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Usually people transport their bikes in cardboard boxes, but i felt that having a dedicated bike bag would be better as it is more compact, has more room for accessories and most of all because of the reason that the bag can be stowed away easily at a left luggage counter or in a hotel and can be used for the return trip as well. That last item was the major selling point for me as i didn't want to run around looking for... (more)

Travelogue
in India by Saravana
Great place to eat authentic Madurai recipe - Must try @ Konar Kadai, Madurai

Travelogue
in Madurai by Niranjan
Trek.. Trek.. Trek.. I've finally decided what my next trip is going to be all about. Initially i wanted take my cycle along and do a mix of touring and trekking, but the more i researched on the trekking routes the more i realized that i can do most of my trip on foot. 

I plan on starting from the Gharwal region of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and end up in the Rupshu plateau of Ladakh traversing the Kinnaur and... (more)
Travelogue
in India by Saravana
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Wildlife Conservation Society of India has just released their internship/volunteering requirements for 2012. These field workshops will be held at several reserves in Karnataka including Dandeli-Anshi, BRT, Bhadra, Bandipura and Nagarahole. Please check the below post for more details on the requirement and on how to register yourself for one of the programmes.
Travel Guide
in Karnataka by Saravana
Ladakh is a paradise and a haunt for trekkers.
Travelogue
in Leh by Wasil
A circular polarizer (CPL) filter is an important piece of kit in any photographers bag. Especially that of a travel/landscape photographer. In this post we'll examine some tips that will allow you to efficiently share a single CPL filter across many of your lenses.
Photography Guide
by Saravana
Ladakh Travel Diaries - Cycling in Ladakh.

Cycling in Ladakh Himalayas has its own unique appeal.
Travelogue
in Leh by Wasil
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I have always heard and read about the best wildlife spots in southern India, and in 2011 I managed to visit them as well. Let me go ahead and tell you what I saw, felt and experienced at the top 5 national parks of wildlife India. And if you are an adventure seeker like me, you would be thrilled visiting these places, don’t miss the opportunity when it comes.

Travelogue
in Bangalore by Wasil

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
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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

Grasslands along the banks of the Pangong lake a..

The glacial run of stream from the mountain irrigates the grasslands making this spot one of the most beautiful camping spots in Ladakh.
Photo
in Pangong 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

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