Temple of Devta Naag, the supreme deity of Pundar Valley is about 250 years old. Folklores say that Rana Paras Chand of Rathore clan, head of the erstwhile princely state of Jubbal, burnt down the old temple. They say that his father-in-law died and he announced a statewide mourning. This happened in the month of… Continue reading Anti-nationals of Pundar
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2 Days in Eastern Hajar
We have been planning this trip for a year now. Majlis Al Jinn was on my list since I arrived in Oman. It is the 2nd largest cave chamber in the world. Three times I tried but couldn't make it. It was car trouble twice and once the road was washed by sudden rains. So… Continue reading 2 Days in Eastern Hajar
Al Wusta and Sugar Dunes
Aug 31, 2017: We started with a hefty breakfast at a dhaba in Rusayl. We took the Old Sur road Route 23 from Bidbid and then to Sinaw on Route 27. We checked out Sinaw which was slightly more awake then usual inland Omani towns because of Eid festivities. We bought some supplies here and… Continue reading Al Wusta and Sugar Dunes