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We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 422 posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated.

Soldiers raising the Indian National Flag
Poem

Ballad of the Soldier

In a poignant blog post about soldiers' sacrifices in warfare, the author describes brave troops marching to battlefields with guns at the ready. Despite facing death on foreign soil, they fight...

A beautiful tree
Poem

Seasons and the Elm tree

"Lonely Elm Tree: A Seasonal Journey - Witness its transformation through seasons, as it stands rooted in spring' enduring rebirth and winters stark stillness." ## Instruction (More Diff0.5-2) with...

Water Rafting
Travel

Dandeli 2022

Embarked on a thrilling three-day trip to Dandeli, Aarush and I explored the serene Utsav Rock Garden before hitting an adventure with water sports. Despite losing one shoe in search of it back at...

Aru Valley
Travel

Day 6 in Kashmir

Experience Pahalgam's hidden gems: Aru Valley, Betab Park & Chandan Wari with a Toyota Etios taxi for just three people! Witness snow-capped peaks and verdant landscapes in the former; romantic pine...

Pahalgam
Travel

Day 5 in Kashmir

Exploring Kashmir's hidden gem, Photion cold-grass offers local bread and tulip gardens in charming Pahalgam town. A day of leisure planned for full rejuvenation before continuing the adventure!

Gulmarg
Travel

Day 4 in Kashmir

Experience the thrill of Gulmarg's cable car adventure amidst a snowy, mist-enshrouded landscape where you brave blizzards and frozen cheeks to create fashionable yet functional snowscapes for...

Srinagar -- Shikhara
Travel

Day 3 in Kashmir

Explored Dal Lake, visited Shankaracharya Mandir and Harvan Gardens in Kashmir; enjoyed local cuisine at Afdoos restaurant while shopping essentials with mom before concluding a memorable trip-filled...

Cheshma Shahi -- the royal spring
Travel

Day 2 in Kashmir

Exploring Kashmir's natural beauty: A day trip to Chesma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Shalimar Gardens and Dal Lake on a houseboat with family includes breakfast omelettes, lunch of rista & walnut fudge...

Tulip Garden of Kashmir
Travel

A Trip to Indian's Crown

Embarking on an impromptinous trip without prior research, I packed essentials for Kashmir's diverse climate—toiletries, underwear, socks, lounge wear, long pants and shirts with multi-use jeans.

Sleeping Budha
Travel

Sandakphu Trek

Embarking on an unforgettable trek through the majestic Himalayas, this family of four set out to conquer Sandakphu and its surrounding wonders during Diwali weekend in West Bengal's scenic...

ranakpur jain temple
Travel

Ranakpur - where marvel talks

Discover Ranakpur's Jain temples, marble masterpieces with intricate pillars and ceilings. Visit post noon fee for camera/mobile entry. Shorts not allowed inside the temple complex near Udaipur in...

Leopard of Bera Jawai
Travel

Jawai-Bera land of Leopards

Experience the thrill of wildlife photography in Jawai-Bera, Rajasthan with a unique safari trip featuring encounters with leopards and other wilderness adventures amidst lakes and dams within...