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Unsung Heroes -Kailash

I have decided to have a category for Unsung Heroes in my blog in gratitude for the people who often work in the background to make a trip memorable. More often than not, they are doing their job but somewhere … Continue reading

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At the feet of the Mystic Mountain – Kailash (Part 2)

This post is a continuation. The first part of the journey is At the feet of the Mystic Mountain (Part 1). Experience the dip in the divine lake Manasarovar with me. Sometime at midnight, the much anticipated restful sleep in Deraphuk … Continue reading

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At the feet of the Mystic Mountain – Kailash (Part 1)

My feelings towards mountains have matured over the years from fear to awe to love. I have enjoyed being around the Himalayas and the Alps,watching the peaks glow every morning and evening under the warm rays of the sun. However, … Continue reading

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Date with Dream Lake Manasarovar

Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar have been a part of my growing up years. My barely educated grand mother and grand aunt with whom I spent many a lazy afternoon were master story tellers. They wove stories around the happenings … Continue reading

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