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East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West Bengal

Sunderbans travel info: things to know before you plan your trip

Sunderbans travel experience is one of a kind. Not only does one get to see this unique geographical landscape, but […]

October 22, 2025
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Sunderbans trip Photo Essay

My Sunderbans trip happened twice: once with a lover and once with my family. As you can imagine, for the […]

October 22, 2025
East, India, West Bengal

Sunderban Delta, a nature human conflict and tiger widows

My first memories of the Sunderban Delta are of its people. Every year during my childhood – I am talking […]

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
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