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Ancient temples

Mystery of Lakhamandal Temple

byGaurav Verma -December 31, 2019

It was a delightful misty morning that started with music of birds chirping, which soon turned…

Ancient temples

G for Gokarna

byGaurav Verma -October 31, 2019

Thankfully we were able to get food last night on our arrival from Udupi. However breakfast of…

Backpacking

List of Best Treks in Uttarakhand that you must try

byGaurav Verma -May 21, 2019

Uttarakhand often referred to as Dev Bhumi or Land of the Gods, is no less than heaven for all…

Culture

Mohan Shakti Heritage Park, Solan

byGaurav Verma -May 01, 2019

If you think that mountains are all about valleys, flowing water streams and precisely located …

camping

Trek to Laxman Temple/ Hemkund Sahib

byRaghav Verma -December 05, 2018

Laxman Temple/Hemkund Sahib, at a height of 4300 meters above sea level, lies in the Chamoli d…

Forests

On Nainital and Mukteshwar: A Lake, Deodars and Maple Leaves - part 2 of 2

byGaurav Verma -October 18, 2018

We left for Mukteshwar at around 11 AM. Somehow it got cloudy again and the roads got under t…

Kerala

Athirapilly: Waterfall of Magnificence

byGaurav Verma -April 15, 2018

Kerala: It's more than backwaters! Kerala duly addressed as Gods own country, is a narrow…

Adventure

Trek to the Enchanted - Valley of Flowers

byRaghav Verma -March 03, 2018

Valley of flowers, at a height of 3046 meters above sea level, lies in the Chamoli district of…

Ancient Architecture

Ahobilam - The Spiritual Safari

byRaghav Verma -September 01, 2017

Ahobilam, a noted pilgrimage centre for Hindus, is situated at distance of around 130 km. from …

Ancient Architecture

Jageshwar Dham - Abode of Lord Shiva...

byGaurav Verma -July 01, 2017

While the Sun had already started the return journey behind the hills, however our wandering s…

Forests

Wonderlands around Shimla...

byGaurav Verma -May 01, 2017

The mountains, when covered with dense forests may look similar, but something is surely in the…

Delhi Weekend

Mesmerized in Shimla

byGaurav Verma -April 01, 2017

Some of the places are fortunate to be blessed with all-time pleasant weather and unmatched nat…

Ancient temples

Exploring Kumaun... Almora & Pithoragarh (Day 1&2)

byGaurav Verma -February 01, 2017

Almora is a hill station in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand. Unlike many other hill stations i…

Hill Top Temples

Kullu, the valley of Gods...

byGaurav Verma -July 29, 2016

A wandering soul searching for a nest can get numerous excuses to surely settle in Kullu, Valley…

Ancient Culture

Forbidden Republic of Malana

byGaurav Verma -February 20, 2016

When it is 21st century, it is very difficult to believe about places which are still lying d…

Bishnoi Culture

Bishnois of Jodhpur

byGaurav Verma -August 02, 2015

Visit to  Jodhpur  has been an amazing one, but somehow internal pleasure was not there. …

Delhi Weekend

Chalets, Naldehra - Mystic Solace in the Himalayas...

byGaurav Verma -April 16, 2015

Pampers, Grace And Greet Yourself At Chalets Naldehra! At times you feel like planning a trip to…

Ancient temples

Dehradun - Blended in culture of city and hills

byGaurav Verma -May 30, 2014

Capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is a small, charming city that is known for its scenic surro…