Last night, we fell into deep slumber soon after we laid down in not so comfortable guest house. We woke up at 7:30 AM, took a bath, and started looking for better hotels to stay in on google. Fortunately, we were able to find one deluxe room at Zostel. We checked in to our hotel and rented a scooty to explore Leh, and nearby places.
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Manali to Leh Roadtrip – Unbelievable Landscapes
Please read part one before reading this blog. Part 1: Packing for an epic Leh and, Ladakh trip (opens in a new tab)Part 2: Manali to Leh Roadtrip (opens in a new tab)Part 3: Exploring Leh, the touristy way (opens in a new tab)Part 4: Land of Baltic People, Turtuk (opens in a new tab)PartContinue reading “Manali to Leh Roadtrip – Unbelievable Landscapes”
Packing Bag For An Epic Ladakh Trip
Part 1: Packing for an epic Leh and, Ladakh trip (opens in a new tab)Part 2: Manali to Leh Roadtrip (opens in a new tab)Part 3: Exploring Leh, the touristy way (opens in a new tab)Part 4: Land of Baltic People, Turtuk (opens in a new tab)Part 5: Nubra – The Cold Desert of IndiaContinue reading “Packing Bag For An Epic Ladakh Trip”
Jewels of Odisha | Travel Guide to Odisha
Jai Jagannath!Locals would greet you when you are in Odisha. Jagannath is a diety in Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha. This temple is also part of the Char Dham pilgrimage site. Odisha offers a variety of places for tourists/devotees/explorers/historians such as great architectural temples, clean beaches, national parks, scenic road journeys, good food, handicrafts, andContinue reading “Jewels of Odisha | Travel Guide to Odisha”
Largest Mangrove Forest In The World, Sunderbans
The mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal is known as Sundarbans. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is home to several animals, birds, and dreadful `Man-Eating Royal Bengal Tigers`. Trip Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3Continue reading “Largest Mangrove Forest In The World, Sunderbans”
Planning Workation In Goa
Consider the below factors while planning your long-term holiday with a 9 to 5 job. Step 1: Decide Destination There are numerous travel destinations both within and outside India. The choice is yours when it comes to selecting your WFH backdrop. India boasts a diverse landscape, featuring towering mountains, expansive plateaus, and vast plains crisscrossedContinue reading “Planning Workation In Goa”
Indian Travelers’ Checklist: Kitchen Essentials
We enjoy eating homemade food while we travel and we have prepared a list of kitchen essentials required for basic cooking. We carry items listed below in our travel bags or buy them after reaching destination. Spices Checklist Red Chilly powder Turmeric Salt Cumin seeds Asafetida Mustard Seeds Coriander powder Carom seeds Himalayan Black SaltContinue reading “Indian Travelers’ Checklist: Kitchen Essentials”
A Day in Bundi, Rajasthan
I am currently living in Kota. Bundi is 40-50 minutes drive from here. It is in the south-east region of Rajasthan. It is known for beautiful forts, Baoris, Colorful Streets, and Stepwells. I started from Kota at around 10:00 AM IST with my husband and in-laws and reached Garh Palace at 10:40 AM IST. WeContinue reading “A Day in Bundi, Rajasthan”
In search of Solitude and Camping at Rai-Ling Plateau
Due to some office work related priorities, I was unable to take out time for weekend travel. As soon as I realized that I didn’t have any plans on coming weekend, I started searching for places to camp. I saw an Instagram post from Abhishek about a camping event at Rai-ling. I heard about thisContinue reading “In search of Solitude and Camping at Rai-Ling Plateau”
Getting Lost In Andharban Dense Forest !
Yes, you read it right ! I saw a couple of fireflies videos on Facebook and I couldn’t stop thinking about the same for the rest of the day. I enquired about it with my friend and after a day I found a group on Facebook who were organizing similar event at Andharban. Without wastingContinue reading “Getting Lost In Andharban Dense Forest !”
