Travel

April 25, 2025

Tracking the Coast: A Scenic Train Journey from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar

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The journey from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar by train was a unique and truly memorable experience. After a long wait, the opportunity to travel directly to the country’s southernmost beach city by rail transformed the…

February 20, 2025

Chandragiri Hills, Nepal – Where the Himalayas Meet the Sky

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Perched at an elevation of 2,551 meters on the southwestern edge of the Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri Hills is one of Nepal’s most captivating hilltop destinations. Just a short drive from the bustling streets of Kathmandu,…

February 9, 2019

Where Tradition Meets the Horizon: The Changing Face of Old Manali

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Framed by the jagged, snow-dusted ridges of the Pir Panjal range, Old Manali presents a striking visual contrast where the natural landscape meets human ingenuity. While the lower valley has succumbed to modern concrete construction,…

January 28, 2019

Baisaran: The Mini Switzerland of Jammu and Kashmir

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Nestled amidst the lush pine forests and majestic mountains of Kashmir, Baisaran is one of the most picturesque destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. Located about 5 kilometers from Pahalgam, this stunning meadow is often referred…

January 13, 2019

From Gulmarg to Pahalgam: A Memorable Journey Through Kashmir

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After spending a wonderful day in Gulmarg on 26 December 2018, I set off the following morning for Pahalgam, another jewel of Jammu and Kashmir. The transition from the snowy landscapes of Gulmarg to the…

January 12, 2019

Gulmarg: The Meadow of Flowers and Jewel of Kashmir

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Nestled in the breathtaking Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, Gulmarg is one of the most enchanting tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. Known as the “Meadow of Flowers,” this picturesque hill station offers a…

January 10, 2019

Avantipora, December 2018: Wandering Through Kashmir’s Forgotten Golden Age

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We visited Avantipora in December 2018, on a cold, hazy morning somewhere on the road between Srinagar and Pahalgam. Winter had already stripped the trees bare, and a thin mist sat low over the valley…

January 10, 2019

Solang Valley in December: A Winter Wonderland in the Heart of Himachal

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January 9, 2019

Gulmarg: A Day Lost in Snow

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December 25, 2018 We left Srinagar early and reached Gulmarg by around eleven in the morning — that famous hill town in Kashmir known as the “meadow of flowers,” though in December it turns into…