Offbeat

Even before entering the jungle you must negotiate the Noa-Dihing river at Namdapha. The beautiful colonial rest house at Deban, where we put up our base, has been built overlooking the beautiful hilly river.
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It was like rekindling a love affair the moment I stepped into the beautiful town of Pfutsero (2133 m). The town is located in Phek District mostly dominated by Chakhesang Tribe. It is the highest town in the state.
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With an entry fees of INR 80/- only, it is a quintessential walk-in-the-park experience. The visitors have the unique opportunity of climbing a tree house in the park, take a lazy stroll around the spacious park interiors which is rich with…
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Road trips are never easy! It requires you to face challenges head on. It tests your willingness and courage to move forward. There is a lot more on the road ahead, just tighten your seatbelts and hold on.
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On my way from Tosh to Naggar, I spotted a wonderful but relatively unexplored monastery in the beautifully situated Kais village in Kullu town. Located on the Kullu - Naggar Road, it is approximately 10 kms from Kullu. The Dhakpo…
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It is an uphill task in today’s world to catch such moments of tranquillity amidst the cacophony of digital madness that surrounds us. This was just what I had been yearning for! The valley was however abuzz with the festival approaching…
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A mere 4-6-hour trek takes one to the top of the Karol Tibba, depending on the route you choose to go from, it can easily be done in a day. I chose to go straight uphill from my backyard in village Basal, which luckily was the shortest (and…
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Gurez has been a well-kept secret. An enthralling place shrouded for a very long time, the existence of this kind of place is something that exists in dreams for many of us, with references to it only in books. A place once frequently…
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It has been my dream to visit this ancient village called Malana, tucked somewhere in the mountains over Chandekhaini pass and Rashol Pass in Kullu valley. I heard many stories of the existence of this ancient and secluded hamlet in the…
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The bus begins its journey to the Himalayas, just as the monsoon rain starts showering us with love. Haldwani is shimmering below in the valley, looking beautiful with the rain and the dark clouds above. One can faintly make out the…
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