Winter

Exploring Thailand’s Hidden Beaches and Islands

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Discover the breathtaking islands of Krabi, Thailand, where stunning beaches, snorkeling adventures, and bioluminescent nights await you.

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Trekking Adventures in the Great Himalayan National Park from Gushaini

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Explore the tranquil beauty of Gushaini in Tirthan Valley! Discover trekking routes, local culture, and stunning landscapes of Great Himalayan National Park amidst the Himalayas.

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Discovering Landour: A Traveler’s Guide to the Hill Station

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It felt like a wild goose chase; the bus to Dehradun was supposed to leave at 9 pm and I was unable to reach on time. Sometimes Indian Standard Time is a good thing, you realise when the bus driver is courteous enough to wait for you till 930 because you have pre-booked the ticket. We

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Exploring the Unseen Side of Kasol: Nature and Culture

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While coming back from Malana, I was given a small preview when I hitched a ride to Kasol. Curiously I asked him if he kept any charas with him? And out came a black soap, I was stunned. Read : Winds of Change in Malana This was the land of Bob Marley and free love, I had

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Two Day Snowfall in Manali : Adventure & Serendipity

32 Comments / Himachal Pradesh, JOMO, Manali, Nature Stays, Photo Story, Solo, Winter /

Much ado has been made about having a ‘bucket list.’ The moment you tell someone about a lovely experience you had on your unplanned holiday, it goes straight into their bucket list. Let me tell you very frankly, as human beings our greatest memories are not of places, but rather of the time we had, the happiness

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Trekking to Triund: A Beginner’s Guide

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My sister had been dreaming of going on a ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ kind of trek ever since the movie came out. I tried pepping her up for a solo trip to anywhere and gave her the usual tips for solo travel in India. In between someone who came home had this epic statement to make

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Brokpa Community : A Journey Through the Four Aryan Villages of Ladakh

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I had read passing references about the Brokpa community, most of them were rumours of German women coming in search of pure Aryan men. The people living in ‘four Aryan villages’ had remained culturally secluded and were different from the rest of the Ladakhis. Huff Post interviewed me about this, here. Read : Into Unknown Ladakh I

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