Usha's Odyssey

First time we went to NARA in 1978 when we went to Kyoto in a group. It was a day trip from Kyoto. Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 CE at Heijo, the city now known as Nara. Modeled after the Chinese Tang dynasty capital of Chang'an, it served as the political and cultural hub of the nation until 784 CE. The era transformed Japanese society, solidifying Buddhism, Chinese characters, and the arts. Nara is a treasure trove of history and natural

Also called Seto Inland Sea. I had a great fascination to travel across Inland Sea of Japan. It is also known as the Seto Inland Sea. It is a body of water that separates three of Japan's main islands: Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. It is an important and historically significant maritime area, known for its calm waters, scenic beauty, and numerous islands. The Seto Inland Sea stretches approximately 450 kilometers from east to west, and it is connected to the Pacific Ocean thr

I had heard about visit to Little Rann of Kutch from a friend. He gave me contact number and I decided to go there for 3 days. It is not far from Ahmedabad. Once when travelling in northern Gujarat I met a group of school children - when I asked they told me that they were from Zinzuwada. And that name remained with me. Surprisingly when we went, I found Zinzuwada was just adjoining this Ran. We went to this place with friends for 3 nights. We had to make reservation throug

Hakone is a place not too far from Tokyo. It is a very popular place for people of Tokyo to go for short holidays. It is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji. Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo. Our first visit to Hakone was in 1978 when we went f

Once my husband who is a Cardiologist was invited to give a lecture at Bijapur Medical college. To get there we went by train to Sholapur. On reaching we spent sometime in the market. Than we took a taxi to drive to Bijapur. This memory evoked my mind to think of all that we saw in Bijapur and places we visited from there onwards. Bijapur is in northern Karnataka, on the Deccan plateau. His lecture was held at a Medical college on the out skirts of the town. Next day we wen