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Bhimbetka caves and Mesolithic rock paintings, Photo journal

Travel

Bhimbetka caves lie in district Raisen of Madhya Pradesh, at the southern edge of the forested Vindhya range. The site has 243 caves. We couldn’t see them all in a day, but what we did see was amazing…
Tags: Bhimbetka, Madhya-Pradesh, India, travelogue, photo-journal, UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site
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Haridwar to Ukhimath and Deoriya taal, Himalaya Photo journal

Travel

Nothing beats a drive in the hills here! Take a car, a bus, a taxi, a bike, a cycle, or walk… The Himalayas are awesome :-) Our tour operator Sunil Bhatnagar told us that the same Himalayas that provide solace to tourists and yogis can drive the locals to alcohol after sunset, as there isn’t much else to do other than be with nature or socialise.
Tags: India, Garhwal-Himalaya, Trek, Ganga, travelogue, Uttarakhand, Ukhimath, Deoriya-taal, Chopta, Tungnath, Devprayag
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Trek to Gaumukh, Himalaya Photo journal

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I sat on one of the boulders at the banks of gurgling Bhagirathi - the mother of the world singing a constant hymn in praise of the creator, I lost my heart to the silvery peaks known as Shivlinga and Bhagirathi 1, 2 and 3. The spiritual atmosphere in the Himalayas is a magnet for me.
Tags: India, Garhwal-Himalaya, Trek, Ganga, travelogue, Uttarakhand, Gaumukh
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