Abbott Mount, Uttarakhand: Images
Click here, or on the picture above, to see a series of images I took on a trip to Abbott Mount in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in India in early June 2008. Read more…
Sky Lights 1: Munsiyari, Uttarakhand
Click here, or on the picture above, to see a series of images I took on a trip to Munsiyari in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in India in early June 2008. Read more…
Review: Abbott Mount Cottage, Uttarakhand
If the idea of a surprise visitor in the form of a giant spider under the quilt covers does not bother you, plan a trip to Abbott Mount and stay in Abbott Mount cottage. It is nearly as perfect a get-away as you can imagine, and your experience of staying in this cottage will only leave you desiring for more (not spiders!!) when it is time to head back. Continue reading the review
Review: Wayfarer Mountain Resort, Munsiyari, Uttrakhand
As far as first impressions go, the Wayfarer Resort in Munsiyari in the Himalayan state of Uttrakhand (Uttranchal) flatters – but it does end up deceiving you a bit on the service front. What works for it is its setting: its perfect. The view of the Panchachuli peaks and surrounding mountain ranges leaves you with no option but to keep looking at them for hours on end as long as the cloud cover allows you to. Read on if you are planning a trip to Munsiyari
Lakshmi, the leopard cub, in good hands
I had written about a rescued female leopard cub, Lakshmi, in the forests of Ranthambhore in Rajasthan in India here as well as posted a YouTube video here. But apparently I was slightly misinformed, giving the impression that her future may not be so bright. But here is something from Gerhard Wiehahn, who works as a General Manager in a hotel in Ranthambhore, that may bring a smile to all our faces. (Thank you Gerhard, the world needs more people like you): Read the story »
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Review: Abbott Mount Cottage, UttarakhandIf the idea of a surprise visitor in the form of a giant spider under the quilt covers does not bother you, plan a trip to Abbott Mount...
Abbott Mount, Uttarakhand: ImagesClick here, or on the picture above, to see a series of images I took on a trip to Abbott Mount in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand...
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Review: Wayfarer Mountain Resort, Munsiyari, UttrakhandAs far as first impressions go, the Wayfarer Resort in Munsiyari in the Himalayan state of Uttrakhand (Uttranchal) flatters – but...
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