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10 Must Do’s on a Trip to Srinagar
Srinagar is the capital of Kashmir defined by its large lakes and flowery gardens. The first stop during any trip to Kashmir valley is Srinagar. While the Mughal gardens bloom ushering in spring with all its colors; Dal Lake and … Continue reading
Beside the 2 Heavenly Lakes at the feet of the Mystic Mountain !!
The first glimpse of the 2 heaven lakes at the feet of the mystic mountain had knocked me senseless for a while. (Read – Rocky Paths lead to heaven). We were reaching the end of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel
Tagged Gangbal Lake, Harmukh, Harmukt Yatra, India Hikes, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Kashmir Tourism, Nundkol Lake
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Planning for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a wonderful way to explore paradise. As you trek from one lake to another through green meadows, birches and pine and sometimes scaling up steep mountain sides, you will surely count your blessings for being … Continue reading
A sumptuous evening with Kashmiri Wazwan
Visit to Kashmir is incomplete without digging into the flavours of Wazwan. Ever since I had planned my trip to Kashmir, Wazwan was high on my agenda. It is not one dish nor is it a drink but the name … Continue reading
Springtime in Mughal Gardens, Kashmir, India
Spring is in the air, am waking up to singing birds, cool breeze and warm sunshine. I sat in the park bench in the morning watching the flower buds all set to bloom and started humming under my breath “Rind … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel
Tagged Chashme Shahi, Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Tourism, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Shalimar Gardens, Spring, Srinagar
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Around a bonfire in the Hills of Kashmir, India
I have been writing about my trek in the hills of Kashmir which left me longing for more. After a grueling trek for 6 days when we would retire early into our evening, the last evening on the banks of … Continue reading
Unsung Heroes – Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
What makes a trip memorable? The sights, the food, the weather, the hotels, the experiences or the people who touch our lives. While all of them have the role to play, more often than not people leave a lasting impression. … Continue reading
Posted in India, SoulFeed, Travel, UnSung Heroes
Tagged Horse Men, Indiahikes, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Kashmir Tourism, Sonamarg, Srinagar
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Descending to Earth- A Journey through Infinite Mist, Kashmir
After a 6 day trek through breath taking locales finally it was time to descend to Earth :). We had enjoyed excellent weather through the days and what we experienced while descending the 4000 feet through steep, slippery, muddy pathways … Continue reading
Rocky Paths lead to Heaven, Kashmir, India
Day 4 ended on a rocky note with some mild boulder hopping to get a glimpse of a limpid lake. Sleeping between mountains under the protective gaze of the milky way, I knew we were knocking on the inner doors … Continue reading
Icy Stream,Limpid Lakes & an Elusive Mountain, Kashmir, India
3 days into the trek the body was slowly getting accustomed to the ways of the mountains. To my surprise, the mind was happy to look inward and remain disconnected from the virtual world. The long days in the open … Continue reading
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Tagged Great Lakes, Indiahikes, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir, Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Kashmir Tourism, Nanga Parbat, Satsar, Sonmarg Tourism
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