Our Spiritual Journey to Lourdes Our visit to Lourdes turned out to be one of the most moving and spiritual experiences of our European journey. Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Lourdes is world famous as a Christian pilgrimage site visited by millions every year. It became sacred after a young girl, Saint Bernadette…
DetailsIn the morning, we drove to the nearby Circuit de la Sarthe, hoping to catch some thrilling 24-hour racing action. Unfortunately, much to our disappointment, there was no racing scheduled that day. Luckily, the adjoining museum was open, and it more than made up for it. We spent a wonderful few hours admiring the incredible…
DetailsAfter Kontiki’s epic London to Mumbai overland adventure in 2016, our beloved motorhome was parked safely at our home in Navsari, Gujarat, where it rested like a seasoned traveller waiting for its next calling. But wanderlust never stays asleep for long. In 2017, Kontiki roared back to life for another unforgettable road trip — this…
DetailsFinal Reflections This road trip gave us everything: History at Dholavira Mystery at Kala Dungar Royal elegance at Mandvi Faith at Somnath Peace on the shores of Diu Most importantly, it gave us shared memories — laughter in the car, long silences on open roads, and moments that didn’t need photographs to be remembered. Gujarat…
DetailsDiu — Beaches & the Shivling by the Waves From Somnath, we continued 90–100 km (2–2.5 hours) to Diu. Diu’s beaches are gentle, calm, and unhurried. But the most touching moment was visiting the Shivling on the rocky shore, revealed during low tide. No walls, no bells — just Shiva, sea, and sky. It felt…
DetailsSomnath — Faith by the Sea On our return, we drove 430–460 km (9–10 hours) from Dholavira to the sacred Somnath Temple. Standing proudly on the edge of the Arabian Sea, the Somnath Temple is far more than a place of worship — it is a symbol of unwavering faith, resilience, and spiritual continuity. For…
DetailsThe Road to Heaven & 🏛️ Dholavira From Bhuj, we drove 220–230 km (4–5 hours) to one of the most extraordinary places we have ever visited — Dholavira. The Highway to Heaven The final stretch — often called the Road to Heaven — cuts through white salt pans of the Rann of Kutch. Sky and…
DetailsVijaya Vilas Palace & 🌊 Mandvi Beach From Bhuj, we drove 65–70 km (1.5–2 hours) to the elegant Vijaya Vilas Palace. Surrounded by gardens and facing the sea, the palace felt serene and timeless. Just a short drive away were the beautiful shores of Mandvi — wide, clean, and uncrowded. After days of dusty roads,…
DetailsBhuj — Palaces, Ruins, and Stories Aina Mahal — Echoes of a Royal Past Our first deep dive into Kutch’s heritage was the Aina Mahal. Though parts of it now stand in ruins — especially after earthquakes — the palace still whispers stories of grandeur. Walking through cracked walls and faded mirrors felt like stepping…
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