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Dehradun In a Day
Nestled in the Doon Valley between the Ganga and the Yamuna lies Dehradun. A couple of centuries ago (17th) the eldest son of the 7th Sikh Guru camped (Dehra) in the Doon valley which led to its name. Dehradun the capital … Continue reading
Ramadan (Ramzan) Food Walk in Bangalore
Ramadan also known as Ramzan is the holy month of Muslims. It is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar when the holy book Quran was revealed to the prophet. After fasting during the day (dawn to sunset), the fast is … Continue reading
Haleem ~ Crowning Glory of Ramadan Iftaar
My tryst with Haleem began not too long ago. A colleague introduced me to this slow cooked absolute delicacy from Pista House during a work trip to Hyderabad. The soft gooey melt in the mouth meat and wheat delicacy tinged with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangalore Restaurant, Food Review, Haleem, Hyderabad Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Karnataka, Ramadan, Ramadan Food, Ramzan
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Lepakshi- Where Stones Speak Volumes
I was scouting for a short trip out of Bangalore when Lepakshi caught my attention. I always associated it with the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts emporium but never realized it was a 2.5 hour ride away from Bangalore. Lepakshi derives its name from … Continue reading
Walking through Paradise, Rupin Pass Trek
Rupin Pass is an amazing journey through the lower Himalayan ranges (Shivalik) tracing the source of the River Rupin. It begins with a gentle walk through forests and villages and thereafter gets exciting with rocky trails, flowery meadows, edge of … Continue reading
Vibrant Flowers in Rupin Pass Trail in Himalayas
While walking through the Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas, I would often stop by to smell the flowers, enjoy their uninhibited dance in the rain, loving their many colors dotting the landscape. I don’t know their names, nor do I … Continue reading
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Tagged Himachal Pradesh, Himalayan Flowers, Himalayan Trek is a Pilgrimage, Himalayan Treks, Himalayas, RupinPass
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There are No Gods in North Korea
Before you jump to conclusions; that’s the title of the book that I recently read. Of all the countries in the world that I have grouped in different buckets to prioritize my trips; North Korea lies in the bucket which seems … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Anjaly Thomas, North Korea, There are No Gods in North Korea, Travel Book, Travelogue
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Fattoush ~ A multicuisine that serves lots of Arabian Delicacies !!
Bangalore has become a hub of Pan Indian and World cuisine over the last few years. Every now and then, I hop into some place to experience a new taste that gives me a glimpse into culinary styles and food … Continue reading
Experience Midnight Sun in Norway
If there is one country on this planet that leaves me gasping at every bend it has to be Norway. During my 10 day trip to this country a few years ago, I could not experience the Midnight Sun since … Continue reading
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Tagged Midnight Sun, Norway, Norway Travel, Scandinavian Tourism Board, Scandinvaia
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Flavours of Kashmiri Wazwan in Punjab Grill, Bangalore
It is hard to find someone who is not bowled over by the beauty of Kashmir and I am no exception. Having trekked through the Kashmir valley, spending days under the starry skies, eating local cuisine from the street side … Continue reading
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Tagged Bangalore Restaurant, Food Review, Gushtaba, Kashmiri Cuisine, Kashmiri Kahwa, Kashmiri Wazwan, Punjab Grill, Rista
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