Known to the world as ‘Queen of Hills’ and having made its name worldwide for the very famous tea, Darjeeling is a popular hill station in the lap of Eastern Himalayas that most certainly everyone has heard of. For folks who have spent their childhood in West Bengal or any other state in the Eastern
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There are many few innovations that affected the world history deeply. “One of these innovations is the railway which has changed the political, economical and social organization of the world since the beginning of the nineteenth century” (Kosgeroglu, 2005). The first quarter of nineteenth century is termed as period of railway revolution, ‘The Revolution on
Bordered by Bhutan, China’s Tibet Autonomous region and Nepal, Sikkim is that state in India which is special and unique from every perspective – geographical location, climate, diversity, culture and the list goes on. From frozen lakes in the north to vistas of tea gardens in the south, meandering roads in the east to beautiful
Hatu peak is one of those hikes in the Himalayas which might seem like any other ordinary destination, but it indeed has the potential to turn your weekend into a magical and memorable one. Hatu peak is the second highest peak in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh and it is only an overnight journey
An ideal vacation is quite a subjective concept. For some, it may be all about relishing in the best of luxuries and for another lot, it could be more than just an escape from the monotonous schedule. The general idea of vacations did not have much scope for experimentation for a long time. But now,
On the occasion of Himachal Day 2020, here’s bringing to you Aayushi’s experience in her own words, where she pens down her thoughts based on her extensive experience of living with the locals in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Aayushi is a co-founder of a heritage social enterprise named Khayaal. Born and brought
The Chadar Trek Experience Chadar Trek – Something that had been on my bucket list for the past three years, has finally been ticked off in 2020 ! And what an experience it was ! So for starters, the whole Chadar Trek Experience if of 8 Days, where you arrive in Leh on Day 1,
Are you looking for a quick getaway from the chaotic city life? Is it a quiet, peaceful and relaxing environment that you seek? Do you want to be surrounded by trees, overlooked by the mighty Himalayas, breathe in fresh air, and rejuvenate yourself? Is it just the weekend, when you can escape to somewhere? If
My Most Memorable Microadventure It was the month of September in 2016. I had just arrived in Kaza after a multi-day trek. After a day’s rest, I made a sudden decision to cycle from Kaza to Kibber. In hindsight, it was perhaps one of the best unplanned decisions I had ever made. Here, I share
11 Places you can’t afford to miss in Dharamshala There are many incredible things you can do in Dharamsala. It is a wonderful place filled with spirituality, peace, and tranquility. Home of the Dalai Lama, it is tucked away in the Himalayas. The mountains here are spectacular and also accessible. The Dhauladhar ranges along with