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Hiking in the Spiti valley

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ajay Jaiman

In June I traveled almost the entire length of the Spiti valley in the ‘European backpacker’ style. Using local buses (non-a/c with non-reclining seats), hitching rides, and hiking– from village to village and from monastery to monastery; eating in ‘dhabas’, … Continue reading →

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Cycling trip across the Jalori Pass, Himachal Pradesh

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Ajay Jaiman

Day one is always hard. But staying the night at Raju bharti’s guest house in Gushani more than made up for it. Lovely family to stay with and an absolutely gorgeous place too. On day two rode through rain and … Continue reading →

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Trek to Chandratal — the moon lake

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Ajay Jaiman

Freezing temperatures, mutinous children and kindergarten values Educational consultant Ajay Jaiman, 40, trekked to Chandratal over the Dussehra break last year with three other families—the Bhattacharyas, the Chopras and the Chakrabartis—ranging in age from 7 to 51. Despite a recent … Continue reading →

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Driving round the bends in Himachal

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Ajay Jaiman

Middle-age has its symptoms. In my case, I sense an old flame flaring up. My passion for travel, especially to the mountains, is getting a fresh supply of oxygen with each passing year. Every experience leaves me craving for more: … Continue reading →

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