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6 years later when I finally revisited that part of Ladakh I couldn’t be happier. Leh to Siachen Base Camp was far more adventurous and just about as picturesque as Leh to Nubra Valley. This 2-day journey (that we initially tried to attempt in a day, but failed) was one of those rare trips I […]

It has been 4 months today, living in Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, and I feel like a total jerk while writing this travel blog. Why so? Because all this long I never visited Nicholas Roerich’s once private residence turned into an Art Gallery. For any tourist who visits Naggar, it remains the most popular attraction. Think

If Dawki River is one of Meghalaya’s top tourist destinations and Meghalaya is proud of it, then let’s be honest, tourism in Meghalaya is going in wrong direction! Like most tourists, my original fascination with visiting the Dawki River was also quite obvious. I was riveted by those Instagram photos with a boat floating above

The very process of how to plan a Europe trip from India can feel daunting. From applying for visas to shortlisting destinations to following a strict budget, there is a lot to plan. When I was thinking of my first-ever backpacking trip to Europe, I was quite doubtful too. I had limited money and was

Update March 2025: To my surprise, Sajla water has become very popular of late. There are Maggi shops right in the waterfall area. Earlier, it used to be just pure nature.  The first time I visited the place, in 2021, I spent about an hour there without seeing a face, but this time, as I

As I travelled across this town and clicked these Hampi photos I wondered how many times this place fell prey to human greed. It felt as I walked across its empty ruins, that people submitted themselves to the insatiable thirst to acquire more and looted Hampi generation after generation. And then they returned again, and

Before I start my Varanasi travel guide. I want to impart knowledge of some facts, states and affairs. Varanasi can feel wild, particularly to those who are new to Indian culture. Watching dead bodies lit on fire and naked sadhus whitewashed in ash, can scare you to a degree that you would not want to

Manali is certainly crowded, and old Manali is even more so. So if you are one of those people who still want to stay close to Old Manali, but looking for a peaceful neighbourhood, Kharma Valley is the place for you. Located at 15 min trek away from the popular Lazy Dog Cafe in Old

Backpacking Europe and looking for useful tips? This article is all you need! Backpacking Europe is one of my favorite things to do as a traveller. Though, indeed, I haven’t had the kind of adventure I did in 2017 – where I crisscrossed the continent for 58 consecutive days – I keep visiting Europe whenever

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