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Delhi, India, North

Sunder Nursery, an oasis in the midst of Delhi

When I lived in Delhi, Sunder Nursery was in ruins. It was restored and brought back to glory recently and […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Kashmir Greater Lakes Trek itinerary: Tosamaidan-Yusmarg Circuit

Here is the itinerary of my Kashmir Greater Lakes Trek: Tosamaidan-Yusmarg Circuit. Tosamaidan, also known as the Forbidden Meadow, is […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The beautiful Chanze meadow, Greater Lakes Trek Day 4

The next day started on a gloomy note. It was cloudy and rainy, and the visibility was very poor. However, […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Dhiskal Meadow and Bakarwal hospitality, Greater Lakes Trek Day 5

We left Chanze Meadow in the midst of blinding rain. Our destination was Dhiskal Meadow near Yousmarg (the end destination […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bandersar and onwards, Greater Lakes Trek Day 3

Bandersar is supposedly one of the most beautiful lakes in Kashmir. Just like many other Kashmiri places, the name of […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Gadtarsar and other lakes, Greater Lakes Trek Day 2

Also known as the Fish Lake, Gadtarsar (Sar meaning lake in the local language) was supposed to be our stop […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Greater Lakes Trek, Kashmir: a photo essay

The Greater Lakes Trek in Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and trying experiences I ever had. Now, you […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Floating Vegetable Market of Srinagar

The Dal Lake in Srinagar is a mini world of its own. A vast body of water, especially when seen […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The sights and sounds of Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi

“Ahhhchooo”, “Ahhhchooo”…these were my first reactions to Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi. A very popular wholesale market in the […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

An afternoon at Safdarjung Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb is grandiose. Although it does not have the massive proportions of the more famous Humayun´s Tomb, it is […]

October 22, 2025
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