IN SEARCH OF AZAD(I)
PATRIOTIC TOURISM - Day 1 There are many types of touring - Staycations, Heritage trails, Spritual Tourism etc. But this summer that went by, my son and I went on a Patriotic tour! For the past couple of years he has been reading heavily about the Indian Freedom Movement and has developed deep affinity for the heroes involved and wanted to visit the historical sites. So much so that a home body like me felt inspired to oblige 🙂 We first flew to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The taxi driver was courteous as he took us around the city which has got a good facelift since Kumbhamela. After a decent lunch, we proceeded to visit the legendary Alfred park where Chandra Shekar Azad was martyred. It was a vast area, not very crowded and had the vibe of a place where you can just sit out and read a book on a sunny winter afternoon. The tall old trees and green grass all over showed that the park has been well maintained over the years. It was a looong...