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Adventure Photography, Himalayas, International Mountain Day, Uncategorized

Charming Mountains and Degrading Ecosystem – International Mountain Day 2019

International Mountain Day? What’s in there to celebrate it?  After all, mountains are giant natural rock structures! Let’s dig in! Mountains, irrespective of geographical existence, play a significant role in…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019Leave a comment
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Adventure, Hiking, Monsoon, Uncategorized, Waterfall, Western Ghats

A Delightful Train Journey to Dudhsagar Falls

What would be your reaction if you were invited for an adventurous trip that involves an enchanting train journey and a visit to one of the spectacular waterfalls in the…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanOctober 8, 2019March 21, 2026Leave a comment
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Adventure, Adventure Photography, Himalayas, Trekking

Celebrating Five years of Himalayan Adventures and Mesmerizing Travel

Let me begin with a cautionary disclaimer. No fragment of this article is intended to cause harm to anyone in any possible manner. There is no intent of denigrating one…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJune 5, 2019September 8, 20202 Comments
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Adventure, Adventure Photography, Himalayas, Trekking

The Risks and Takeaways of Adventure Photography (and why I shoot lesser photographs?)

How often do you come across people that say I have got about 500/1000 photographs from the trip’ or any such crazy numbers? Once? Twice? Frequently? Well, those numbers could…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJanuary 25, 2019January 27, 2019Leave a comment
Adventure, Himalayas, Trekking

Indian Winters: Stunning Landscapes of Jammu

India – a land of diverse ethnicity and myriad landscapes represents a truly remarkable country.  The cultural and geographical significance of each region portrays the rich tradition our country is…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanNovember 11, 2018October 12, 20253 Comments
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Adventure, Himalayas, Trekking

What is it like to Trek across an International Border

The pursuit of embarking on a journey is a delightful phenomenon.  The sheer excitement of a journey and the fervent zeal to reach the intended destination is what keeps us…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanSeptember 5, 2018September 13, 20202 Comments
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Adventure, Trekking, Western Ghats

Photo Blog: Hike to the highest peak in the Western Ghats

Photo blog? What’s that?  It’s a stripped-down version of the original blog offering less words and more photographs! So, those that don’t enjoy reading can have a glimpse of my…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJanuary 20, 2018September 30, 20184 Comments
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Adventure, Trekking, Western Ghats

Chronicles of a Monotonous Urban Lifestyle and Tryst with Mountains

Ever wondered what our purpose of life is?  Do we exist only to lead a mechanical life?  Honestly, an explanation to my first query is vast and beyond the scope…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJanuary 12, 2018March 4, 20184 Comments
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Adventure, Himalayas, Trekking

Scaling the Highest Trekkable Summit in India: An Insight

Standing tall at 20,500 feet from the mean sea level, Stok Kangri is the highest peak in the Stok range of the Himalayas enticing both the seasoned climbers and novice…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanSeptember 12, 2017May 4, 202012 Comments
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Adventure, Himalayas, Trekking

Hampta Pass Trek | A Rendezvous with the Himalayas | The Foundation and Beyond

The constant chaotic lanes of city, breathing in a mix of polluted air particles, the hectic and stress induced work routine, the sedentary lifestyle amid the busy schedules, and everything…

By Vijaykumar DuraiarasanJuly 12, 2017March 21, 20266 Comments

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