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Incredible India..its not about slum-dogs
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
Is it only for the movie Slumdog Millionaire that India has been making headlines? Or India has always been a sought after nation? Maybe the concept of an American director adapting an Indian diplomat’s work managed to grab a lot of attention. Or maybe a mix of Hollywood crew with Bollywood star-cast appealed to the [...]
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India one of the best places for adventure sports
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
And there’s one more feather in India’s already full hat! Adventure Sports! It wouldn’t be wrong to say that India is God’s own country. Not many places on the earth can boast of distinct demarcation in their climates, a potpourri of exotic cuisines, diverse cultures and life styles that change every 100 km and warmth [...]
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Adventure Sports -Experience nature from closest
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
For a long time humans tried taming their animal instincts until they discovered adventure sports… It happens with many, this indescribable feeling of belonging everywhere yet no where. And it is due to such desires that man discovers ways to experience the intricacies of nature. Man had a will to fly and so he invented [...]
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Paragliding – Soaring like an Eagle
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
Gazing at the sky, haven’t you often gone green with envy at the birds flying so high up there? The carefree feel with which they maneuver at their will and wish, through the raging breeze and no traffic signals is always fascinating to watch and you wish you could fly too! Don’t you? Well, how [...]
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Ecotourism Myths
Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
If the idea of combining the aspects of having the time of your life holidaying, while also doing your part towards conservation of Mother Nature appeals to you, then ecotourism might be just what you would be interested in. What is ecotourism? Ecotourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting of protected areas that would result as [...]
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Are Tigers on the verge of getting extinct?
Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
The Herculean tiger is on the brink of extinction. Tigers are one of the largest of the big cats. 60% of world’s tigers live in India. The rest are spread all across Africa, China and Siberia. Facts reveal that their population has decreased from 100,000 in the 19th century to a shocking 3600 now! But [...]
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Global warming –Effect on Himalayas
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
For a layman, the simplest definition of Global Warming would be that ‘it is an increase in the earth’s average temperature.’ Over the last century this increase has been fiercely rapid and extremely hazardous. Reason being, the effects of global warming is starkly visible on the high-altitude areas of the earth which are mainly the [...]
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10 tips of being a responsible traveler
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
Responsible traveling is about minimizing one’s impact and maximizing one’s connection with the people and the environment. Enriching one’s traveling experience by making positive contributions to the places is the essence of responsible traveling. A traveler that is cautious about making minimum negative impacts on the environment, who respects the culture and fosters authentic interaction [...]
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Responsible Tour Operator
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
For a person who travels wide and far, grand hotels and exquisite cuisines are not appealing; A traveler is always looking for something more than just visiting places. His aim is to become one with his surroundings, take something away with him from wherever he goes.. This is where the travel operators come in. Designing [...]
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Cleaning Program in Ladakh
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Abhishek Daga.
The green land masses and snow covered mountain tops of Ladakh have invariably been treaded by trekkers, scholars and tourists for centuries. For adventure seekers especially, this place is paradise on earth. But it has not always been home to such humongous crowd. Ladakh boasts of culture which was under seclusion for a very long [...]
