Lake Naivasha is about 2 hours drive from Nairobi. It is on the way to Lake Nakuru NP. We stayed at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort and the accommodation was excellent. The restaurant offered a wide spread of Indian vegetarian food. In the boat ride at the lake Hippo sightings was the highlight. Hells Gate National… Continue reading
Lake Nakuru National Park is about 3 hours drive from Nairobi, Kenya. We visited the park in Oct 2023 as part of our Kenya & Tanzania Safari trip. At Lake Nakuru we stayed at Flamingo Tented Camp. It was quite comfortable and the restaurant provided Indian vegetarian food options. We did a couple of game… Continue reading
Over the past three years, we have been fortunate to visit several renowned ashrams across India, each offering a distinctive spiritual atmosphere and deeply enriching experiences. We have shared our experiences in individual blog posts, which can be accessed by clicking on the respective links below: Each visit has been a step in exploring India’s… Continue reading
We have been to all 63 U.S. National Parks, and individual posts for each park are being created gradually
Sri Ramanasramam is a spiritual center where Ramana Maharshi lived for 55 years until his death in 1950. It is located at the base of the sacred mountain Arunachala, which has been highly revered as a source of great spiritual power since ancient times Location: Tiruvannamali, Tamilnadu, India. About 160 Km from Chennai. Accommodation: Visitors wishing to stay at… Continue reading
Prasanthi Nilayam means ‘the abode of highest peace’. It is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, located near the village of Puttaparthi. Sri Sathya Sai Baba spent most of the year in Prasanthi Nilayam, and hence, this township is the destination for thousands of spiritual aspirants from all over the world to behold… Continue reading
The Art of Living (AOL) organization, founded by world-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and ambassador of peace and human values, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, has its international headquarters nestled in Bangalore, India. This sprawling 250-acre campus offers a unique experience of tranquility and spiritual rejuvenation. The ashram is open to all visitors, and entry is… Continue reading
Kainchi Dham Ashram is a sacred site established by Neem Karoli Baba, who is lovingly known to his followers as ‘Maharaj-ji’. This ashram is revered by many, including notable figures like Julia Roberts, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg. A Temple, Not Just an Ashram While referred to as an ashram, this location is viewed by devotees more… Continue reading
For spiritual seekers and those inspired by timeless yogic traditions, a visit to Babaji Cave in Uttarakhand, India, offers a profoundly blissful experience. This sacred site is linked to Mahavatar Babaji, an ancient yogi from the Himalayas, believed to possess an eternal body. His story was popularized globally by Paramahamsa Yogananda in his renowned autobiography,… Continue reading
Sivananda Ashram is the head quarters of Divine Life Society which was founded by Swami Sivananda Saraswati in 1936. The Institution is basically a monastic set-up where about 200 spiritual aspirants are engaged in Sadhana for their personal spiritual progress and selfless service for the welfare of the humanity. Location: The Ashram is situated in… Continue reading