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Saach Pass

Saach Pass: Stairway to Elysium

May 16, 2013 - No Comments

At 14500 feets, the Saach Pass is higher than the more famous and tourist savvy cousin Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The pass leads to the Pangi Valley.

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A voyeuristic afternoon

April 7, 2013 - 3 Comments

Some photographs of Insects mating.

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Chamba: Serenading Iravati

March 28, 2013 - 8 Comments

Chamba is situated in the banks of River Ravi. Ancient Vedic texts call it “Iravati”, which of course is much more feminine and alluring.

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Triund Trek (8)

Triund Trek: Hobnobbing with the Himalayas

March 7, 2013 - 5 Comments

In order to overcome the socialist guilt of excessive consumption at McLeod Ganj, I decided to undertake the Triund Trek the next day.

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McLeod Ganj: Moksha through the Cardinal Sin

March 1, 2013 - 10 Comments

At McLeod Ganj the milieu is incredibly cosmopolitan and the hotels, restaurants and their menus are tailor made to cater to the Occident.

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Jaipur Trip (14)

Jaipur: Hindi Bond and Hindu Astronomy

February 11, 2013 - 4 Comments

A short trip to Jaipur visiting Jantar Mantar and Amer Fort.

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Guest Post: Visiting Africa Hospitality Show 2013 in Accra

February 6, 2013 - No Comments

Accra, a major destination for business conferences in Africa, is hosting Africa Hospitality Show 2013.

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Book Review: Postcards from Ladakh

February 1, 2013 - No Comments

The author has traveled extensively in Ladakh and has spent a significant amount of time exploring the remotest corners and interacting with the natives.

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At the METROPOLIS: The Urban Winter Festival of Guwahati

January 12, 2013 - No Comments

METROPOLIS: The Urban Winter Festival of Guwahati

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Guest Post: What to see around Leh-Ladakh

January 4, 2013 - One Comment

Places to see around Leh-Ladakh

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Pobitora (7)

Pobitora: Where Rhinos Dare

December 19, 2012 - 3 Comments

The high concentration of rhinos make them easy to spot in Pobitora. Where else would I just stop your car and see rhinos in the wilderness from the highway?

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Jodhpur Trip (19)

Jodhpur: Suncity or the Blue City?

December 11, 2012 - 6 Comments

Jodhpur was the first major stop of my Late Autumn Sonata. When you are short in time, the must watch item here is undoubtedly the Mehrangarh Fort.

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