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In search of a loooong vacation. 😴 . . . . #themountaingirltales #incredibleuttarakhand #uttarakhandtraveller #uttarakhandsimplyheaven #uttarakhandheaven #uttarakhandpictures #kasardevi #shotononeplus #oneplus7t

On a clear Sunday morning, surrounded by panoramic view of the Himalayas, we decided to hike up the region's famed Kasar Devi temple. Apart from housing the village's primary deity, the temple also has a fascinating history. Like how Swami Vivekananda meditated at the top of this hill and discovered his need to fight for the upliftment of people. Or how it was frequented by luminaries such as Timothy Leary and Allen Ginsberg. What fascinated me the most though is that how Kasar Devi is surrounded by the Van Allen Belt (a zone of cosmic energy that is supposed to make you feel positive). The two other places in the world to fall in this belt include Machu Picchu and the Stonehenge. . So, we sat there, waiting for a burst of positivity to overcome our entire being, and I must admit that I did feel a lot at peace. Maybe because I had unknowingly conditioned my mind with that knowledge to feel that way. Or it was probably the clean mountain air. Or maybe the Van Allen belt did work its charm on me. Who knows. But whatever the merits of this theory, I did end up spending a considerable time soaking in the 'vibe' of this charming little place. . #themountaingirltales #girlswhowander #explore #gooffbeat #kasardevi #euttaranchal #uttarakhandtourism #uttarakhandtraveller #uniqueuttarakhand #kumaoni #cntgiveitashot #natgeoyourshot #justwravel #indiapictures #shotononeplus #lpindia #himalayantravellers #himalayangeographic

A fascinating history, mellow vibe, beautiful stories of interesting people, lots of food, crisp air, a bright blue sky, and almighty Himalayas - all the essentials for a perfect weekend are right here in Kasar Devi. . . May have left a little piece of my soul here. . . . #themountaingirltales #blueskies #telltnlindia #lpindia #uttarakhandtraveller #travelrealindia #uttarakhandheaven #uttarakhandjannat #devbhoomi #uttarakhandsimplyheaven #traveldiaries #euttaranchal #instagood #incredibleuttarakhand #india_ig

Happy birthday, mountain man to my mountain girl, co-hogger of all things yum, companion in never-ending walks, collaborator in silly selfies, and human hard disk equivalent for all bachpan ki yaadein, including this horrendous picture (keeping alive the tradition of 'kanjad' budday photos 😄) Lubju❤️

The first time I laid my eyes on snow, I was a tiny 5-year-old, trying to comprehend why suddenly the mountains I saw from my terrace everyday had turned so white. Obviously I was made to understand the phenomenon in purely scientific terms. But nobody could explain that feeling of comfort that came with a spectacular view of white peaks; like how it feels when you jump into your own bed after a long day. But I loved that feeling, and so I would look at the mountains for hours, finding a certain joyous calm. As I grew up, life changed - from being a carefree child to a restless teen and then a stressed adult. But even now, everytime I see snow, I know I'll find comfort and warmth, like a touch of reassurance. I immediately know that I'll be fine. Because I'm home. 😊 . . . #themountaingirltales #christmas #snow #winter #sodoon #welovedoon #ddncity #dehradundiaries #landour #mussoorie #roadtomussoorie #ig_travel #girlswhotravel #mountainlove #mountainlife #incredibleuttarakhand #euttaranchal #uttarakhandtraveller #uttarakhandpictures #lpindia #teampixel

Throwback to this favourite, cozy breakfast spot in Budapest. Squeezed between two huge gothic structures, this pop-up cafe had a bright, cheery and funky tone. While they offered all the familiar staples (coffee, croissants and cakes), it was all prepared and served with an extra dose of love and attention. Probably why we didn't go to any other breakfast place during our time in Budapest. Also made us feel right at home in a foreign land. ❤️ . . . #themountaingirltales #budapest #hungary #europe #travalour #traveldiaries #streetcafes #decor #coffeeshop #lovecoffee #coupleswhotravel #teampixel #beautifulplaces #traveltheworld

Memories of a breathtakingly-beautiful winter sunset from favourite place that is now slowly becoming another urban concrete jungle. And as much as I lament the state of mountain towns in India, I also struggle to find a balance between my angst and the need for development. After all, why should a local Himachali or Uttarakhandi be deprived of all the comforts and facilities that city dwellers have access to? Good educational institutions, hospitals, heck even malls where they can watch the latest Bollywood movies. And maybe they want those luxuries. Maybe not all of them do. It's up to them to choose. However, what we (as city dwellers and regular consumers of these places) should definitely be doing is demand less destructive development and attempt to reduce the use of polluting fossil fuels(please stop bringing your cars, public transport is great I swear). And maybe even ask the authorities to enforce conservation laws and educate everyone within your immediate ecosystem. I don't know if this will help, but it's definitely better than spending your weekend tut-tutting the sorry state of mountains, while continuing to enjoy coffee in a plastic cup. We got to start somewhere, no? P.S. - @uzuuumaki I miss our hot chocolate dates here! 😭 . . #themountaingirltales #instahimachal #himachalpictures #himachalgram #teampixel #focusontheweekend #mcleodganj #dharamshalagram #dharamshalalocal #onehimachal #mountainlife #mountainlove #theshootingstar #travelblogger #jannatehimachal #himalayantravellers #beautifulsunsets #lpindia #cntgiveitashot

I've always been vocal about the need to go AWOL (am I using this right? :P) at times, especially from social media, and boy oh boy, have I been the happiest! And now that the festive season, sickness season, family-obligation season finally come to an end, I am all set to welcome my favourite season with open arms and a hot cuppa in tow. Also super excited to make my way through deserted mountain roads (hello, low tourist months) on chilly mornings, trying to capture the snow-capped peaks on my phone, and once again feeling pure, unadulterated joy at the thought of laying claim to undulating beauty. Oh mountains, I've missed our wintry rendezvous. 🏔️ . . . #themountaingirl #traveldiaries #mytravelstory #girlswhotravel #teampixel #winteriscoming #hills #landscape #theshootingstar #cntgiveitashot #instahimachal #himalayangeographic #himachaltourism #betweenlatitudes #eatlovetravel #tripotocommunity #travalour #travelbloggervibes #incredibleuttarakhand

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