Life in Kasar Devi
Experience of living in Kasar Devi, when we are renting a cottage here in the jungle and the descriptions of work and experiences of nature.
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Winter
Four Days in Sitlakhet, Kumaon
Spending 4 days exploring offbeat Sitlakhet at Nayalap in Kumaon. Walks and treks Syahi Devi Temple. Ranikhet Cantt. and heritage walk in Ranikhet. Kumaoni Food.
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A Culinary Adventure in Gaziantep, Turkey
Exploring the heritage and sights of Old Town Gaziantep in December, baklava and other traditional delights.
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Durbuk to Merak Village – Winter in Ladakh
Hitchhiking from Durbuk village to reach Merak village on the banks of Pangong Tso in December.
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A Day in Sumur and a bath at Panamik Hot Springs – In Winter
Winter trip to Ladakh; going from Sumur to Sasoma check post in an army truck. Having a bath in Panama Hot springs, visiting Samstenling Monastery.
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Dimapur to Kohima and Explorations in Kohima
Getting an Inner-Line Permit in Dimapur. Travelling from Dimapur to Kohima by shared taxi and exploring Kohima during Hornbill Festival.
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Trekking to Dzuköu Valley, Nagaland
Description of Dzukou valley day trek in Nagaland during Hornbill Festival.
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A Travel Guide to Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan
I received an early morning call from Nitish (instagram-nitishwaila) when he randomly remarked that he and his friends were headed to Sambhar Lake and I was welcome to join them. It was 31 January and Nitish & Co. were keen on clicking images of the supermoon lunar eclipse from the zero light pollution of Sambhar
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Of Breakfasts and Mountains : Van, Turkey
The bus journey from Trabzon to Van feels like a cross country drive. From the Black Sea Coast town of Trabzon, crossing the province of Agri and cold Kars, the bus makes a stop in chilly Erzurum at around 2 am. I am surprised to encounter frost on the ground, it is very very cold!
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On the Black Sea Coast of Turkey – 2 Days in Trabzon
We have arrived on the Black Sea coast in Trabzon at around 8 am after an 18 hour bus ride from Istanbul. Inspite of that, we feel fresh as the bus ride has been very comfortable to say the least. 2-3 names of hotels and guest houses have been shortlisted to stay in Trabzon. Ask
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