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7 Things to do during a week in Nepal

March 2, 2017

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For an Indian, the firstÂ placeÂ that comes to mindÂ when thinking of traveling abroad is Nepal (usually followed by Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Thailand). I was no exception and being a mountain lover, I always wanted to visit this beautiful countryÂ to explore the Himalayan villages and to witness the Buddhist culture that exists there. When I finally got the op[...]

10 Reasons Why It's Time to Go Back to Nepal

May 22, 2016

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Inspiration, Mountains, Nepal, Top 10

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Each of us has a country weâ€™ve visited which did a little more than just steal our hearts. For me, Nepal goes deeper than any other country. Maybe itâ€™s something to do with the fact that I was named after one of its mountains, or my long fascination with Tibetan Buddhism, or the wonderful people I have met while trekking and living in the country'sÂ citi[...]

Off the Beaten Path: Trekking in Bhutan

April 13, 2016

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Bhutan, Mountains, Off the beaten track, Wanderlust F

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I sat cross-legged and stiff whilst the monk chanted meditative prayers at 3,800 metres above sea level, breathing hard to catch my breath and calm my racing heart. I had just hiked up five hundred vertical metres from our grassy campsite on the plateau below to the monastery carved into the cliff. We left at the crack of dawn to be here for these morning pr[...]

5 Reasons to visit Darjeeling

April 12, 2016

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Countryside, Darjeeling

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The emerald green hill station of Darjeeling is nestled in the far north-easternÂ corner of India, sitting 2,590 metres above sea level in the lowerÂ Himalayas. Bordering Bhutan, Sikkim and Tibet, and with Nepal just over across the mountain ranges, the culture here is a magical blend of all these places. Not just famous for its cup of steaming hot Darjeelin[...]

How to Spend One Month in Northern India

March 9, 2016

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India, Travelettes Guide

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India can often be an intimidating place, especially for first time travellers. Iâ€™ve travelled extensively around the country, and I can honestly tell you not to be afraid! Sure, India offers some challenges, but also so many rewards. If youâ€™re looking at a map of the country without a clue where to begin, hereâ€™s some ideas of how to spend a month trav[...]