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Traveler’s hesitate to explore India’s North East due to a general dearth of information or reliable testimonials. With the release of ‘Backpacking North East India: A Curious Journey’, such reasons are valid no more. In a nutshell, it is North East India unplugged! Click to read a candid review of the book 0

North East India Unplugged

Traveler’s hesitate to explore India’s North East due to a general dearth of information or reliable testimonials. So, when Abhijeet Deshpande reached out to me to review his book ‘Backpacking North East India: A...

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Exploring Shimla with kids like locals

Exploring Shimla with kids like locals After this experience, I absolutely agree – Shimla is a Walker’s Paradise. Every lane boasts of a history, every house has a story and as you walk by...

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Relive old world charm of Kalka Shimla toy train

For the kids as well as for me, the day started with a lot of excitement. I have been to Shimla a few times as a child but always by road. Hence, I was...

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Abhaneri – A hidden jewel near Jaipur

I stumbled upon this jewel while researching for Bhangarh Fort. I was rather excited by how close this place was to the highway taking us from Agra to Jaipur. As you read in my...

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Bhangarh Fort – Behold the most haunted place in India

What does the first thing that crosses your mind when it dawns on you that you will be visiting the most haunted place in India (and perhaps, Asia even) ? The Bhangarh Fort !...

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Family Adventure Day4 trek : Adieu until next time

Today I woke up with mixed feelings – “of elation” at having successfully completed the family adventure trekking with kids and “some anxiety” that the trip was coming to a close. Having thoroughly enjoyed...

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Family Adventure Day3 trek : Exploring Crystal Cave and its surroundings

Day3 of this family adventure trek was dedicated to completely immersing ourselves in the natural beauty that surrounded us. My plan was to explore and photograph the Crystal cave meadows, flitting butterflies, Himalayan griffin,...

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Family Adventure TrekDay2 : Serolsar Lake to Shepherd’s Hut

That was the original plan for Day2 of this family adventure but destiny had its own ideas. Read the story as it unfolds ! I think (since I was not awake to confirm), sunrise...

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3 Day Hampi – Trip Expert Award 2017

3 days in magnificent Hampi ! My post for Trip Expert Awards – 2017 If you are as much a history buff as me, this should be on your must – visit list. Hampi,...