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India, Kashmir, North

Introducing Tosamaidan, the starting point of the Greater Lakes trek

My Greater Lakes trek did not have a ´shubh arambh`: a good beginning. I fell asleep at Tosamaidan 2 hours […]

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

Yousmarg finally, Greater Lakes Trek Day 6

The last day of the Greater Lakes Trek was the most difficult. I started at Tosamaidan and the trek ended […]

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

Photo essay of Bali island in the Sunderbans

Bali Island, in the Sundarbans, is one of the best places to explore the mangrove forests of the area. It […]

October 22, 2025
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
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