She leaves a tiny part of her heart everywhere she travels. And memories from the places fill up the void in her heart and soul
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Trekking in the Gangotri National Park
Walking in the mountains has always felt so therapeutic. The only thoughts that run in my mind are things like where to walk, where to step (need to watch my…
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Sacred Khecheopalri Lake in West Sikkim
This picture has a story with a happy ending but that which starts with an unpleasant experience. Read on.
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Clouds over Himalayan Mountains at Mana in Uttarakhand
No matter how many times I visit the mountains, no matter how many times I see them, walk amongst them. I fall in love with them, all over again, every…
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Top Three Himalayan Campsites
Though I love everything about trekking in the Himalayas (esp.), I also look forward to the campsite where I’m going to spend time, resting, walking around, eating, star gazing, sometimes…
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World Oceans Day: Must-see Ocean Documentaries
How beautiful the oceans and seas make our planet look from above. The first time I had flown over the Bay of Bengal which is the northeastern part of the…
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Blue Poppy: The Queen of Himalayan Wildflowers
The path slippery at some stretches, with snow, tiny rocks and loose gravel, ascended gradually. I walked steadily on the steep path that lead to the tranquil Shri Hemkund Sahib…
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Sharing Some Tea-stories On International Tea Day
Tea, Chai, Cha – Happy International Tea Day! Chai – a special beverage that (almost) every Indian is fond of. Black tea, white tea, red tea, green tea, chamomile, jasmine,…
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The Stunning Lakes of Kashmir
Kashmir Great Lakes trek is one of my favorite treks – for one too many reasons. The beauty of Kashmir needs no introduction, but these gorgeous lakes high up in…
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Walking in the Mountains
I love the places that make you realise how tiny you and your problems are ~Anonymous
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Spiti Valley: A World Within A World
The cold mountain winds blew the dusty mountains stared
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A Nostalgic Walk in Mana, the Last Indian Village
Saraswati – the mystical river roared at Mana – the last Indian village in Uttarakhand, near the Indo-China/Tibet border.
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Lesser Golden Emperor Moth in Sohra
Lesser Golden Emperor – what a royal name! I thought. I was in a small village somewhere in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji – an extraordinarily gorgeous town full of tall waterfalls, sprawling hills, and verdant valleys.
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Ashoka Rock Edict at Kalsi, Uttarakhand
The little town of Kalsi in Uttarakhand is famous for the historical site displaying Ashoka rock edict.
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Big-little Stories
There’s something beautiful about dainty things, like the delicate and lovely wildflowers. Freedom, peace, beauty and a riot of colours.
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Gurudongmar Lake, North Sikkim
Waking up at 3am to start for Gurudongmar lake, traveling on the bad roads and braving the cold is totally worth the effort.
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Hongs of Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
The passages/gaps or cave-like structures around the towering limestone walls in the Phang Nga bay are called ‘hongs’ (meaning ‘rooms’ in Thai) and are best explored on kayaks and glass-bottom boats.
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Mountain Roads
Mountain roads, like bookmarks between the pages of a beautiful book that travel is…
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Rishikesh Vibes
Rishikesh in Uttarakhand indeed is a vibrant city, with an incredible blend of culture, spirituality, adventure, beauty. Nestled on the banks of mighty Ganga and surrounded by Himalayan mountains…
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Things I Miss
A little list of ‘things that I miss’, not in any order, and definitely none less than the others. Read along the little stories about them.
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Walking on the Edge of Meru Glacier
Traversing the Meru Glacier in itself is extremely challenging and adventurous feat that needs skill, and time. We had simply set out to scale as close as safely possible to the Meru Glacier this day.
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Flying Jewels of Garbhanga Forest
Nestled at the Assam-Meghalaya border and enriched by the adjoining forests and hills of Meghalaya, the Garbhanga reserve forest is home to plenty of butterflies, birds and animals.
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The Handsome Mount Shivling
After an almost incessant snowfall the previous night, we woke up to a beautiful clear day. And there it was, the stunning mount Shivling standing tall in its full glory!
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Pretty Scenes from Majuli – the River Island on Brahmaputra
Travel pictures from Majuli – the river island on Brahmaputra in Assam.
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Missing the Mountains on International Mountain Day
Celebrating the International Mountain Day by learning and updating myself with a bit more about them. This year’s theme for the Mountain Day is Mountain Biodiversity. If you too are…
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Pondicherry: Old Port and Pier
“Only fishermen are allowed on the Pier”, one of two lady Constables who were patrolling the area told me. I had asked them if I could walk on the pier.…
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Sunrise on Pamban Island
There was just a hint of light in the dark skies at the early hours of dawn. But places such as these are always buzzing with people, that time too,…
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Harshil to Mukhba: A Leisure Hike
Though at first I thought of walking from Harshil to Mukhba village – the winter abode of Ganga ji from the shrine at Gangotri, I didn’t. The tiny village of…
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Himalayan Wilderness
Gaumukh – the snout of the Gangotri Glacier, and the source of river Ganga or the Ganges, deep inside the Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand. It once resembled the snout…
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Yesterday It Snowed
The heart melts as the melting snow, slow and careful Reminiscing the cool warmth of the winter sun
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Hello Autumn
The clouds tired of raining, drift leisurely across the mountains, into the sky
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Autumn Colours
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”― Albert Camus Such pretty season autumn is, too bad that we don’t experience it as much here in India except…
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Kedarkantha – A Magical Sunrise over the Mountains
The trail of Kedarkantha is gorgeous with a variety of landscapes including pine forests, frozen and semi frozen lakes, pretty meadows, and as you climb high – thick snowy slopes
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Reminiscing the visit to Ki Monastery in Spiti Valley of Himachal
The Ki Monastery or Kye (Key) Gompa is a beautiful Buddhist monastery located in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is perched atop a hill, at an altitude of 4166 m above sea level.
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Aihole and Pattadakal: Towns Lost in Time
Closer to Badami, are the twin towns of Aihole and Pattadakal nestled along the Malaprabha river, flaunting the rich heritage of an ancient and medieval era
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Pondicherry, and the Treasures of the Seas
But just before Pondicherry, there’s a sleepy little, fishermen village. Just a few kilometres before a famous touristy place, yet, secluded in its own way and keeping some beautiful secrets
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A Day in Slo-mo in Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand
Not all travel stories leave you awed, some just tell things as they are, simple, regular, normal stuff.
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Nachiketa Tal: Hiking To The Hidden Lake
At the crack of dawn, I boarded a bus headed towards Lambgaon and got down at Chaurangikhal. The place is a pitstop for buses heading further into the mountains towards the far off Himalayan villages. It is also known for the Chauranginath temple.
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Harshil: The Charming Himalayan Valley
I love walking. And so on most travels I prefer to walk and explore the place leisurely. I’m missing traveling and walking around only because I don’t know (at this…
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Coffee With A View At Mandalpatti, Coorg
It was a relaxed trip to Madikeri, Coorg, to unwind and just be. So I’m going to just add some pictures to give the feel. But if you still want to know any additional info., like where to stay, how to visit Mandalpatti, etc., drop me a mail. A visit to Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, however, is recommended if you have time and interest.
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Memories From Pahalgam: A Beautiful Town In Kashmir
Kashmir is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places that I’ve travelled to. There’s so much I’ve missed and yet there’s so much I’ve experienced on each travel. Each time that I’ve been to Kashmir, I was always in for a new experience and abundant beauty to feast on.
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Monsoon Trek To Kalsubai – The Highest Peak In Maharashtra
Come monsoon and the Sahyadris of Maharashtra get a stunning makeover. Emerald hills, roaring waterfalls, sprawling valleys enveloped in mist – its all just too irresistible! Here’s an account of one such gorgeous monsoon trek that I went on – Kalsubai – the highest peak in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra
Read MoreThe Spring Vibes
The parched landscapes turn picturesque, skies are clear without any traces of the wintry gloom, grass blades sparkle and a countless flowers bloom unfolding Spring in India. This temperate season is a transition between the extreme temperatures of winter and summer. This sublime climate Spring breathes new life into the world by painting the earth with lovely colors.
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Goecha La: Rendezvous With Mount Kanchenjunga
Goechala trek in Sikkim is one of the most exciting treks in the Indian Himalayas. Walk in the wilderness of the Khanchendzonga National Park and witness a spectacular sunrise over the Mount Kanchenjunga.
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Gandikota: Of Rocks, River And ‘Gorge’ous Views
We walked through the narrow alleys of the Gandikota village, dotted with houses, with goats tied to posts, chickens running around, men and women busy in conversations. I looked around the massive red sandstone walls of the impressive Gandikota Fort dating back to several centuries ago that must have guarded the town.
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Kashmir Great Lakes Trek: The Spectacular Beauty
The sun was shining so bright right on my face and I felt completely drained as the heat sucked all the energy from my body. My bag felt so heavy and I, who always travels light, kicked myself for stuffing all those extra kgs into my compact backpack. Thoughts of not being able to make it
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A Rejuvenating Weekend At Shathayu Retreat, Bangalore
Imagine waking up to the melodious chirping of birds, amidst hills and greenery. To witness the chunky clouds float above a lake casting photographic reflections in it. To relax and reconnect with yourself; to experience peace and
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