Annapurna Base Camp- the adventure begins….
26-27 February, 2024 I begin my journey back to Nepal via New Delhi to attempt a trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Surprisingly the elevation...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
Back to Delhi
October 11 from the itinerary: Depart at 12 noon and transfer, (30 min) to Bagdogra airport (18 km) for flight UK 726 depart 14.20 /...
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Oct 30, 20236 min read
Back to Bogdogra
October 10, 2023 - from the itinerary: Gangtok – Siliguri / Mayfair Tea Resort (B) This morning drive 24 kms/approx 45 minutes to...
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Oct 29, 20235 min read
Going to Pelling in Sikkim
October 9- from the itinerary: Drive to Gangtok, Sikkim / Elgin Norkhill (B,D) Depart at 8.30 am for the 3hour drive to Gangtok, capital...
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Oct 28, 20235 min read
The Hike from Hell
October 8- from the itinerary: Full day independent. Enjoy the resort grounds and facilities. The comment that "this hike is probably...
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Oct 27, 20235 min read
Tea Operations
October 7 - from the itinerary: Day excursion to Darjeeling/ Glenburn Tea Estate (B,L,D) Depart from Glenburn at 9.30 am with packed...
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Oct 26, 20232 min read
Colonial Life
October 6- from the itinerary: Full day independent. Enjoy the resort grounds and facilities. The day started with the very civilized...
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Oct 25, 20234 min read
Bagdogra - Finally
October 5- from the itinerary: Fly to Bagdogra /Glenburn Tea Estate (BL,D) Depart at 6:15 am with a box breakfast and transfer to airpor...
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Oct 24, 20231 min read
Back to Delhi
October 4, 2023 - From the itinerary: drive to Jaipur airport for the flight to Delhi and transfer to the Pullman. I got notice there...
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Oct 24, 20234 min read
Dinner atop the Dhikola Fort
October 3- from the itinerary: A full day visit of Shahpura reveals the town’s rich multi-cultural vibrancy and its fascinating arts and ...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read
Shahpura
October 2, 2023, From the Itinerary: Drive to Shahpura (260 km/5 hrs) / Shahpura Bagh (B) Proceed to Shahpura Bagh, a 120 year old hidden...
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Oct 22, 20234 min read
Alila Fort-Finally
Oct 1 Day 2- from the itinerary: Drive to Bishangarh (200 km/4 hrs) / Hotel Alila Fort (B) Depart to Bishangarh Village. Check into Alila...
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Oct 6, 20233 min read
On my way to India-2023
9/28, 9/29, 2023 - Friday and Saturday - from the itinerary: get to the airport in time for my 10:20 Finnair flight to Delhi via Helsinki...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
The End of the End
The final day (4/23-4/24/22) has come and it’s a long one. Not photos for this post. Up at 5 to get to the airport in time for my 9:30...
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Apr 23, 20222 min read
Back to the United States of Marriott
Well, my trip is at the beginning of its end and today, 4 22 22, we drive back to the Marriott in Cochin. There has been some interest in...
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Apr 23, 20223 min read
Leech Socks? Who Knew!
Today, 4/21/22, is my last day in Munnar. I started the day with a morning bird walk - Anlen was the guide and he was also my guide on...
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Apr 21, 20227 min read
Of Tea, Goats and Elephants
I went with the Indian breakfast which is local to Kerela. It was a garbanzo bean curry with a rice sort of thing that reminded me of...
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Apr 20, 20226 min read
The Tea Garden
I hadn’t really clocked how far south Kerela is. It’s Tuesday 19 April today and the program is to go from Cochin to The Windermere...
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Apr 19, 20224 min read
I Fly South
Well, nothing further bit or stung me in the night, so I was happy. I could hear a morning chorus of birds, especially the peacocks...
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Apr 18, 20226 min read
A Really Big Spider
6am safari to end my stay at Bera Safari Lodge on 17 April, 2022. The owner told the driver not to end this safari early because the...
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