14100 feet 33 kilometers close to about 15 waterfalls 3 days 2 major rivers 1 memorable trek – The Valley of Flowers This is that kind of a post where the photos will do the talking over my words! The trek to the valley of flowers has been on our bucket list for ages but…
Category: weekend getaway
The best view comes after the hardest climb – Nag Tibba Trek!
Trekking is a tacit teacher of – how to lead a minimalist life ( you carry your own clothes as you trek and hence you will pack in only the absolute essentials ) a test of physical and mental endurance how to appreciate the life we lead ( electricity, water, network…) We had been planning…
A ‘Pandemic’ Weekend getaway
The last time I wrote a blog post, I was working from home, now,I am STILL working from home! When we realize that we have a longish weekend ,we do not miss an opportunity to travel. Our equally travel parched friends suggested that we go for a quick weekend trip to the one time Mughal…
Travel resumes after a pregnant pause ( quite literally.. )
The birthplace of Ruskin Bond, holiday home of Khushwant Singh .. I knew I had to write a blog well enough that corroborated the literary legacy of this place- Kasauli! There is something about the hills… Is it the cobbled roadways?Is it the fact that you can savour on yummy food at anytime during the…
My list of Essentials , each time I travel!
As a family we are rational travelers – we check the weather forecast and pack accordingly, thus showcasing our blind trust on the Meteorological Department! However, in the past our trust has been challenged! We realized that something is ‘essential’ only when we missed packing it! Having learnt from my past mistakes( read :blunders) ,…
Let the planning begin, soon traveling will not be such a sin!
Traveling may seem like a far fetched dream to a lot of us,especially to international destinations. But do not fret or fume, a few destination in India will give some of the destinations in the world a run for their money. Listed below are few such places and a link to my blog on the…
Luxurious Landsdowne
Some places deserve a pictorial blog , one which allows the pictures to do the talking, one which does not need words to describe. One such place is – Landsdowne. Situated at a distance of about 300 kms from Gurgaon, it makes for a fantastic weekend getaway. Enjoy the beauty through my lenses ! In…
Camping on the banks of River Kali!!
We had been planning a trip to one of the jungle lodges in Karnataka for the longest time. Almost at the last minute my travel partner ( read as husband:-) ) and I zeroed in on a Jungle lodge situated on the banks of the majestic River Kali. This river was touted to be ‘the…
Sher Khan calling @ Sariska!
Traveling for pleasure is a hobby pursued by many today. It is something that opens/adds a new dimension of viewing things. However, be rest assured that it is not the only way to broaden perspective! Through my travels, I have secretly been marking out those places I want to visit again. The top one on…
Mashobra -a lot more than a hill station!
It has almost become a habit for us to plan vacations to those places mentioned in various travel magazines. This time it was no different. We planned our short getaway to Mashobra, courtesy : Discover India Magazine. The white water rafting in the river Tattapani being the main attraction. So,during the second week of March…
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