A Trip to The Unknown There are many places in the world not on any maps. Unknown to many at large, these places evoke a sense of mystery to any visitor lucky (or unlucky) enough to stumble upon them.
It was on one such occasion we came upon this temple built on top of a hill. There are no map markers designating its existence on Google Maps. Aside from the locals, not many people seem to know this place even exists. We managed to find it while roaming around the back roads close to the Sundarpada-Jatani road out A Trip to The Unknown of Bhubaneshwar.
One lazy afternoon we decided that knowing the neighbourhood is a good idea and set out on bikes to map the surroundings. We managed to end up behind the Xavier University campus and came face to face with Aditya Birla Public School. We’d heard from the stalls near the intersection close by that there was a temple up the hill close to the school so we thought – why the hell not? A Trip to The Unknown This led to us going through a side road by the school and we managed to find the temple gate easy enough.
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Going up however meant we had to walk as the cement-limestone road up the hill ended halfway through. The incline was not too steep so we parked up there and started walking. Dusty path gave way to rough stone steps winding up the hill and finally big rock faces till we reached the summit. It was a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with nobody around except for us. The solitude was quite soothing.
We’d managed to get up about 200 feet from the ground in a pretty steep incline. The pressure difference was enough to pop our ears and temperature was pretty cool A Trip to The Unknown for a sunny afternoon. We had a grand view of the Daya river as it winded though the countryside.
Sadly, light had begun to fade, so we hurried downhill back to where our bikes were parked. We’d spent about an hour on the hill and with lightened hearts decided to cut the day short and return home.
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It was a good impromptu adventure not too far away from home and reinforces our belief that there are many such places hidden away in our state that need to be highlighted. We’d A Trip to The Unknown like to cover such places more in the future but our itinerary is full for the coming year. So, if it happens again, it will be a surprise to both us and you, and there is nothing that will delight us more.
We also have videos but they have not been edited yet so keep watching the blog as we will put them up soon.
To round up, we started the day looking for adventure and found it nearby, even ifA Trip to The Unknown it was a small one. We hope we’ll keep finding more so that we can keep showing you the beauty of Odisha.
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Imagine embarking on a journey to a destination shrouded in mystery, a place waiting to be unraveled. Let’s delve into the exhilarating experience of a trip to the unknown, where surprises and discoveries await at every turn.
As I stepped onto the airplane, a surge of anticipation coursed through my veins. The destination? Uncertain. The itinerary? Undefined. It was a journey fueled by curiosity, a quest for A Trip to The Unknown the unfamiliar. Buckled in my seat, I eagerly awaited the voyage to the enigmatic realm that lay ahead.
The plane soared through the clouds, carrying me away from the familiar landscapes I had grown accustomed to. With each passing hour, the world outside transformed, and my excitement grew exponentially. Would I find myself amidst vibrant bustling cities, or in the midst of serene untouched landscapes? Only time would tell.
Finally, the plane touched down, and I emerged into a world that seemed both familiar and alien. The air carried a different scent, the language spoken was foreign yet captivating. It was like stepping into a dreamscape, where every moment was a gateway to new experiences.
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Days turned into weeks as I ventured through uncharted territories, my senses tingling with each encounter. I tasted exotic cuisines, heard melodies that resonated with my soul, and witnessed breathtaking natural wonders that left me in awe. The unknown had become a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors, a symphony of cultures and landscapes.
But beyond the external adventures, this journey to the unknown was also an exploration of the self. Removed from the comforts of routine, I discovered strength and resilience I never knew existed within me. I embraced the uncertainty, the spontaneity, and the transformations that occurred along the way. It was a voyage of self-discovery, a captivating chapter in the story of my life.
