ALAKH NAA
BUKHAARE, JEHRHA SUKH CHHAJJU DE
CHOBAARE - which
translated in English means East or West Home is the Best.
As I had mentioned
in my previous post, I was out of Delhi from 3rd of this month till
8th when we returned. I had
to go to Chamunda Devi in Himachal Pradesh to attend marriage of my younger
brother’s daughter. Though they do not belong to that place but had to perform
marriage there as boy’s family stays close by there. My wife decided at the
last minute to accompany so I opted to go by car. Our son suggested that I engage
a driver but I preferred to drive myself as this could be our last time to have
an outing together. It was about 600 kms drive covering plains and hills. I did
not want strain myself, so we covered around 200 kms per day.
On way out we
halted at Ambala on first night and then in Pathankot on second. On third day
we traveled to destination which was mostly hill driving. We stayed the night
there. Next day we started back with one night at Pathankot and then second at
Ambala. At both these places as well as at Chamunda Devi we had comfortable
accommodation with all amenities available, including my few CHHOTAAS of Old
Monk pre – dinner at intervening halts. But it was only when we got back home
on the 8th that I found real comfort which lead me to mention the
saying in the opening of this post. No matter how good facilities one has at
other places, it is HOME which actually makes one feel comfortable. It was only
after reaching home that the driving fatigue caught up and made me take it easy
for a couple of days to recoup. I do feel that at my age it is normal.
20 comments:
Oh yes! Agree completely. Nothing can beat the comforts of the home! One may stay at the bestest of hotels, it's the home that one yearns to go back to!
Hamne Bhi So Kar Dekha Hai Chote-Bade Shehron Mein...
Jaisa Bhi Hai Apne Ghar Ka Bistar Achaa Lagtaa Hai....!!
Welcome back Sir....:)
Recently I'd gone to Philipines for a month and stayed in the Shangrila for the whole duration. When I came home, yes, the sheets were not nor pressed and folded stylishly at the edges, but I slept better than I did there the whole month. Dorothy got it right in the Wizard of Oz, there IS no place like home
सुन्दर यात्रा-वृतांत ...
Road journeys have their own charm especially if you can drive. I admire you for making that 2 day drive up and down. HOpe you had a good time at the wedding! But yes, we do not realize it home is something that we always miss- we realize it only when we get back after a long absence!
You are absolutely right, nothing can compare to home. I am sure many of us may not even like to stay in a relative's place also for more than 2 days. Of course it is home for them, but somehow we cannot be totally comfortable there despite all the facilities.
You probably enjoy driving, that is why you chose to drive, and also it is a change from the routine: taking breaks, and soaking in the local flavor.
The second picture is really good.
Delhi must be getting very very cold now.
Here in Bangalore, there is still no real sign of winter, to think once upon a time it used to be very pleasant cool year round.
BEAUTIFUL place!! hope you had a good time. India is soooo pretty!
So true. Enjoy!! :)
you seem to have had a wonderful road trip, Uncle!
yes, home is the best...though I would like to know your thoughts about homes with fighting/abusive parents, incestuous relatives and such?
Delhi is one of my fav place in India..
It feel good when you finally come home :)
So true... home sweet home...
1 ques... why did u say that it might be last time traveling together???
I can imagine, you must have enjoyed the loooong drive.. and the pictures are really beautiful.. keep sharing :)
love india ..miss india..
these are beautiful pictures ..you had good time brought good memories home ,,and had devi darshan ..blessed one!
home has comfort but worth of home is known after we visit hotels ..and relatives!
SHILPA :
So true. It is felt only when you are away for some time. Take care
IRFANUDDIN :
AAPKE SHAYRAANAA ANDAAZ SE MERI BAAT KO SAHI KAHNE KE TARIQUE SE MAZZAA AA GAYAA. Take care
SARO :
You said it - There is NO place like HOME. Take care
AMRITA :
AAPKI SARAAHANAA KA DHANYAAWAAD. Take care
MEERA :
It was fun driving, specially in hills. I have undertaken such long drive after almost 26 years. Wedding was enjoyable as expected. And HOME is SWEET HOME always. Take care
RAMA :
I do love to drive but now like to take it little easy. So true, we like to stay at our relative's place for not too long. Thanks for appreciating photograph. Delhi is getting cold now. Take care
AMRITA :
I visited that place after more than 26 years. Inspite of some changes it is still beautiful. You are right India is beautiful because of diversity. Take care
SHREYA :
Thanks, you too have all the fun. Take care
OLDFOX :
Yes, we had wonderful time. I will try to write about what you suggested a s a p. Take care
RUCHI :
How about visiting soon? Hope you do and also find time to meet. Take care
SABI :
Right you are. Take care
VEENA :
So true, nothing like HOME. Such opportunities are not very frequent as when whole family goes out of town then someone has to stay back due to our dog and generally I do so. With advancing age, though no medical hitch, one needs to be practical, isn't it? Take care
ANN :
You are right, I did enjoy. Thanks for appreciating photographs. Take care
HARMAN :
It will definitely in fond memories. And icing was DEVI DARSHAN. There are so many worth visiting places in India. Home is HOME, isn't it? Take care
You are right...no matter how many faults our home has...it is still OUR home..Built with a lot of love and one that has withstood stormy weathers and splendid sunshine..
TRANQUILITY :
So have so well told what most of us may feel.
Take care
We say 'Duniya no chhedo ghar'! The end of the world is home. Pictures are beautiful and it wont be a last outing together.
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