The narrator describes a tiring trip to Nishkalank Panch Pandas Mahadev and Palitana, a center for Shwetambar Jains. The journey began early from Hotel Mausam, and the narrator rode in a noisy auto rickshaw, stopping for tea along the way. Bhavnagar, a charming small town, was traversed with twists and turns, where the narrator encountered pyramid-like salt heaps being worked on by heavy machinery. Upon reaching the Kodiyak seashore, the narrator changed into water-friendly attire and began walking barefoot on the sandy, cool beach. Despite the slippery conditions and hidden rocks causing discomfort, the narrator continued, observing families with young children enjoying the water. After a challenging walk of less than a kilometer, they approached a cemented platform marked by a tower with red and white rings, ready to witness the tides. The first part of the trip concludes here.

by Shashikant Oak in English Travel stories

Writen by Shashikant Oak

Category Travel stories