The scene is hypnotic with rhododendron trees in early bloom, their vibrant red flowers contrasting against the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, whilst neon green terraces dotted with tiny villages cascade down vertigo inducing valleys.
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Rediscovering Rajasthan
Whenever anyone asks me where they should head to on their first trip to India, my answer is always the same - Rajasthan. It’s the state which most fulfils the image in your head of quintessential exotic India: fairy tale palaces, sandcastle forts, pastel coloured cities, maharajas and turban clad men with manicured moustaches.
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High Altitude Trekking in Ladakh
As part of our two week trip to Ladakh, where we stayed in traditional village houses, Julian and I included a four day trek in the Hemis High Altitude National Park. We traversed many mountain passes of the Zanskar Range, through an area without roads or permanent settlements away from the tourist path.
Read MoreA once in a lifetime sighting in Ladakh
We got off the plane and out of habit immediately turned on our mobile phones. It’s true. We were in a place with no mobile connection. This is when you know you’re travelling somewhere a little off the beaten track.
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