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Katagla Village- Tuning into Nature

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust I have been to Kasol before and I will go again, more than the place, perspective matters and each time I go with a new perspective, excitement and zeal. Hello myself Deepankit, I'm from Delhi and I'm a chef by profession, to tell you more about myself I love travel and Himachal has always been in my list. So recently some friends and I decided to visit Katagla Village near Kasol which is also referred as the new Kasol because more and more travellers are travelling to Katagla now. We started from Delhi on a bus and went to Katagla village, I have been there before in my school days but wanted to explore again and discover new villages and unexplored terrains. There's a waterfall near Katagla which is hardly seen by most travellers and I'm saying this with confidence because every localite there was amused when I asked them about the waterfall and route...

Kothaligad Fort, Peth, Maharashtra

  We were standing over the clouds and watched it rain all over. Introduction Living in Mumbai is a hustle and you need weekend getaways to rejuvenate yourself and get ready for the upcoming challenges. Kothaligad Fort trek is an all-season trek and ideal for a rejuvenating weekend with friends. It can be your answer to boring and mundane city life. Planning Mridul got to know about  'Live Before You Die' a group that arranges treks. However you can also plan to go there yourself, just ask some friends and plan your trip. How to reach Kothaligard Fort The journey started quite early in the morning, Mridul and his friends reached Sion and there, a bus was waiting for them to start the journey with other trekkers. We can also go there by railways ; it's close to 100kms from Mumbai as well as Pune. Nearby Restaurants Once they reach Peth village, which serves as the basecamp, they find stalls and restaurants set up by the locals for tea and breakfast. You can find many small s...

Finding Wilderness in Rishikesh

  I think I have come to love the monsoon season in India. It's mesmerizing the way rains paint the mountains and provide relief to people like me. Cool breeze, drizzling nights, smell of earth after rain. All this brings me closer to the mountains in the rainy season. Beginning of our Adventure Trip: From Delhi to Rrishikesh My journey started out with a road trip to the mountains. We began from Delhi crossing Roorkee to Haridwar then to Dehradun and from there to Mussorrie, in the end we reached Rishikesh in the night. We kept driving to discover the perfect area to end our day till it became darkish. 1. Starting from Dehradun: In pursuit of a adventure Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, is noted for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate. We kept driving, taking small halts till we reached Haridwar. Places to Visit: a. Guptaji Chaat While travelling from Haridwar we came across this amazing Chaat shop, I would recommend everyone, if you are in Haridwar visit Gu...