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5 Offbeat Trekking Destination in South India
Trekking is one of the most exciting activity for adventure enthusiasts. If you keep searching for offbeat trekking paths, you would not be disappointed by what we are about to reveal. Instead of trying out the conventional trekking trails in North India, why not explore the beauty entrapped deep in the southern states. South India is a great place to trek as it offers ideal weather conditions, spellbinding natural views and much more. So, pack your trekking bags and head over to these offbeat trekking destinations in South India.
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Why Should You Plan a Char Dham Yatra in 2018? | Shikhar Blog
Char Dham Yatra has a special significance in Hinduism. Char Dham refers to four sacred abodes that are said to be holy owing to their religious significance and mentions in the Hindu scriptures. The Himalayan Char Dham pilgrimage circuit or the Chota Char Dham consists of four holy spots in the state of Uttarakhand namely, Gangotri, Yamnotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. While Yamnotri and Gangotri are both Shakta sites, Badrinath is Vaishnava and Kedarnath is a Shaiva site. All these are particularly considered holy by the four sects of Hinduism.
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India Wine Tour: Visit India’s Own Wine Capital
The India Wine Tour is an adventure for every wine lover; you’ll get to taste some of the finest wines made India and get to see how they are paired with different categories of foods.
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Mountaineering Expedition to the Indian Himalayas in 2018
Perennially snow-clad and house to some of the highest mountain peaks in the World, the Himalayas cover most part of the Indian subcontinent and some part of the Tibetan territory. In fact, Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the World is located in The Himalayas. The beauty that is here; the beauty of untouched mountains; is beyond just surreal.
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The Ice Walk – Chadar Trek in Zanskar | Shikhar Blog
Get ready for the most challenging trek of your lifetime – an ice walk on the frozen Zanskar River, an experience for the brave-hearted and thrill-seekers while you trek the Himalayas, its beauty leaving your breathless & gasping for more!
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Travel Diaries of the North India: The Family Gateway | Shikhar Blog
A family holiday is a fulfilling trip in itself – one of the most awaited experiences of the year when one takes a break from the mad rush of life & discovers the world with the closest of our family & friends and indulges in some happy travel making memories for a lifetime! While travel knows no age, family adventures & getaways are the perfect occasion to bond with your folks & indulge in some carefree fun while you can get to experience the beauty of the north India of our own land like never before!
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Following the Footsteps of Buddha
To account for one of the earliest & also the largest religions of the world, Buddhism has flourished as long as the 3rd century BCE, having become a significant religion that went even beyond the borders of India, towards East, South and South East Asia. To this day thousands of pilgrims draw to the monasteries of India & Nepal to revel in the divine essence of the Lord, linked to the life and sermons of Buddha in a significant way – following through the traditions of the sect.
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A Safari Ride Atop the Ship of the Desert
What can be better than exploring the vast expanse of the golden dunes of sand on the ship of the desert itself?! You got that right! The Camel Safari in Rajasthan is the ultimate ride to explore & traverse through the sands of the Thar – to discover the vibrantly & colourful culture of the land of the Rajputs on the back of the swaying Camel & feel just like royalty.
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Hiking in Sikkim – Explore Yourself Amidst the Alluring Beauty of Sikkim | Shikhar Blog
Sikkim, a tiny state in India with an area of 7096 sq.km. famous for its high mountain ranges and its biodiversity. It is situated in the eastern Himalayas. Kanchendzonga, the guardian deity of Sikkimese people is the third highest peak in the world.