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It’s a city, but yet so un-city-like – Mystical, Musical and ethereal – like the innumerable rotating prayer wheels lined on the slope of the entrances to the monasteries, like the winsome smiles on the rosy cheeked school children trudging miles to the nearest school…..
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The drive to Tsomoriri seems eternal. Once you drive off the tarred road along the Indus you’re faced with miles and miles of land running through the mountains with nothing on the way, save a few refreshment tents flapping away in the scorching afternoon wind. The drive to Tsomoriri is no doubt grueling and long; but... Check out full details »
Pangong Lake – The only thing India and China have in common: its blue, brackish waters extend across the Indo-Chinese border. It was only few years ago that the government decided to allow tourists to visit this natural beauty. The Lake is 134 km long and only 40% of it lies in India, while the rest extends into China.... Check out full details »
Sometimes, this city quietly ruminate the royal glory of the bygone era through its aesthetically built Victorian buildings. In some other cold nights, the city is just a small girl sleeping peacefully in her mother’s lap with a white cover of snow protecting her from the ruthlessly chilling cold. For such a small city... Check out full details »
The valley sunned itself all day, its span
Curving up two foothills; then the shadows
Crossed like wings across its back; further,
Ferries embroidered a slim lake, stitching
Silk into its cotton…
-Adil Jussawalla
Nestled in a valley at the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas is a cosy town on the shores of the Naini... Check out full details »
Nestled in the heart of the Sahyadri Mountains, Panchgani serves as a tranquil enclave, far from city clamor. In its pastoral, idyllic ambience enclosed by enchanting greenery, you can be one with the heavens. The feel of the ranges, the Krishna River making its way through the mountains is an experience so breathtaking, and... Check out full details »
A less harsh terrain, easy access, ample availability of water makes Rajmachi one of the most ideal treks in the rugged mountains which make the Sahyadri mountain range. It overlooks the stunning Bhor ghat.
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Pratapgad was the glorious backdrop for Shivaji’s legendary battle against Moghul satrap Afzhal Khan in 1656, when Shivaji used tiger claws to rip open his opponent’s belly. It is a strategically located fort in Satara and known more now for its proximity, to the popular tourist destination Mahableshwar.
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One must have surely heard of Mahabaleshwar, a famous hill station (picnic spot, trekking haven too) of Maharashtra. Just around 30 KM away from Mahabaleshwar is Tapola. Tapola is fondly referred to as ‘The Mini Kashmir’ all thanks to its virgin beauty with rivers, dams, forests and hills which is reminiscent of... Check out full details »
A fascinating getaway from the numbing buzz of Mumbai. It’s less than 50 kms from Mumbai and 120 kms from Pune, which makes Karnala a hit amongst picnickers, trekkers, mountain climbing enthusiasts and bird-watchers. It offer a bit of something to everyone. Quite literally the highpoint of Karnala is a tall rounded mesa... Check out full details »