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Chiang Mai and Samoeng Circuit, Thailand

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The city close to nature, foodies’ paradise, grand temples of intricate architecture, dotted with quaint villages and a scenic mountain road circling through villages, jungles, waterfalls, and farms, Chiang Mai is a balanced blend of urban life and peace of mind. I stayed in a homestay run by a very courteous couple in one of the by-lanes close to the Old City. Pancakes cooked by the host were so delicious that I made them my regular breakfast every morning. I explored the Old City and night market for 2 days and dedicated the rest of the days to traveling to nearby villages and completing the scenic drive of the Samoeng Circuit. Wat Chedi Luang Varaviharn The Old City, walled on four sides, is the most happening place in Chiang Mai, bustling with cafes, restaurants, pubs, street food carts (one of them being Michelin Star!), hotels, tourists, and not to forget grand temples, and there are lots of them, each one equally beautiful in its own way and charming. The most popular among them...
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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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Jailsamer, a place to experience sun, sand, art, food, literature and folk stories in one shot ! Jaisalmer is well known tourist destination around the world. Situated far west of Jaipur, the capital of  Rajasthan, it is truely a 'Golden City', an oasis in the middle of the Thar desert. It is astonishing sometimes to believe an arid land majorly filled with sand and extreme warm temperature has so much to offer, right from beautiful palaces to lakes and delicious food to literature, one would get everything in this gem of the erstwhile pricely state. Being on the ages old silk route route, this city prospered and over the centuries has inculcated rich culture, tradition and lot of interesting stories to be told. Lets start the journey and the stories ... Places to explore : Jaisalmer Fort, Sam Sand Dunes, Kuldhara, Longewala and Tanot border villages and Gadisar lake. Best time to visit : October to March. Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer means 'The fort of Jaisal'. King Rawal ...
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Andharban Trek, Maharashtra

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Ever felt like going on a trek that feels like a cosy walk in lush green garden surrounded by clouds ! If the answer is yes, then Andharban is the trek for you. Andharban literally means Dark Forest and it quite aptly describes this trek. Located in Sahyadris, this trek connects Tamini ghat with Konkan overlooking Kundalika valley. The trail passes through lush green dense forest, waterfall, lake, a quaint little village, couple of streams and commences with a picturesque dam. The best part of this trek is that you would go through all these spots without exerting too much pressure on your keens as the ascent and descent both are so gradual that it feels like a long morning walk. Starting point : Tamini ghat ( Independent View point ) near Pimpri village It is 50 kms from Lonavala, approx. 1 hour from Pune. End point :  Bhira Dam Duration : 5/6 Hours Trail : approx. 14 kms Let's start the trek ! We started of quite early in the morning from Pune and had our breakfast on the way....
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