Exploring Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of The World

Think Rishikesh and what comes to mind? For me, it had always been river rafting, yoga retreats, and The Beatles connection. However, during my brief two-night stay, I learned that Rishikesh in Uttarakhand has much more to offer than just that. While it may not be the most picturesque destination…

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Machus Cottage, Mauna – A Homestay in Uttarakhand for your bucketlist

Imagine sipping your morning coffee by a beautiful picture-window, with a view of pristine white Himalayas in the distance. Or walking idly on grassy lawns, spotting the first lights in a faraway village in the valley turn on and begin twinkling – their glow spreading from house to house, until…

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The Pahadi Organic – An Immersive Cultural Experience And Stay In Uttarakhand

Visit any state in India, and bits and pieces of its culture reveal themselves to the discerning traveller – be it through the architecture, the food, the style of dress, the festivals and the like. But in Uttarakhand, the intricacies that make up its cultural fabric are hidden from plain…

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The Simple Life at Nantin Camp – Nainital

Who hasn’t heard of Nainital? This pristine hill station at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand has probably hosted most of you during one summer vacation or the other. Not me, though. I’ve only recently started exploring North India and made my first trip to this gorgeous state a…

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