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Lamahatta - An Eco Park in the Middle of a Mountain..

Lamahatta – An Eco Park in the Middle of a Mountain..

Perched at a Height of 5700 ft, Lamahatta is a place like no other in this trail. Lamahatta is not completely an offbeat location but a well balanced package of Adventure and leisure travel.

Tibetan Prayer Flags..

We reached Lamahatta from Ramdhura at around noon. The weather was good but due to Haze, we were unable to see the Singalila Range. We had heard that this location gives a good…

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Ramdhura - The Perch worth your time..

Ramdhura is Located in the Kalimpong District of West Bengal. This Timid Hamlet has something which has not other substitute..

Tourism in West Bengal has always been known for Darjeeling, its culture and ambiance. But As far as the Mountains are concerned, this State in India has got much more than a handful of points where Off Beat Travelers, Hitch Hikers, Tourists etc can find their piece of adventure / break from mundane life / off beat travel experience. I am sure you might have heard about few of such locations. But…

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Netarhat - The Queen of Chotanagpur..

Netarhat – The Queen of Chotanagpur..

Perched at an altitude of 3500 feets, Netarhat is a marvel in the State of Jharkhand. An Off Beat Location, which gives you a chance to rejuvenate and recharge. A hill station by definition, Netarhat is a small village situated at a hill top with one of the best schools in India – the Netarhat Residential School. The remoteness of this place actually makes it so appealing.

Netarhat is around 150…

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Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary - It covers more than 190 sqkms of area with rich wildlife, vegetation and hills. Known for its Elephants, Dalma is a wonderful weekend adventurous getaway.

Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the State of Jharkhand, India. Dalma Covers an area of more than 190 km2. The Sanctuary is well known for its healthy population of Wild Elephants..

Our experience in Dalma has been quite unique. We had a weekend in hand to check out this remote jungle location which is around 100 kms away from Ranchi and around 10 kms away from Jamshedpur. We had got a SUV…

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Betla, Wild as a Tiger Tough as an Elephant..

Betla - Wild as aTiger Tough as an Elephant.. The wilderness and tranquility lets you detox from your everyday life..

It was in October that is Autumn, the season for exploration and festivities. We decided to have a getaway to a famous and remote forest in Jharkhand, known as Betla National Park. Betla is known for its Fauna, Flora and Biodiversity. This National Park spans over an area of more than 1000 km2.

The place is remote yet famous for tourists from neighboring states. From Ranchi (the capital of…

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Gurudongmar, The Holy Lake..

Perched at an Altitude of 17,800ft above sea level, Gurudongmar lake is the highest lake in India and is one of the highest lakes in the world. This mystical and magical water body is very close to the Indo-China Border and is closely guarded by the Armed forces. The journey to this mystical lake is what makes it so difficult and so appealing..

Gurudongmar lake is considered to be a holy lake…

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Nathang Valley.. The Yalk's Paradise..

Nathang Valley.. The Yalk’s Paradise..

Moving ahead from Lungthung we targeted to reach one of the most crucial points of the silk route. Nathang Valley is perched at an altitude of 13,500 ft. A tough altitude to live in.. Nathang valley gives a clear insight into the lives of the local people, their culture, their preferences, their beliefs..

Nathang Valley has a long history attached with it. It was one of the most crucial halts…

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Corbett National Park.. The dreaded forest..

One of the biggest and most well known National Parks in India, Corbett is famous for tiger sightings. Located in Uttarakhand in the foothills of the Himalayas, this National park is packed with majestic soecies of birds and animals. Corbett National Park has been named after the lefendary Jim Corbett the English hunter who was specialised on neitralising man eating tigers and leopards.

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Nameri. The Start of the Himalayan Forest..

Nameri. The Start of the Himalayan Forest..

A National Park at the Eastern Foot hills of the Himalayas, Nameri National Park shares its boundary with Pakhui National Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh. Considered as a bird watcher’s paradise, Nameri is said to have over 300 species of Birds of which the Great Hornbill, and the White-winged wood duck are famous. Nameri National Park is lined just by the river Jia Bharali..

Nameri is…

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Lungthung. The Eagles' Nest..

Lungthung. The Eagles’ Nest..

Perched at an altitude of 12,700 ft Lungthung is a small village with very few houses. Although Lungthung falls on the main Silk Route its quite off beat due to the tough weather and also due to very few villagers staying there. Many years back Lungthung used to get a good amount of tourist footfall but now the footfall has shifted to Zuluk which is perched at 10,000 ft above sea level. The…

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Lepchajagat the Hamlet..

A Small Hamlet in the Picturesque district of Darjeeling, Lepchajagat has a lot of hidden natural beauties..

We had an opportunity to visit this lovely hamlet sometime back. The people in this place treat you like family. Only homestays are available, so anyone looking for Luxury and sophistication, these locations are not for you. Lepchajagat has not more than 20 families living by the Rishi…

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