**Goodbye, Pahalgam!** We were emotional about bidding goodbye to Saba and his folks. Although it had been only two nights, it seemed we were leaving good friends. The memories of Pahalgam, with its serene beauty and the warm hospitality that made us feel so welcomed and appreciated, still linger in our minds. As we set... Continue Reading →
**On the way to Pahalgam** After our long journey to the Vaishno Devi shrine, resting was our top priority. We enjoyed chatting about our experiences over lots of pakoras (vegetables fried in chickpea flour) and tea. Our next host for the Kashmir tour was Riaz, who had already arrived with the driver, Gulzar. They travelled... Continue Reading →
**The anticipation for the journey to the dreamland** Gulzar announced, "That's it; the bus won't move anymore." Our journey was abruptly interrupted when the bus, after a slow drive, suddenly came to a halt. All the vehicles ahead were in chaos and queued up at a standstill. 'Breathtaking!!!' Peering through the bus window, I was terrified... Continue Reading →
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