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Thu, Jul 1 2010
Trek into Great Himalayan National Park

Trek into Great Himalayan National Park

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As planned, we trekked and camped in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), following the river Tirthan upstream into the park for about 15kms and back, over 4 nights and 5 days. Our porters, camping... 

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Thu, May 27 2010
Saroga forest nature walk at Thanedhar

Saroga forest nature walk at Thanedhar

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On most days, Thakur Saheb, the amiable host of Banjara’s Orchard Retreat (Thanedar), takes his guests on a nature walk through the Saroga Forest. On the way to Saroga Forest Background: Vaibhav,... 

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Wed, May 26 2010
Giri Ganga

Giri Ganga

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When we started out from Shimla, our aim was to explore the Pabbar valley, which is in Himachal’s southeast corner. The little village of Khara Pathar falls on the way and therefore became our first... 

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Tue, Feb 23 2010
Tibetian New Year Losar in Himachal

Tibetian New Year Losar in Himachal

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Losar, the Tibetian New Year was celebrated in Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala on February 14, 2010. On the traditional Tibetan calendar it was 2136 being bid a fond farewell and 2137 being greeted. The... 

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Wed, Jan 6 2010
Glorious Jalori: A Ride to Remember

Glorious Jalori: A Ride to Remember

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“Where are you from?” asked the unassuming Bong in a pink half sweater. However disappointed I was with him, I had to answer, “From Delhi”. “Delhi to Jalori Pass on a bike?” pink half sweater... 

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Fri, Sep 4 2009
Karsog

Karsog

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A long weekend looms in Shimla. It’s best to leave the town to the invaders: increasingly numerous, sometimes dirty, badly behaved tourists. How many houses and streets does it take before a town begins... 

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Mon, Jul 27 2009
Shelapani

Shelapani

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When I first saw pictures of this beautiful spot, I was spell bound! Shelapani is situated in Shimla hills. A 3 hour drive from Shimla takes you somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Shelapani is suitably... 

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Wed, Jul 22 2009
Barot

Barot

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Barot is one of the hidden jewel of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated 40 km from Jogindernagar, on the Pathankot – Mandi highway. The road to Barot branches off from Ghatasni before Joginder Nagar while... 

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