Straight Lines

Archive for July 2006

Gangtok!!

Posted by: Naren on: July 17, 2006

The precise meaning of the name Gangtok is unclear, though it is generally held to mean ‘lofty hill’. The capital of Sikkim, it is the first stop for any tourist on his way to the East. The city has roads which [...]

The Scintillating East

Posted by: Naren on: July 17, 2006

Have you dreamt of walking in the clouds, hearing nothing other than the constant chirping of the birds, the gushing sound of a waterfall, with it’s pristine crystal clear waters and then, suddenly see some ghostly shapes emerge from the white that has overwhelmed you with peace and satisfaction? Your dreams have come [...]

The City Of Joy !!!

Posted by: Naren on: July 12, 2006

Or is it?? On second thoughts, Im compelled to say NO!! I am slow in realizing that. I should have realized that as soon as I got onto the railway platform. The journey from the railway station to the guest house was a very harrassing one. It was all but 12 kilometers, and we [...]