It was a nicely written piece.Isn’t it a coincidence thAt the famous French speedy fighter plane is also named ’miraj’.In india ,in some places there is a practice of using the replica of ’Buraq’ in the decorative colourful...

I agree with Rajbir as there have been number of cases causing loss of precious lives because of these Jugads.May be they can be improved to come under Motor Vehicles Act.

A very informative article,surprised to read about the ’Jalori pass’.Manoj,have you heard about Jalore,a district headquarter in Rajasthan(famous for granite stone).Interesting fact is that the old name of Jalore was Jalandhar!!

JNU DAYS WERE JUST WONDERFUL,THE CHINESE DHABA YOU ARE MENTIONING WASN’T OPPOSITE THE PERIYAR BUT SATLUJ HOSTEL,VERY CLOSE TO JHELUM HOSTEL WHERE I STAYED FOR FIVE YEARS IN EIGHITIES.

Jaiyant and Bobette:thanks for your comments.Why blame tourists only,locals are also responsible in ruining the peace of the hills and worst is the callous governmental policies which have failed to save shimla gradually turning into a concrete jungle. ...