Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Pine needle syrup
May 22, 2018
Pine needle Syrup
22 May 2018
22 May 2018
In the spring we make pine syrup after we harvest the new pine spruce. We use the syrup for Christmas cocktails because of the rich flavor or when we are sick.
My husband made a vodka pine flavor last year and he loved the idea. This year he is gone try again.
Go and have fun foraging the pine trees with your family. We did this year a photo shoot also. Imagine my little one asking for photos near the small trees. It was a great day to spend with my family.
My husband made a vodka pine flavor last year and he loved the idea. This year he is gone try again.
Go and have fun foraging the pine trees with your family. We did this year a photo shoot also. Imagine my little one asking for photos near the small trees. It was a great day to spend with my family.
Ingredients:
– 4 cups fresh pine spruce needles
– 8 Cups water
– 2 cup sugar
– 8 Cups water
– 2 cup sugar
Directions:
In a saucepan combine the needles with water. Cook until liquid is reduced about 40 minutes. Stir the sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.
I replaced the sugar with honey. I liked it too.
Most of the recipes say to refrigerate for 1 month. I can tell you that I have syrup since 2 years ago and is great. I put them in small bottles.
Most of the recipes say to refrigerate for 1 month. I can tell you that I have syrup since 2 years ago and is great. I put them in small bottles.
My favorite drink is 2 teaspoons of syrup and ½ liter of water. In the summer make refreshment out of this cocktail with mint leaves, lemon and lots of ice.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Aloe Vera For Weight Loss: Here's Why Ghritkumari May Help You Shed Kilos
May 16, 2018
Known as ghritkumari in Hindi, aloe vera has millions of takers around the world and is used in the form of gels, cream and juices, due to the plant's wondrous health benefits. But did you know that...
The bright green cacti-like succulent plant of aloe vera doesn't need any introduction. Apart from finding a revered place in Ayurveda, it is also valued highly in the beauty and health industries. Ever since dieticians, beauty and health experts have started talking about the benefits of using and consuming aloe vera, the plant has started making an appearance in gardens and on window sills of houses all around the world. Known as ghritkumari in Hindi, the plant has millions of takers around the world and is used in the form of gels, cream and juices, due to the aloe vera's wondrous health benefits. You may have read about the amazing health benefits of eating aloe vera, drinking its juice and also incorporating the gel in your beauty regime. But did you know that aloe vera may also help you in weight loss? The nutritionally dense plant also has some active compounds which may help you shed a few pounds, while also improving the quality of your skin and hair. It's usually consumed in the form of aloe vera juice, which is made by mixing the gel of the plant with water.
2. Boosts Metabolism: Aloe vera is believed to give a boost to the metabolism, which helps the body burn more fat. Aloe vera's metabolism boosting properties are credited to the presence of vitamin B, which converts the fat stored in the body into energy and aids weight loss.
Aloe vera for weight loss: The plant helps in detoxification and fights inflammation.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Aloe vera is believed to be full of antioxidants, which fight inflammation in the body. Although antioxidants and weight loss may not have any direct scientific link, foods that are rich in antioxidants are often also found to promote weight loss.
Also Read: 5 Ways to Use Aloe Vera to Rejuvenate Your Skin and Hair
4. Aids Digestion: Aloe vera has laxative properties and when consumed in small quantities may aid digestion. An unhealthy gut or poor digestive health is often linked to weight gain. A healthy digestive system translates to proper metabolisation of food and an optimal expulsion of waste from the body, which aids weight loss.
5. Fights Water Retention: Being a laxative, aloe vera juice is ideal for fighting water weight. However, it must be mentioned here that you should never drink too much of the juice, as it may then lead to diarrohea, cramping in stomach, dehydration, etc.
6. Heart Healthy: Regular consumption of aloe vera is healthy for the heart, as the plant is believed to fight cholesterol in the blood. Aloe vera is also said to regulate blood sugar levels, eliminating the need for you to eat more often.
Also Read: 8 Diuretic Foods That Can Help You Lose That Water Weight
You can also add aloe vera juice (aloe vera gel in warm water) to your afternoon tea. Apart from this, you can blend in aloe vera gel with your morning weight loss smoothies or vegetable juices. It is always better to use fresh aloe vera gel, straight from the plant, instead of using packaged gels. Also, make your own aloe vera juice at home, instead of buying bottles of it from a store. It's always recommended to consult a certified dietician or your physician before consuming aloe vera, to know more about its proper dosage or possible side-effects.
Here are some health benefits of aloe vera, which make it great for weight loss:
1. Detoxification: The aloe vera gel contains a complex carbohydrate known as acemannan, which facilitates the absorption of nutrients by the cells, nourishes them and also helps detoxify them. Aloe vera juice may help in detoxification of the digestive tract, especially the colon.2. Boosts Metabolism: Aloe vera is believed to give a boost to the metabolism, which helps the body burn more fat. Aloe vera's metabolism boosting properties are credited to the presence of vitamin B, which converts the fat stored in the body into energy and aids weight loss.
Aloe vera for weight loss: The plant helps in detoxification and fights inflammation.Also Read: 5 Ways to Use Aloe Vera to Rejuvenate Your Skin and Hair
4. Aids Digestion: Aloe vera has laxative properties and when consumed in small quantities may aid digestion. An unhealthy gut or poor digestive health is often linked to weight gain. A healthy digestive system translates to proper metabolisation of food and an optimal expulsion of waste from the body, which aids weight loss.
5. Fights Water Retention: Being a laxative, aloe vera juice is ideal for fighting water weight. However, it must be mentioned here that you should never drink too much of the juice, as it may then lead to diarrohea, cramping in stomach, dehydration, etc.
6. Heart Healthy: Regular consumption of aloe vera is healthy for the heart, as the plant is believed to fight cholesterol in the blood. Aloe vera is also said to regulate blood sugar levels, eliminating the need for you to eat more often.
Also Read: 8 Diuretic Foods That Can Help You Lose That Water Weight
How To Consume Aloe Vera For Weight Loss
Aloe vera can be consumed in many ways, the only condition being that it is consumed in small quantities to prevent any side effects. Moreover, if you have frequent tummy troubles and problems like diarrhoea or loose motions, it's best to avoid consumption of aloe vera juice. To prepare aloe vera juice, take a glass full of water and add some fresh aloe vera gel to it. Put the water in a pan and heat it while constantly stirring, until the gel blends in with the water. You can also add a little bit of lemon to the mix and drink this water, first thing in the morning, as a detoxifying drink.You can also add aloe vera juice (aloe vera gel in warm water) to your afternoon tea. Apart from this, you can blend in aloe vera gel with your morning weight loss smoothies or vegetable juices. It is always better to use fresh aloe vera gel, straight from the plant, instead of using packaged gels. Also, make your own aloe vera juice at home, instead of buying bottles of it from a store. It's always recommended to consult a certified dietician or your physician before consuming aloe vera, to know more about its proper dosage or possible side-effects.
Green Chilli Seed Benefits: Here's Why You Should Add Spice To Your Food
May 16, 2018
Chilli seeds should be added to the curries; these tiny wonders may look like they cannot do anything good, but they come packed with many nutrients
Most of us have a habit of eating green chillies with a meal; turns out, it may be a great practice. Green chillies may be fiery, but they have numerous benefits to offer. In fact, more than the thick green skin, it is the seeds that give you a spicy flavour. Chilli seeds should be added to the curries; these tiny wonders may look like they cannot do anything good, but they come packed with many nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, copper, potassium, niacin, dietary fibre, folate, et al. Let's look at the many benefits chilli seeds may have. According to Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Coach Shilpa Arora, "Green chillies are loaded with vitamin C and the seeds are excellent to speed metabolism. When eaten raw with meals, these seeds help aid digestion." Chillies have most of the heating property in the seeds, whereas, the flesh is generally mild. Here are some of the important benefits seeds have to offer.
1. Stimulates digestive system
Eating the seeds help produce saliva that is important for the human digestive system. Eating them raw along with other foods will only stimulate digestion process.
(Also Read: 12 Health Benefits Of Green Chillies You Should Know)
2. Lowers cholesterol level
Chilli seeds help lower cholesterol levels as they contain a substance known as phytosterol that acts as a good fat for our body. Phytosterols remove plaque in the blood vessels, prevent the absorption of blood cholesterol in the intestine, and also lower cholesterol formation so that negligible cholesterol can build-up. This way your heart remains healthy.
3. May help in losing weight
Chillies contain capsaicin that helps speed up metabolism and help the body to burn calories faster; this is because the seeds increase body temperature and heart rate. Moreover, it also speeds up the digestive system, which also plays a key role in losing weight.
4. Has antioxidants
It is the presence of various antioxidants in chilli seeds that help your body fight and eliminate free radicals in the body. Antioxidants like vitamins C, E and K, phytosterol, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin help keep the body healthy, further boosting immunity.
It is the presence of various antioxidants in chilli seeds that help your body fight free radicals
5. May help treat flu
Symptoms of flu may include cold, fever and cough; it is believed that if you consume spicy food as good as chilli seeds, it may help increase excretion of sweat, relieving the symptoms of disruptive flu. Spicy foods are known to open the airway, reduce sinusitis and other flu symptoms.
6. It is anti-bacterial
Seeds are known to have anti-bacterial properties that help keep your skin problems and other infections at bay.
So, it is not only the flesh but also the seeds that are known to be quite healthy. Do not discard them away and use them wisely. Make sure you do not overdose on them as they produce heat in the body. Go on and spice it up!
Eating the seeds help produce saliva that is important for the human digestive system. Eating them raw along with other foods will only stimulate digestion process.
(Also Read: 12 Health Benefits Of Green Chillies You Should Know)
Eating the seeds help produce saliva that is important for the human digestive system
Chilli seeds help lower cholesterol levels as they contain a substance known as phytosterol that acts as a good fat for our body. Phytosterols remove plaque in the blood vessels, prevent the absorption of blood cholesterol in the intestine, and also lower cholesterol formation so that negligible cholesterol can build-up. This way your heart remains healthy.
3. May help in losing weight
Chillies contain capsaicin that helps speed up metabolism and help the body to burn calories faster; this is because the seeds increase body temperature and heart rate. Moreover, it also speeds up the digestive system, which also plays a key role in losing weight.
4. Has antioxidants
It is the presence of various antioxidants in chilli seeds that help your body fight and eliminate free radicals in the body. Antioxidants like vitamins C, E and K, phytosterol, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin help keep the body healthy, further boosting immunity.
Symptoms of flu may include cold, fever and cough; it is believed that if you consume spicy food as good as chilli seeds, it may help increase excretion of sweat, relieving the symptoms of disruptive flu. Spicy foods are known to open the airway, reduce sinusitis and other flu symptoms.
6. It is anti-bacterial
Seeds are known to have anti-bacterial properties that help keep your skin problems and other infections at bay.
So, it is not only the flesh but also the seeds that are known to be quite healthy. Do not discard them away and use them wisely. Make sure you do not overdose on them as they produce heat in the body. Go on and spice it up!
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Khanda Sahib
May 10, 2018
A replica of the Khanda in city of Kaithal, Haryana
The Khanda (Punjabi: ਖੰਡਾ, khaṇḍā) is the symbol of the Sikh faith, that attained its current form around the first decade of the 20th century.[1]
It is an amalgam of three symbols:[2]
- A double-edged khanda (sword) in the centre
- A chakkar (chakram)
- Two single-edged swords, or kirpan, crossed at the bottom, which sit on either side of the khanda and chakkar. They represent the dual characteristics of Miri-Piri, indicating the integration of both spiritual and temporal sovereignty together and not treating them as two separate and distinct entities.[3]
It depicts the Sikh doctrine Deg Tegh Fateh in emblematic form. It consists of three weapons and a circle: the khanda, two kirpansand the chakkar which is a circle. It is the military emblem of the Sikhs. It is also part of the design of the Nishan Sahib. A double edged khanda (sword) is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an ornament or finial.
In recent years, the Khanda has been used to show solidarity within the Sikh community after high profile shootings in the United States.[4]
Another symbol that may be confused with the Khanda is the aad chand (lit. "half moon") of the Nihang, which consists of a khandasword in the middle of a crescent, aligned with points upward.[5]
The symbol is encoded in Unicode, in the Miscellaneous Symbols range, at codepoint
Tour of Sanghai China
May 10, 2018
10thMay 2018
It must have been my third day in Shanghai & the first time I had been alone in a foreign country. I decided I would spend the day around the things I love the most, airplanes. I had read about an aviation museum near Hongqiao International Airport, so I set out to find it.
I didn’t understand a word of Chinese & the concepts of subways & public busses were completely foreign to me. In hindsight, I should have paid attention when my friend explained the subway system to me. I should also point out that this particular day was cold & it was raining, the worst weather combination in my opinion.
I made my way to the closest metro station, got a few snacks & jumped on the first train that was headed in the right direction. I made it to Jing’an Temple & I had to change lines there. It seemed simple because there was only one other line at that station… maybe not simple enough. Perhaps I was overwhelmed by the culture shock or maybe it was my complete ignorance for public transport, either one, I got on the correct line going in the wrong direction.
About an hour & a half later, I arrived at the end of the line which happened to be Pudong International Airport. I realized I had made a mistake. I connected to the WIFI & reassessed how to get to the other airport. Slightly upset, I headed back to the metro & attempted to get to the other airport.
After a further two & a half hours, I got off the train at the station before Hongqiao in the hopes of being able to walk around & find the museum. It was cold & wet & I struggled to make my way around. I decided to go back to the metro, get to the airport, find some food & then try find the museum from that angle.
Due to some safety concern, the police weren’t letting non-passengers into the airport & from my understanding, you could only leave that area on the metro or in a car, not on foot. Being naïve & not knowing that these things happen while travelling, I was extremely upset & felt really emotional. I was hungry, dripping wet & shivering. The only shop in the metro station was a tea stand with a glass display case full of cakes & treats. I went there to buy some tea. Using a combination of charades & pointing, I stumbled my way through an order. I got my cup of tea & I went to pierce the plastic covering with a straw… Sploosh! The straw had gone through the whole cup. Piping hot tea all over my hand, down my arm, covering the entire display case & dripping into puddles on the floor.
I often think of how amusing it must have been for passers-by to see an awkward foreigner being shouted at by a tea vendor. I never did find that aviation museum. I also never got to taste that Oreo infused vanilla milk tea. I did, however, learn the importance of checking the weather forecast, double checking you are headed in the right direction(literally) & making sure you know exactly where you want to go, not just having a vague idea.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
OnePlus 6 nears its launch
May 05, 2018
OnePlus 6 REVEALED? Huge leak shows fans what they can expect from new Android phone
AS the OnePlus 6 nears its launch, speculation about the spec of the Chinese smartphone start-up’s latest Android device has reached fever pitch.
The OnePlus 6's launch event on May 16 will reveal all, finally
Now, an entry on the Chinese certification website TENAA may have given away all of the juicy details on the OnePlus 6.
The listing states that the new OnePlus phone will have a 6.28 inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ resolution and an even smaller notch than on the Apple iPhone X.
The TENAA record shows that the OnePlus 6 will have a resolution of 1080 by 2280 pixels, this will give a 19:9 aspect ratio.
The notch at the top of the edge-to-edge display on the OnePlus 6 is said to be just 19.6mm x 7.68mm big.
Meanwhile, the much-vaunted phone is, according to the TENAA record, set to come with 6GB of RAM as standard and 256GB of internal storage.
There is also expected to be another version with 8GB of RAM.
The OnePlus 6’s camera has been talked up by the manufacturers, and an innovative tie-in with Vogue India saw it create the first smartphone-shot cover of any Indian magazine.
It was also the first Vogue cover globally to use a smartphone camera.
Photographer Errikos Andreou used the OnePlus 6 to shoot model Aditya Rao Hydari for the magazine,
The new phone will have a dual-camera configuration on its rear, comprised of 20MP and a 16MP camera, along with a 16MP front-facing camera.
The TENAA listing also reiterates many rumours that we have already heard about the new phone.
Now, an entry on the Chinese certification website TENAA may have given away all of the juicy details on the OnePlus 6.
The listing states that the new OnePlus phone will have a 6.28 inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ resolution and an even smaller notch than on the Apple iPhone X.
The TENAA record shows that the OnePlus 6 will have a resolution of 1080 by 2280 pixels, this will give a 19:9 aspect ratio.
The notch at the top of the edge-to-edge display on the OnePlus 6 is said to be just 19.6mm x 7.68mm big.
Meanwhile, the much-vaunted phone is, according to the TENAA record, set to come with 6GB of RAM as standard and 256GB of internal storage.
There is also expected to be another version with 8GB of RAM.
The OnePlus 6’s camera has been talked up by the manufacturers, and an innovative tie-in with Vogue India saw it create the first smartphone-shot cover of any Indian magazine.
It was also the first Vogue cover globally to use a smartphone camera.
Photographer Errikos Andreou used the OnePlus 6 to shoot model Aditya Rao Hydari for the magazine,
The new phone will have a dual-camera configuration on its rear, comprised of 20MP and a 16MP camera, along with a 16MP front-facing camera.
The TENAA listing also reiterates many rumours that we have already heard about the new phone.
The OnePlus 6 will challenge Apple and Samsung once again
For instance it states that the OnePlus 6 will run on an octa-core processor, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, and that the phone will run Oxygen OS based on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.
Other details have sneaked out too, with OnePlus confirming that, like the iPhone X, the OnePlus 6 will have a glass case.
Fans also expect the new phone to be the company’s first water-resistant device and to sport astonishingly tiny bezels.
A special Avengers edition of the OnePlus 6 will also be released, but unfortunately for UK fans that is allegedly set to be exclusively available in India.
The OnePlus 6 will be launched on May 16 ahead of being available at a range of pop-up stores - the only UK one to be in Shoreditch, east London, from May 21.
It is rumoured to retail for around £500 in the UK.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro Price in India
May 02, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro Price in India Raised by Rs. 1,000 Over PCBA Import Taxes, Rupee Depreciation
Wednesday 2 May
Redmi Note 5 Pro price in India has been hiked within a few months of its launch in the country. Xiaomi announced the new Redmi Note 5 price in India on Monday, saying it will be effective from Tuesday, May 1. It claims the Redmi Note 5 price hike is an effort to ramp up supply of the smartphone in the face of recent changes in PCBA import taxes and the depreciation of the rupee since the beginning of the year. The new prices will be effective on all channels the smartphone is available on, including Mi.com, Mi Home stores, Flipkart, and offline retailers.
Redmi Note 5 price in India
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price in India has been increased by Rs. 1,000, and the smartphone will now start at Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant. Alongside, the 55-inch Mi TV 4 has also received a price hike for the same reasons, effective from the same date. The 6GB RAM variant price remains the same as its Rs. 16,999 launch pricein February.
Making the announcement in a tweet on Monday, Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain added that the company will be honouring the Rs. 13,999 pre-orders already placed for the Redmi Note 5 Pro (Review) on Mi.com - an offer that was only started recently.
Jain provided further insight as to the reasons for the price hike, saying, "In order to ramp up supply for the Redmi Note 5 Pro, we are importing a significant amount of PCBAs as our local PCBA production would only ramp up to 100 percent by CY Q3 2018. With the recent changes in tax structure on PCBA imports and the depreciation of the rupee (by around 5 percent since the beginning of the year), this has resulted in a significant increase in costs for us."
Redmi Note 5 Pro specifications
The dual-SIM Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. It too sports a 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 450-nit brightness, 83 percent NTSC colour gamut, and 2.5D curved glass. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, clocked at up to 1.8GHz, coupled with the Adreno 509 GPU and either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup, with the 12-megapixel primary sensor sporting an aperture of f/2.2 and a 1.25-micron pixel size, while the 5-megapixel secondary sensor has a f/2.0 aperture and 1.12-micron pixel size. The dual rear camera setup is accompanied by an LED flash module. On the front, it bears a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor complete with an LED selfie-light module and Beautify 4.0 beautification tech that's been optimised for India. Both front and rear cameras offer Portrait mode Bokeh effects. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes in a single storage variant - 64GB - which is expandable via microSD card in a hybrid dual-SIM format.
Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. It is powered by a 4000mAh battery that's rated to deliver up to 14 hours of continuous video playback, with 5V/2A fast charging. It measures 158.6x75.4x8.05mm and weighs 181 grams.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Thursday, April 26, 2018
5 Tips to first time visitor to Indida
April 26, 2018
26thApril 2018
India is a burning cauldron of culture. And people who want to visit India, are most attracted to its diversity and food. But it is all fun and games till someone mugs you and you are left with nothing but your clothes. Here are a few tips to guide you through your first visit to India.
Embrace Comfort Over Fashion
India is a proud mother of four seasons. No matter where you travel in India, you will find yourself unsure of what the weather will be next. For example, let me tell you my own stories from experience.I once saw a girl dressed up in a summer dress, but wearing heels; heels on a beach! Yeah, you read that right. You have to take that pointy thing off your foot if you want to have a chance at feeling the sands between your toes.
I also once dressed up in three layers of clothing in a hill station, but as the noon came, I regretted my choice of clothes. In India, you will come across different weather in different regions. In summers, Delhi and nearly rest of the country are burning.
But the quiet Himalayan towns are a respite. Carry with you clothes that are modest and comfy. The public here is conservative, so forget showing arms and legs unless you are on a beach or a city like Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai.
Protection from Strangers
This point may sound weird because travel is all about going places and making friends. But India is a risky place to travel to. You will be appalled at the rape cases that occur on a daily basis in the country. It is not just the safety of women travelers I am talking about but also the males.
I will share a personal story here too. It was the first time my uncle traveled to Delhi, and then he was drugged and mugged by his taxi driver. It was with the help of a few street kids that he made it to the hospital and still lives. Just want to say that be smart and alert. India is a friendly place till you do not lose your common sense.
Explore Offbeat Bypaths
Yasss! Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Udaipur, and Jaipur – the Golden triangle is all good. But if you want to really discover the essence of India then all you have to do is pack your bags and dare to tread somewhere less traveled.
Everyone visiting Manali goes to the Hadimba Devi Temple but there are a few who travel to the smallest church in India, which is also located there.
The swargadwara of Puri is the famous beach but take a ride and go to the Chandrabhaga beach which is quiet and surreal, unlike the crowded ones.India, no doubt has popular places to offer but you can steal offbeat from it and still be happy.
Caution: Spice Alert
Those who are the health nuts are going to have a teeny weeny bit of trouble here. Wherever you go, you will find local street foods. And I will be lying if I said they are not good. Try the local food as much as you want but be ready to be hit with a tsunami of spices because Indians do not hold back on it.
Carry medicines with you though, so that you can treat yourself in case of emergency. Drink loads of water ( bottled ones), which will help with the food as well as the excess sweating.
Train Travel is the Best
Mostly all the cities in India are well connected with railways. Rather than taking flights from prominent cities and then using trains or buses. It is better to travel by Train. You can even login to the IRCTC app which offers various trips for tourists.
And you can easily book the tickets from one destination to other. Always make sure to book an A/C ticket because the general can be sweaty and cramped (that is if only you want comfort travel).
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5 Monastery stays which brings Wanderlus in You
April 26, 2018
26thApril 2018
Even though monastery stays are not much popular among travelers, it opens a great opportunity for travelers to have a close encounter with the customs and lifestyle of monastery communities who are living isolated from the outer world. It is fascinating, to say the least.
Monastery Stays
Here is the list of five monastery stays from around the world which are open for travelers and that invokes an inner wanderlust in you.Hemis Monastery, India
Hemis monastery is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas on the foothills of Indus valley, located few km away from the popular tourist spot Leh, in North India.
The main attraction of Hemis monastery is the Hemis festival, a cultural celebration of colorful dances and unique rituals of Buddhist monks which is conducted every year in the month of June or July.
Tourists can have a stay at this monastery if informed beforehand and get an insight into the Buddhist culture from the friendly monks.
Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Kopan monastery comes second in the list of monastery stays, established in Kathmandu, the downhills of the Himalayas in Nepal.
It provides facilities for travelers to stay in their adobe and be a part of their community as a guest. They also provide meditation courses for travelers who are interested.
Travelers can walk around the monastery to feel the calm and serene ambiance, can meditate in the gardens or meditation halls, visit the prayer wheels and communicate with the monks to know about their customs and rituals.
Read: 30 Awesome Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust
Sanctuary of the Madonna Di Pietralba, Italy
The third monastery stays on the list is the Sanctuary of the Madonna Di Pietralba in Italy which is beautifully located between Nova Ponente and Monte San Pietro with an astonishing backdrop of snow-covered Dolomite valleys.
Thousands of pilgrims come to visit here annually to worship the miraculous statue of Lady of Sorrows. Sanctuary of the Madonna Di Pietralba has a history which dates back to 18th century.
Being a tourist you can enjoy the pristine atmosphere of the chapel by immersing in its historical stories; enjoy trekking, golf and mountain bike tours during summer; can visit the religious sites connecting to the sanctuary.
New Norcia Benedictine Community, Australia
New Norcia Benedictine community is located in the monastic town called New Norcia in Western Australia. This monastery was found by SpanishBenedictine monks in the year 1847.
They welcome tourists to experience their monastic life and to explore the New Norcia town. They conduct day tours for visitors which includes visiting the Abbey church, an old Flour mill which dates back to 1879 and other activities.
There are self-guided tours where one can learn the Benedictine community’s history in the art gallery; experience the 1500-year-old tradition of the community in their private chapel; visit the New Norcia hotel and taste a glass of Abbey wine.
Sisters of Nazareth Convent, Israel
Sisters of Nazareth Convent in Jerusalem, Israel has got interesting historical facts. The convent was built by a group of French nuns who came to Jerusalem in 1881. Later archaeological evidence was discovered in the convent premises, which includes underground rooms, built walls and rooms which dates back to the 1st century AD.
The area where the convent was built was a Jewish burial site in the Roman period. Today this convent runs a school for deaf and blind kids and they also provide accommodation for pilgrims.
Travelers can stay here and experience the peaceful atmosphere and they can visit the Jewish remains after taking an appointment.
Have you ever thought how life would be for a person who lives in a monastery leading a religious life? What would be there perception about travel?
Travel is about exploring places, exploring the culture and exploring people. If you are a traveler who seeks for unique travel experience, then never miss a chance to stay in a monastery at least once in your travel life.
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