My love affair with these postcard perfect lakes began much before I landed in Canada. These lovely turquoise lakes, nestled in the Candian Rockies, had me the very instant I got a glance of them from my plane to Calgary. If I were you, I wouldn’t bet my money on whether these lakes are really this blue (or turquoise or emerald or whatever shades of blue and green they come in). Whether you are a tourist or traveler or mere observer, the medley of colors at these lakes is sure to leave you spellbound!
Chikmagalur and Belur
Inspired by the pictures of striking green hills from my friends' trips, I decided to take my brothers to Chikmagalur during the first week of January. Apparently, that wasn't the right time for lush greenery. So all we got was sun-dried grasses and flaring sun, both en-route and on the hills. Nevertheless there were some …
New year’s eve 2017 at Gokarna
This New Year, party lights, loud music and popping champagne were replaced by star-studded skies, music of gushing waves and a moonlit sea. There couldn't have been a better way to start the year: a small rustic temple-town, beautiful rivers, Arabian sea shores bordered by the rocky hills of Western Ghats, confluence of cultures and …
Intersection of two cultures- Dharamshala and McLeodganj
Seven of us set out to Dharamshala for a final trip of our college days, the so-called 'psenti trip'. Located in the shadow of the Dhauladhar range, Dharamshala is a visual treat for any traveller. Snow-capped mountains, valleys, deodar and pine trees, monasteries and more. In short, religion, nature, serenity and adventure all packed in …
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Channarayana Durga and Devarayana Durga Trek
"Climbing is as close as we can come to flying." -- Margaret Young, aviator and alpinist The trek to Channarayana Durga and Devarayana Durga justified every single bit of this quote. As I'm writing this post, my head is filled up with nostalgic memories from the trek: the people, the journey and the brilliance …
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