About Valley of Flowers : The most beautiful of all Himalayan flowers, the blue Primula can be seen blooming in thousands in the valley. The best time to visit the valley in full bloom is from mid-July to mid-August. To reach the valley one has to trek from Govind Ghat, on the route to HemkundContinue reading “Itinerary: Valley of Flowers – Himalaya Trek”
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The Crazy Dandeli – River Rafting
It was just another day in the middle of a workweek. When I was returning home got a ping in whatsapp group saying let’s plan a weekend trip to Coorg from my previous trip friends. I suggested Dandeli because I wanted to do White water River Rafting. All agreed on that, and in no timeContinue reading “The Crazy Dandeli – River Rafting”
The Festival of colours @ Mathura and Vrindavan
An unofficial BCF trip! Sounds weird?? Read through to know why… How it all started?In the recent times, I have developed my interest in travelling, as I started believing that travel teaches a lot. One day, when I was checking for latest travel plans on ‘meet up’ app, an interesting line grabbed my attention “HoliContinue reading “The Festival of colours @ Mathura and Vrindavan”
Tadiandamol Trek– A Thrilling Monsoon Trek
At the Elephant Corridor Imagine elephants chasing you on a narrow corridor and you get nowhere to go. A herd of elephants sighted in the wee hours of the morning, left in its wake clear tell-tale signs in the zone they roamed. Tall grass blades flattened out, half eaten plants strewn and huge patches splatteredContinue reading “Tadiandamol Trek– A Thrilling Monsoon Trek”
Travel Guide to Muthyamdhara falls
At a Glance: Muthyamdhara falls is located in jayashankar Bhupalapally dist. of Telangana. It could be the country’s third highest plunge waterfall dropping from estimated 700ft at Gaddalasari. From the height it falling it won’t touch the ground directly, the flow is affected by wind making it look stunning. It forms a small pool onceContinue reading “Travel Guide to Muthyamdhara falls”
Experiencing Dandeli
I had heard a lot about Western Ghats, and had a dream to visit India’s best sea beaches, hill stations treks and places for water sports. Backpackers and City Feaks (BCF) fulfilled my wish when I saw the trip is being organised for Dandeli. And when I read it has in the itinerary like Jacuzzi,Continue reading “Experiencing Dandeli”
Travel Experience – My First Trip to Gokarna
“Life, if well lived, is long enough” this was my understanding after I left a job in B.P.O. which I joined thinking it would be easier and will get enough time to travel. But I only ended up working for 9 hours a day and at times 6 days a week. Decided to quit andContinue reading “Travel Experience – My First Trip to Gokarna”
Magical land of fireflies – Rajmachi
With the crushing responsibility of oncoming adulthood closing in, I realized I desperately needed a vacation, a break and peace of mind. I wanted to do something to mark the transition to new phase of life. As a last minute getaway, I decided to go on a weekend trek to Rajmachi with 13 something groupContinue reading “Magical land of fireflies – Rajmachi”
St. Mary’s Island – A Hidden Gem
“Never be so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” this line influenced me a lot. Yes, travel is part of my life, if not the major part! 😉😉. In the process, I joined Backpackers and City Freaks to Udipi trip during January 2018 with 17 others including Organizer RK from BCF. We visited MaravantheContinue reading “St. Mary’s Island – A Hidden Gem”
Solo Backpacking in Chhattisgarh : A Magical Retreat for Travelers
I felt inspired when Dalai lama said “Once in a year go somewhere where you have never been before” (I made it a month instead of year 😜😜). I traveled to Kerala in January, Tamilnadu, Nainital in February & Mathura, Vrindavan in March(for holi) in this year 2020. After relaxing few days at home the travelContinue reading “Solo Backpacking in Chhattisgarh : A Magical Retreat for Travelers”
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