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Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the India Tours. Due to its high tiger sighting which is directly proportional to its tiger sighting. Bandhavgarh national park situated at 197 km away north-east of Jabalpur and has derived its very name from an ancient fort in the area. Bandhavgarh National Park... (more)

Travel Journal
in Jodhpur by -
It was a trip where Murphy's law was in full force. Everything that could go wrong did, and some. I drove around in circles trying to find fuel for my motorbike, got lost in the dark on the shores of the Tsomoriri lake, camped out in the wild, got bike's tires punctured and was rescued by the unlikeliest folks possible.. the Changpa nomads living high up in the mountains around the Tsomoriri lake. Needless to... (more)
Travelogue
in Tsomori by Saravana

Ladakh was the reason why i decided to take my bicycle with me to the Himalayas. The lure of cycling in the mountains with its crisp blue skies and snow capped peaks was too enticing to ignore. I had traveled Ladakh by motorcycle back in 2008, but this time i decided that a bicycle would be a better option. Going by cycle meant going slowly.. a 200km trip from, say, Leh to Pangong lake which can be done in a... (more)

Travel Journal
in Ladakh by Saravana

Ever since i was bitten by the travel bug, Ladakh was one place that i always wanted to go. The pictures i've been seeing from friends on Flickr were all stunning and it looked as if it was almost impossible to take a bad picture in Ladakh. So with all these high hopes i finally got a chance to travel to Ladakh for a couple of weeks during October 2008. And it didn't disappoint.

Travel Journal
in Ladakh by Saravana

This was my first ever backpacking trip in India. I had traveled alone in China and Thailand before this but still i was a little nervous about traveling in my home country. Turns out all that nervousness was unwarranted and i ended up having a wonderful time. Here are some stories from that trip.

Travel Journal
in Rajasthan by Saravana
On my way back to India (after a 6 month stay in Beijing), i decided to have a stopover in Thailand and have a 15 day break. I would've preferred to have stayed longer, but the only visa i could get to Thailand on a short notice was a transit visa and it was limited to 15 days only. Never much of a beach person i went to Thailand with mixed expectations and came out refreshing and raring to be back.
Travel Journal
in Thailand by Saravana
Went to the old summer palace to join a group of photographers that i met on the internet.
Travel Journal
in Beijing by Saravana
For the Chinese New year holidays i decided to go to HuangShan. I was looking forward for a change of scenery from the usual tibetian mountains that im drawn to. And what better place than HuangShan to get a perfect taste of the Chinese mountain scenery. The Chinese people, and poets alike, never seem to tire of coming up with new ways to praise the HuangShan scenery. And all the photo's i've seen of... (more)
Travel Journal
in Huangshan by Saravana

Its Saturday morning.. almost midday and im still in bed. Got up a couple of hours back, didn't feel like getting out of bed, watched a movie and now that its over i still don't feel like going anywhere. So i figured i'd write about it. Something i haven't done in a very long time..

Some photos from my travels in 2010.

A few select photos from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Himachal pradesh in order to provide a taste of what one can expect while traveling in this part of India.
Towards the end of my Ladakh trip i had become very proficient in hitchhiking around the place. I no longer hesitated to stick out my hand to flag down any passing vehicle. I knew that people would stop if they could spare the space to take you on board. So i no longer worried about finding transportation to anywhere in Ladakh.

That little theory of mine was put to the test when i went to the Nubra valley. And i barely made it through.
Travelogue
in Ladakh by Saravana
In between Leh and Pangong Lake lies the mighty Chang La pass. At over 5400m high, Chang La is officially the 3'rd highest mountain pass in Ladakh (after Khardung La and Tanglang La).

After successfully cycling across the Leh - Manali highway i did not think that crossing Chang La on my bicycle would pose much of a problem. But i was wrong.
Travelogue
in Pangong by Saravana
After 5 beautiful sunny days around Pangong Lake, the weather turned for the worse and dropped a ton of snow on the mountains around Chang La. I had to find a way back to Leh. Cycling was impossible now, but i had not planned on cycling back anyway. So i waited at Tangste, hoping to get ride on a jeep or truck going towards Leh.
Travelogue
in Pangong by Saravana
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Downshifting.. why and how i changed gears to li..

Money. We all want it, we work hard to get it, but do we ever stop to ask ourselves how much we really need it ?

Society programs us for the rat race. It automatically subscribes us to the materialistic lifestyle without really soliciting our consent.... (more)
Lifestyle Guide
in Home by Saravana

Living in the Shadow of the mighty Kanchendzonga

Photo taken near the Tumling village while on the Singalila Trek.

A lone horse grazing by the wetlands near the Ts..

Photo taken at the Thukje village.

Kanwar Yatra Pilgrims going near the Gangotri Gl..

We were over 3800 meters high, walking a rugged mountain trail. The weather was cold and misty with a bit of rain in the air. But the pilgrims, some in their shorts & t-shirts, walking barefoot or just wearing chappals... (more)

Kanwar yatra : The march of a million faithful..

Every year, during the monsoon months of July and August, the roads and highways of North India will be bathed in saffron by millions of pilgrims undertaking the Kanwar Yatra. This is a story of the Yatra, the Yatris and of me hiking, cycling and walking in their midst.
Travelogue
in Uttarkashi by Saravana

Trekkers guide to the Yuksom - Dzongri - Gochela..

The Yuksom - GoeCha La trek in Western Sikkim takes you right under the shadow of the mighty Kanchendzonga, the 3'rd highest mountain in the world. This 7-8 day trek, is one of the more remote and stunning treks in India, taking one... (more)
Travel Guide
in Yuksom by Saravana

The Manali - Leh highway : A visual journey thro..

A journey along the Manali - Leh highway is bound to be one of the most exciting, adventurous and visually stunning journeys anywhere in the world. The route traverses through some of the highest mountain passes in the world, crossing the Pir... (more)
Travel Guide
in Ladakh by Saravana

Fantastic Frescos : Timeless intricate wall pain..

Thanjavur, the ancient city of Tamil Nadu and the erstwhile capital of the Chola Empire is home to numerous 'Great Living Chola Temples', the greatest of which is the Brihadeeswarar temple or more commonly known as the Big... (more)
History-culture Guide
in Thanjavur by Saravana

List of wildlife volunteering programs across In..

Wildlife volunteering programs offer a great way for someone to experience the rich biodiversity of India. Firsthand, on the ground and out of the relative safety and comfort of a tourist vehicle. They provide you with a wonderful insight into the... (more)
Travel Guide
in India by Saravana

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