Author: soul india
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The Heritage keepers of India-Tikam Chand,1860 Carl Zeiss camera
1860 का इकलौता वर्किंग कैमरा, पूरी दुनिया में एक ही है,मिनट कैमरा मैडम,टेक फोटोग्राफ; these words of a middle-aged man made me stop, where I saw this intriguing piece of history happening Infront of my eyes, and I totally forgot I was rushing to Hawa Mahal in Jaipur. ये पुश्तैनी है, हमारे दादा जी के…
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Corn Village-where Diwali arrives a month later!
Long fire sticks illuminated the valley, drum beats became louder, and the sight of happy faces became clearer as we entered the corn village. One elderly person came forward and asked us where are we coming from, we told him Delhi. Bahut acche time pe aaye hai “AAJ DIWALI HAI!”, welcome!! Perplexed me, gave him…
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Kausani in 3 days – My complete day-wise itinerary
How we reached there: I have covered the day-wise itinerary of my stay, which you can follow to have a relaxed and pleasant stay. Day 1: Reached Kausani in the second half of the day, had evening snacks with a magnificent view. Around 7 pm visited Stargate Planetarium which was nearby. Kausani Planetarium: Visit Kausani…
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Unexplored Gem of Himachal: Thachi Valley
2 days trip/budget travel Sorry, you won’t get those themed cafes, mall road markets or fancy food here, BUT if you want to experience the sound wind, chirping of birds, the sky full of stars, raw innocent faces, and mesmerizing landscapes, this place is for you. This place is a true unexplored gem of Himachal.…
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Why every white collar must take a real road trip to Himalayas,A “Local Bus-Road Trip”, at least once in their lives.
Don’t get me wrong, but guys, taking your car and stuffing it with all the luxuries inside (especially the two of you or probably a kid along) or maybe hiring a swanky Royal Enfield (especially singles) isn’t always and shouldn’t be considered a real road trip. You haven’t really traveled a place if you haven’t…
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Must Read before heading Surkanda Devi- Snow Trek to an Unexplored, Enchanting Sati Temple
An ancient enchanted temple that gives you a panoramic view of massively scattered, snow-capped peaks of Himalayas. Less touristy but meet locals from the nearby villages filled with exuberance trekking to see their revered temple, what more you can ask to break the monotony of your crazy urban routine. Surkhanda Devi is located on Chamba-Mussoorie…
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Kanatal Guide:All you need to know about this beautiful off-beat destination
If you are looking for a perfect weekend gateway near Delhi, but don’t want to visit touristy crowded places, try this off-beat destination nestled in the foothills of Himalaya–Kanatal.It is situated 33 km from Mussoorie at an elevation of 8500 ft above sea level on Mussoorie-Chamba road. Splendid oak, pines, deodars, and rhododendrons (my favorite),…
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Must read tips before heading Rishikesh for bungee jumping
If you are an adventure junkie or you want to challenge your own fears,then no doubt bungee jumping must be in your bucket list. But before taking that plunge, doubts start pouring in, I’m sharing my experience at “jumping heights” (India’s highest bungee point) in Rishikesh,hope these tips will help to make your adventure trip…
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Ultimate guide for solo female travelers in Himachal Pradesh
Solo traveling is a liberating experience. It is not only about discovering a new place alone but also discovering self, and knowing, just how capable you are”. If you are a female and planning to travel solo since long to Himachal, here I am sharing crucial tips with my experience. Top 10 tips for solo…
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What to do, when you visit Puri (Orissa) second time.
Puri, Orissa is, indeed, a place to be visited more than once.When I visited this place for the first time, I was overwhelmed by the magnanimity of lord Jagannath; the beauty of Chilka lake,the history of Konark temple, and serenity of Golden beach. In one go, this was more than I could absorb.The soul of…