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Banjara Orchard Retreat, Thanedar, Simla – Review
Our first stop on the ‘Chalo Kaza’ run was at a place called Thanedar, ahead of Simla. We had planned two stops before Kaza...
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These are some bits and pieces collected from the villages of Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh during my stay at Gaggal Airport, Kangra in...
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Glorious Jalori – A Ride to Remember
“Where are you from?” asked the unassuming bong in a pink half sweater. However disappointed I was with him, I had to answer, “From...
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Sangla…. Unexplored India II
Since I was not able to complete my travelogue first time so it comes my second try…. So we started from Gurgaon and reached...
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Banjara Sangla Camp, Sangla, Himachal Pradesh – Review
Sangla, the quaint Himalayan village/town/valley is an over-deserving candidate for the travelogue that I was yet to write. But then between the ‘no-travelogue-at-all’ or...
View ArticleIn the Lap of the Apple Heartland – Narkanda (HP)
Bugged by the exasperating workload, we headed off to Shimla this weekend, to find solace, but only to bump into the whole of Delhi...
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Chitkul, Sangla (Himachal) – A photo essay
While we were at Sangla, we were suggested to drive down to a small Himalayan village on Indo-China Border as a day outing. It...
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Ambitious Drive to Jalori Pass
Ambitious two day trip to cover Narkanda , Jalori Pass, around 1100 Kms in chilly weather of December 2009. Narkanda is at 2621 metres...
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A day beyond Shimla to Narkanda
One day we planned to visit Shimla and Kufri. So I started the journey from Ludhiana and my friends from Delhi. We met at...
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Snow Escape….. Dalhousie
There were many more scenic places to visit around Dalhousie but for us, it was time to say Bye. We were in the car, climbing down from Dalhousie to Pathankot. Our mind full with the thoughts of...
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The Trans Himalayan Experience
We halted there for about an hour to tank up on fuel, breakfast and water. Soon it was time to move and we headed out to Tanglang La over the Gata Loops, which is a series of 21 hairpin bends, starting...
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In search of some trance: Kasol
This very famous hippy quote made me to search more and more about the hippy culture. I watched a documentary 'Last Hippy Standing' and finally decided to spend a few days in Kasol. I have been to the...
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An unusual journey through the hills of North India (Delhi- Paonta...
Me and My cousin Gaurav decided to take this unusual route on a week long trip and cover these many hillstation in one go.Best...
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kinnaur in mar 2010 (kalpa/sangla/chitkul) – I
Kalpa/Sangla/Chitkul (Mar 2010) We managed a full week break (09 days in effect, Saturday to next Sunday) thanks to the rare confluence of three...
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Kalpa/Sangla/Chitkul (Mar 2010) – II
Kalpa (2960 mtrs ASL) is a sleepy Himalayan outpost, with abounding greens, offering a vantage view of snow clad Kinner (derivative is the newer...
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Mighty Mcllo – A Journey to the Little Lhasa
“If you can imagine a hidden place, tucked safely away from the world…concealed by walls of high, snow-capped mountains…a place rich with all the...
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Shilonbagh… Much Awaited Outbound
Much awaited outbound of Airtel AES SMG to Shilonbagh sounded exiciting as it was again to my favorite destination – Himachal Pradesh. Location as...
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To 13800 ft and back on foot- Sar Pass – II
Part I – Base Camp Part III – The Descent Part II – The Ascent On the 20th (3rd day) we woke up bright...
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Car trip, Mumbai – Manali – Mumbai, 4550 kms in 15 days
The "car-driving-bone" was predominantly present, had tickled at will and left it's mark on a number of occasions.......
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Chail-Narkanda-Hatu Peak trip part 1
Delhi Summer makes me wonder if we are being punished for our bad karma or is it God’s way of building patience and tolerance...
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