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I visited the TsoKar lake back in October 2010 while cycling the Manali - Leh highway.

The Tso Kar lake is located close to the main highway and one can always do a short detour to the lake before continuing on... (more)
Sight Review
in Changthang by Saravana

Yumthang, Zero Point Via Lachung

A 4 day off from mundane office life and a drop of goodness at the time of a break up.
Travelogue
in Sikkim by Saptarshi

South Indian Saga Part II [Into God's own country]

I had always wished to travel Kerala & on bike its more pleasant. Let me take you through Kerala through my ride. Continuing the South Indian Saga, Part II Into God's own country.
Travelogue
in Kerala by Prashant

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

Cycling from Leh to Tso Moriri Lake (and back vi..

Tsomoriri is, in my opinion the most beautiful of all the 3 big lakes in Ladakh. So a trip there well worth the effort, especially if you make it a circular route and come back via the TsoKar lake and Taglang La.

Travel Guide
in Tsomori by Saravana

Pangong lake circuit for cyclists.

This is probably the most funnest, the easiest (after ChangLa), friendliest and the most visually breathtaking ride experience available in Ladakh. And definitely my top favorite among all the cycling routes in... (more)

Travel Guide
in Pangong by Saravana

Pushkar : Religion and rituals

The Pushkar Mela was the reason i decided to go on the Rajasthan trip during my 'extended' Diwali holidays. Once i knew that the camel fair will happen in the first week of November, there was no looking back and i wasn't disappointed. Read on..
Travelogue
in Pushkar by Saravana

Wildlife volunteering.. a week of jungle walking..

Back in 2006 i visited the Ranthambore national park with the hopes of sighting a tiger in the wild. I was lucky enough to see two. During that trip i also saw something which remained with me till date.

A group of... (more)

Travelogue
in Dandeli by Saravana

Day 1: From Manali to Marhi. Well, almost..

I had modest goals for my first day. Cycle the 35 odd kms from Manali to Marhi, spend the night there, acclimatize and then push towards Rothang pass and beyond. 

Sounds simple enough but the 35km ride does involve climbing... (more)
Travelogue
in Manali by Saravana

The story of how the Tsokar lake lost its waters..

This is a folk tale about how the Tsokar lake in Ladakh lost most of its water. It also explains the origin of the tiny Tso Kiagar lake on the way to TsoMoriri. The story was told to me by a local from the Thukje village.
Travelogue
in Changthang by Saravana

Day 2: Marooned in Marhi..

After an eventful first day, where i was caught in a freak hailstorm and had to camp by the side of the road, i was looking forward to a new day. Many questions still remained. Will the rains abate ? Will the road to Rothang pass... (more)
Travelogue
in Manali by Saravana

Photo Essay : Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Har-ki..

Har-ki-Pauri (meaning the "Steps of Lord Shiva") is a famous ghat located on the banks of the Ganges river near Haridwar. It is here that the Ganges finally leaves the mountains and enters the plains of North India.... (more)
Travelogue
in Haridwar by Saravana

Rescued again... How the Indian army helped me c..

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... (more)
Travelogue
in Pangong by Saravana

South Indian Saga I [Start of the Expedition]

Having completed two bike expeditions, driving through Central India and the deserts of Rajasthan in the western India, I was preparing myself to explore South India because of its beautiful nature, culture and people. I prepared... (more)
Travelogue
in Bangalore by Prashant

Photos from Rishikesh, Haridwar and around Manali.

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.
Travel Journal
in India by Saravana

Rishikesh, Himachal and Ladakh : A photo set fro..

Some photos from my travels in 2010.

Travel Journal
in India by Saravana