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April 26, 2025

An Afternoon at Patuartek Beach, Cox’s Bazar at the End of Winter

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On a pleasant afternoon at the end of winter, we traveled along the scenic Marine Drive Road of Cox’s Bazar to visit Patuartek Beach. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the main town,…

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 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,…

February 6, 2019

The Himalayan Legacy of Vashisht: Where Faith Meets the Mountains

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Just across the rushing waters of the Beas River from main Manali lies the quiet village of Vashisht. While many travelers flock here for its therapeutic sulfur hot springs, the village is also home to…

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 10, 2019

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

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January 1, 2019

An Unforgettable Evening at Dal Lake, Srinagar

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On 24 December 2018, I arrived in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and spent a memorable evening at the iconic Dal Lake. Despite the cold winter weather, the beauty of the lake…