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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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September 3, 2023
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Cologne Botanical Garden in summer

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