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We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 431 posts.

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...

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Travel plan for Mewar (Udaipur)

Embarking on a Rajasthan road trip, we planned to explore Mewar's cooler side with stops at Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh before heading back via Mount Abu after enjoying Udaipur sights & safaris - all...

Poem

Humanity a Poem

Humanity's flaws: power, discrimination & blindness to truth are critiqued in this poetic reflection on societal issues like casteism, gender bias, religious intolerance, environmental neglect, and...

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Workcations

Experience a workation in Goa with nature and bird photography, staying at Olaulim Backyards named after local birds—now Club-Mahindra members enjoy luxury accommodations. A memorable trip filled...