Painting, Baluchari Saree and Daccai, Cotton Sarees and Jamdani, Needlwork and Embroidery. For food lovers special stall highlighting delectable cuisine of West Bengal was set up. One could also savour cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat in addition to Chinese and Thai cuisine.

Suraj Kund Mela, (Delhi) Haryana, India, Feb 2008

Surajkund Crafts Mela 2008 began on 01 Feb 2008. External Affairs Mini ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2008 2:19am PST

Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Feb 2008 : The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapuri Island. The name Elephanta Island was given by the Portuguese when they ruled over this area. In 1987, the caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves date back to 600 AD. The caves attract many visitors who take an hour long ferry boat ride to reach from Gateway of India. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. At the entrance to the caves is the famous Trimurti, the celebrated trinity of Elephanta : there's Lord Brahma the Creator, Lord Vishnu, the preserver and Lord Shiva the Destroyer Unfortunately, many of the sculptures inside have been damaged by iconoclastic Portuguese rulers who took potshots at Hindu Gods with their rifles. And yet somehow, nothing has disturbed the sublime beauty of this place for centuries. The rock-cut temple complex cover an area of 60,000 sq ft consisting of a main chamber, 2 lateral ones, courtyards and subsidiary shrines. The temple complex is said to be the abode of Shiva and its truly a magnificent site to see the beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and temple. Also visited the Afghan Church. Work on the church of St. John the Evangelist was begun in 1847 by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous First Afghan War of 1838. It was consecrated in 1858 and work on the steeple was concluded in 1865. The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colaba area of Mumbai (Bombay).

Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Feb 2008

The Elephanta Caves are located just off Mumbai harbour in the Gharapu ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 1:42am PST

Singapore Jurong Bird Park, Jan 2008 : Got my Nikon D300 camera and took a few pictures of the famous Singapore Jurong Bird Park, Jan 2008. See details at: http://www.birdpark.com.sg/ Jurong BirdPark is not only the largest in AsiaPac but one of the best in the world. Across 20 hectare its collection has more than 9,000 birds from 600 species. The Park has four aviaries, among which is the world’s largest walk-in aviary with the tallest man-made waterfall for visitors to enjoy a close-up view of free-flying birds from Africa and South America. Bird shows, staged at the Pool Amphitheatre and Fuji Hawk Walk are entertaining and informative and have thrilled visitors from all over the world.

Singapore Jurong Bird Park, Jan 2008

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Updated: Apr 13, 2008 10:07am PST

Coorg & Mysore, Karnataka, India, Jan 2008 : Decided to visit the Club Mahindra Resorts property in Coorg (Kodagu) http://www.clubmahindra.com/res_coorg_destination.asp So we flew to Bangalore (Bengaluru) [Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ] and drove to Mysore and Coorg. Coorg is known for its scenic beauty, lush green valleys, coffee plantations, teak wood forests & mountain ranges. Situated on the Western Ghats of Karnataka in South India, it was nice to beat the city heat and enjoy the lower temperatures. Along the way are many religious places of both Hindu and Buddhist faith. A good family getaway which can help relax your body and mind. Just 7 kilometers from Madikeri town which is a few kilometers from the Club Mahindra property in Coorg is the Abbi (Abby) Falls. The narrow road to Abbi Falls is a combination of steep ups and downs, twists and turns, wriggling through the green and dense foliage of surrounding coffee plantations. Situated on private property, a narrow pathway leads you downward to where the waterfall can be seen. As various streams congregate in the mountains above, they swell with the monsoon rains and force their way down the mountain slope. Splashing hard against the huge boulders of rock, unmindful of the crevices and hollows, the water drops at enormous speed accompanied by gushing sounds. This white wall of water creates a misty cloud with its moisture-like spray and descends into a flowing stream to perhaps join with the River Cauvery somewhere in the vicinity.

Coorg & Mysore, Karnataka, India, Jan 2008

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Updated: May 03, 2008 2:14am PST

New Delhi, India, Nov 2007 : Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ, Urdu: دلی, IPA: [d̪ɪlːiː]) sometimes referred to as Dilli, is the second-largest metropolis in India after Mumbai. With a population of 11.5 million, and with an extended metropolitan population of almost 22 million it is located in northern India on the banks of the River Yamuna. Delhi has the political status of a federally-administered union territory known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), which in itself is part of National Capital Region. Delhi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. Many ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance have been erected in its history. The Mughals built a section of the city (now known as Old City or Old Delhi) that served as the capital of Mughal Empire for a long period. Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture located in Nizamuddin east, New Delhi on the Mathura Road near the crossing of Lodhi Road. In time of Slave Dynasty this land was under the KiloKheri Fort which was capital of Sultan Kequbad son of Nasiruddin(1268-1287). It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun as well as numerous others. The complex is an UNESCO's designated World Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. This style of mausoleum was the same that created the Taj Mahal in Agra. The tomb of Humayun was built by the orders of Hamida Banu Begum, Humayun's widow on who's instructions work started in 1562 & completed in 1570. The architect of the edifice was reportedly Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin and his father Mirak Ghiyathuddin who were brought in from Herat. It took 8 years to build and had a Chahr Bagh Garden style in its design, the first of its kind in the region. Restoration work by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture was completed in March 2003, enabling water to flow through the watercourses in the gardens once more. Funding for this work was a gift from the institutions of His Highness the Aga Khan to India. In addition, AKTC is conducting a more significant restoration at Babur's tomb, the resting place of Humayun's father in Kabul. High rubble-built walls enclose a square garden divided initially into four large squares separated by causeways and channels, each square divided again into smaller squares by pathways ('Chaharbagh') as in a typical Mughal garden. The lofty mausoleum is located in the centre of the enclosure and rises from a podium faced with series of cells with arched openings. The central octagonal chamber containing the cenotaph is encompassed by octagonal chambers at the diagonals and arched lobbies on the sides, their openings closed with perforated screens. Three emphatic arches dominate each side, the central one being the highest. The structure is built with red sandstone, but white and black marble has been used to relieve the monotony, the latter largely in the borders. A Homage To The Royal Dynasty Several rulers of the Mughal dynasty lie buried in the mausoleum, although it is not possible to identify their graves. Among those lying buried here are Bega Begam, Hamida Banu Begam - Humayun's junior wife, Dara Shikoh - Shah Jahan's son, and the later Mughals, Jalandar Shah, Farrukhsiyar, Rafi'u'd-Darajat, Rafi'u'd-Daula and Alamgir II, Bahadur Shah II.

New Delhi, India, Nov 2007

Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ, Urdu: دل ...

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Ooty & Coonoor, TN, India, Jul 2007 : Pictures from our trip to Ooty and Coonoor in July, 2007. While we went to Ooty by bus, we returned from Ooty (Udagamandalam) to Mettupalayam near Coimbatore via the Niligiri Passenger Train (NMR). It was sheer joy to travel on the meter gauge steam locomotives which is one of the oldest mountain railways in India (since 1899). Nilgiri (Tamil : நீலகிரி means Blue Mountains when translated into English) range of mountains spread across the states of Tamil Nadu as well as Karnataka and Kerala. They are part of a larger mountain chain known as the Western Ghats. In July 2005, UNESCO added the NMR as an extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. More details at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_Mountain_Railway/

Ooty & Coonoor, TN, India, Jul 2007

Pictures from our trip to Ooty and Coonoor in July, 2007. While we wen ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2007 3:07am PST

Singapore & Malaysia, Jun 2007 : Visit of Anu, Sandhya and Suchit to Singapore and Malaysia. We first visited Singapore. Attended CommunicAsia 2007 (pictures: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/3083676/ ). Then went for a short holiday to Malaysia. Through RCI we had a week at "The Legend Water Chalets" which is located along the coastal stretch of Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan on the West Coast of Malaysia. The entire Resort comprises of 280 unique sea front resort rooms and 112 service suits facing the Straits of Malacca. For more details you can visit their website: http://www.legendwaterchalets.com.my/about.php To see pictures from the earlier trip to Malaysia please click on: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/2992648/

Singapore & Malaysia, Jun 2007

Visit of Anu, Sandhya and Suchit to Singapore and Malaysia. We firs ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2007 12:18am PST

Villages near Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Feb 2007 : Villages close to Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Villages near Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Feb 2007

Villages close to Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Updated: Feb 10, 2007 7:16am PST

Paris II, France 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Paris II, France 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Jan 30, 2007 11:55pm PST

Valence, France 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Valence, France 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 6:22am PST

Chamonix, France 2006 :

Chamonix, France 2006

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 3:07am PST

Pisa, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy. The leaning tower of Pisa, Italy.

Pisa, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy. The leani ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2007 11:39pm PST

Florence, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Florence, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Feb 02, 2007 1:11am PST

Vatican, 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Saint Peter's Square (Saint Peter's Piazza or as they say in Italian "Piazza San Pietro"), is located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome. The architect Carlo Fontana, designed the left-handiountain in Piazza San Pietro, built in 1677 as a pendant to the one on the right designed by Carlo Maderno about fifty years earlier. A curious fact concerning the obelisk is that it was used, or was believed to have been used in the Middle Ages, as a reliquary for the ashes of Caesar, and then (up to now) for a fragment of the Holy Cross.

Vatican, 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy. Saint Pe ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2007 10:12am PST

Rome, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Rome, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Jan 25, 2007 5:49am PST

Padova, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Padova, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Jan 24, 2007 7:39pm PST

Venice, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Venice, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Jan 25, 2007 3:44am PST

Milan, Italy 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Milan, Italy 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Nov 22, 2006 4:29am PST

Anncey, France 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Anncey, France 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Nov 22, 2006 1:56am PST

Geneva, Switzerland 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Geneva, Switzerland 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Nov 10, 2006 3:57am PST

Paris, France 2006 : Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Paris, France 2006

Part of Europe 2006 visit to France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Updated: Nov 09, 2006 11:46pm PST

Brisbane, Australia, Jul 2006 : Anu & I traveled to Brisbane, Australia, in July, 2006 to attend a meeting & conference. This gallery has pictures of the city. You can see those pictures from the meeting & conference here. You can also see pictures of Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra; Australia

Brisbane, Australia, Jul 2006

Anu & I traveled to Brisbane, Australia, in July, 2006 to attend a mee ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2006 6:25am PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Jun 2006 : Went to attend, Asia Commons - http://www.asia-commons.net/ - Asian Conference on the Digital Commons, June 6-8, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand. Pictures posted here: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/1533014 Pictures posted in this gallery of Bangkok are shot after the conference. Thailand was celebrating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne so the city & people were in yellow all over.

Bangkok, Thailand, Jun 2006

Went to attend, Asia Commons - http://www.asia-commons.net/ - Asian C ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2006 11:53pm PST

Mahableshwar, India, Apr 2006 : About 5 hours drive from Mumbai is the lovely hill station of Mahableshwar. Even when its hot & humid in rest of Maharashtra, Mahableshwar is nice and pleasant.

Mahableshwar, India, Apr 2006

About 5 hours drive from Mumbai is the lovely hill station of Mahables ...

Updated: May 23, 2006 1:34am PST

Rajasthan, India, Nov 2005 : Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Ajmer & Pushkar. Nov'2005

Rajasthan, India, Nov 2005

Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Ajmer & Pushkar. Nov'2005

Updated: Apr 28, 2007 9:17am PST

Kashmir, J&K, India, Sep 2005 : Kashmir is called "Paradise on Earth" and true to its words our trip was very memorable. Read out travel journal at http://suchit.net/photo/index.html

Kashmir, J&K, India, Sep 2005

Kashmir is called "Paradise on Earth" and true to its words our trip w ...

Updated: Aug 28, 2007 12:34am PST

Australia, Jul 2005 : Melbourne, Sydney & Cannbera July, 2005. Melbourne is a city of neighbourhoods. From Italian to Chinese, from groovy to chic, and from bohemian to beachside — Melbourne has them all. And each of these neighbourhoods has its own distinct character which comes from the type of people who live and work there. People from around the world who have brought their customs, beliefs, businesses, food, art and style to the city live in this same city - one but with distinct identifies. A group of European settlers formed Melbourne when they broke away form New South Wales to start their own city. Today it is a fully modern city, with plenty to see and do. Melbourne tourist attractions include scores of both quaint and classy bars, as well as tasty restaurants with cuisine from around the world. One of the most popular places to visit in Melbourne is Melbourne Central. Melbourne Central is an expansive group of over 200 shops and cafes, with restaurants and great shopping. The Yarra river runs through the city and a visit to the Twelve Apostles is a must. Sydney welcomes over 3 million international visitors every year. The iconic Sydney Opera, the harbour, golden beaches, beautiful national parks and timeless history combined with South Pacific climate make this cosmopolitan city a major attraction. A trip to Blue Mountains is a must do. Canberra, the capital of Australia is well planned city. With its lush green surroundings, spring blossoms, beautiful shorelines and the snow-capped mountains this modern city also gets it share of tourists. Canberra was constituted in 1911 and became the capital of the federated country of Australia. Canberra has Australia's national edifices including the National Museums and Galleries, historic townships, thirty wineries and of course the Old and New Parliament House. A recommended destination is a visit to the miniature world at Cockington Green Gardens. You can also see pictures from Brisbane, Australia, Jul 2006

Australia, Jul 2005

Melbourne, Sydney & Cannbera July, 2005. Melbourne is a city of neigh ...

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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, Jun 2005 : Visit of Anu & Suchit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, Asia, South

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, Jun 2005

Visit of Anu & Suchit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, Asia, South

Updated: Oct 24, 2005 2:53am PST

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Jun 2005 : Siem Reap, Cambodia June 2005

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Jun 2005

Siem Reap, Cambodia June 2005

Updated: Oct 23, 2005 9:41pm PST

Mongolia, Apr 2005 : Visit to Mongolia in April 2005. This included visit to UB (Ulaan Bator), Gobi desert as well as rural Mongolia via train & surface (4-wheel drive). Mongolia is a thinly populated country which borders Russia and China. It is a landlocked country East-Central Asia having its capital as Ulan Bator which is home to about 40% of the total country's population. Mongolia has just 3 million people and very little arable land. The famous Gobi Desert is located in the south of the country. The predominant religion in Mongolia is Tibetan Buddhism although many don't follow or practise very regularly. Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar) in Mongolian is: Улаанбаатар and is the largest city and capital of Mongolia. With a population of just over 1 million and located in the north central part of the country, the city lies in a valley on the Tuul River. It is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the Mongolia. It is connected by roads, by rail to the Trans-Siberian Railway and Chinese railroad network as well as by air with the largest airport. The city was founded in 1639 as a Buddhist monastery center and, in the 20th century, grew into a major manufacturing center defined by its broad boulevards and squares and Socialist Classicist-style buildings. I landed in UB from Beijing and went by road and rail into inner Mongolia on a visit.

Mongolia, Apr 2005

Visit to Mongolia in April 2005. This included visit to UB (Ulaan Bato ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 6:47am PST

Bhutan, Mar 2005 : Visit to Samtse, Paro, & Thimpu, in Bhutan March 2005. Bhutan - the land of the thunder dragon is also a land from a different time. Steeped in tradition and culture the only way to truly appreciate it is by visiting it. "The land of the Thunder Dragon" - Druk Yul, as its called in Tibetian is indeed, the Last Shangrila protected by the mighty Himalayas from the rest of the world. Bhutan is only country where the Monarch rule is still in existence and the Kingdom is blissfully untouched. Hidden in the Eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet and as big as Switzerland, but sparsely populated, Bhutan is as pristine as it gets. You may like to read the "PictoJournal: Bhutan - Samtse, Thimphu, Paro, Mar, 2005" http://suchit.net/photo/bhutan_2005/index.htm

Bhutan, Mar 2005

Visit to Samtse, Paro, & Thimpu, in Bhutan March 2005. Bhutan - the ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2008 4:56am PST

Pakistan, Mar 2005 : Visit to Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore between 28th Feb 2005 and 12th March 2005 PictoJournal posted at http://suchit.net/photo/pakistan_2005/index.htm

Pakistan, Mar 2005

Visit to Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore between 28th Feb 2005 an ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2005 3:18am PST

Singapore, Feb 2005 : Visit to Singapore via Chennai airport included a trip to Singapore's Sentosa Island for the annual flower show as well as the beach and a visit to Singapore's famous & world class Jurong Bird Park. Botero Art Exhibition sculptures were seen across Singapore. Feb'2005

Singapore, Feb 2005

Visit to Singapore via Chennai airport included a trip to Singapore's ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2007 9:11pm PST

New York & New Jersey, USA, Aug 2004 : My visit to NY & NJ in August, 2004 was via CDG (Charles De Gaulle) International Airport, Paris, France. Spent time with Satish Mausaji, Kiran Mausi, cousins Akash & Anu as well as my friends, Neel & Kinnari Pujara and Anil & Nisha Dalia. Met up with an old friend Jagdish Parekh who worked in the Empire State Building. The trip to the top of Empire State Building was very memorable.

New York & New Jersey, USA, Aug 2004

My visit to NY & NJ in August, 2004 was via CDG (Charles De Gaulle) In ...

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Sri Lanka & Malaysia, Jul 2004 : Visit to Sri Lanka & Malaysia in July 2004. Due to the truce between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government it was safe to visit the N.E. of SL so we decided to go there for a short holiday. Trincomalee and surrounding area almost after two decade are now accessible. Trinco as it is commonly called, has been a sea port since the days of the ancient Kings and one of the British Empire's most important ports in Asia during the second world war. From 1941-45, Trinco had been the headquarters of Lord Louis Mountbatten Allied Southeast Asia commander. Enroute we stopped at Dambulla. Dating back to the 1st Century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1938 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. Below a large Golden Buddha statue can be seen. More images from my second trip posted here: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/2992918/ After SL we went to Malaysia. In Malaysia we visited KL (Kuala Lumpur), PD (Port Dickson) & Genting Highlands. The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, in KL was very impressive and the view from the sky bridge was fabulous. At Genting we did the roller coaster ride and relaxed in PD. More pictures of PD and Melaka can be seen at: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/3083098/ This was a very memorable trip.

Sri Lanka & Malaysia, Jul 2004

Visit to Sri Lanka & Malaysia in July 2004. Due to the truce betwee ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2007 8:53am PST

Singapore, Jun 2004 : Soon after I got my Nikon D70 in May' 2004, I went to Singapore again in June. These images of Singapore are from that trip. Went to Singapore Bird Park with my D70. Also went to Chinatown and other places before returning to Mumbai with the new baby. June, 2004

Singapore, Jun 2004

Soon after I got my Nikon D70 in May' 2004, I went to Singapore again ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2007 2:03am PST

Singapore, May 2004 : Images of Singapore from my newly purchased Nikon D70 DSLR camera. My first visit was to Singapore Zoo with my friend Varun Arora who helped me get the D70. It was the first day out with the camera and I was still getting the hang of it! Mostly used the 18-70 mm lens and the 70-300 mm. Then went to CBD an Esplanade before returning to Mumbai with the new baby. May, 2004

Singapore, May 2004

Images of Singapore from my newly purchased Nikon D70 DSLR camera. My ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2007 3:18am PST

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