Category: Stories
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Visiting Masrur Rock Temples
July 07, 2023 My morning starts pretty late from the touristy standards though I am enjoying the luxury of solo travel. At 10:30 AM, I head to the Big Mugs café. I ask for a cup of tea and maggi for breakfast assuming it would take the least preparation time. The taste is great though…
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A town named “Kangra”
July 06, 2023 Getting down from the bus, I look at this little town which still seems to be sleeping from last night and here, I have travelled all the way. Like most weekend tourists heading to the upper terrains of Dharamshala or McLeodGanj, I too had passed through it earlier – never giving it…
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Himachal Diaries – 2023
Beginning of the journey The truth about solo travel is that it is as much a matter of practice like anything else. The social media posts and content won’t show you the unexpressed anxiety, fear or moments of self-doubt a solo traveler might be going through (Yes, not for everyone) even after many years. But…
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Pattachitra – The “Living art” from Raghurajpur (Odisha)
For someone visiting the state for the first time; the unanimous picture of Odisha remains a place rich in temples, art, craft and heritage. The identity of the state primarily lies in its rich religious and cultural legacy which reflects in all aspects of people and their lives. While the state houses many districts and…
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Bhangarh Fort – A lost beauty behind the “haunted” ruins
“It’s haunted” “I could feel an eerie silence, a strange uneasiness as if someone was watching me” “You know, one of my friends visited and couldn’t sleep for nights. There seems to be a strong presence even during the daylight.” Whether personally experienced or not, this is how your first impression of a fort as…
A Merakulous Life 