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The Vaishnodevi Experience 2023

My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
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I have been fortunate to have visited quite a few places in India, and this page is an attempt to make it a bit easier for you to find my blogs related to these places. This list is arranged state-wise, and all you have to do is click on the state name to see a list of all posts about that particular state. 





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Chhattisgarh

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Sikkim


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        Uttarakhand


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        1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:01 PM

          Have you visited all of those places

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          1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM

            If you read my blog, you will know that yes, i have visited all those places

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        2. kapilMarch 17, 2013 at 8:58 AM

          Hi very nice places you listed in your article.

          Indian Travel Destination guide & Blog

          Thanks

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        3. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 6:20 PM

          Hi.. i also want to travel across whole India...how did u managed????
          i mean you r also a family person...then how is dis possible????

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          1. Anuradha ShankarJune 11, 2013 at 6:37 PM

            It is always possible when you have the will to travel.

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        4. sriOctober 17, 2013 at 2:15 PM

          Who is this anonymous person posting stupid questions !!

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          1. Anuradha ShankarOctober 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

            Unfortunately, Sri, there is no dearth of such people... and least of all, on the net :D

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        5. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 6:56 AM

          Explore Rajasthan some more.....

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        6. UnknownDecember 2, 2013 at 12:56 PM

          hats off mam

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        7. GREECUJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:26 AM

          If you ever plan to visit West Bengal keep me in the loop i will like to hop in for the ride and be a part of your wonderful adventure and blogging based on India.Brilliant journey.....

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        8. Aditya Raj KapoorMay 1, 2014 at 9:16 PM

          wow...u have travelled really well. my compliments!
          aditya

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        9. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 10:57 PM

          Nice article for tourist who want to travel to India.
          thanks.
          honeymoon mauritius

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        10. KavithaAugust 9, 2014 at 3:22 PM

          Hi, I would like to know, if the cover picture used in your Blog is Banasura Dam ?!
          Thanks.

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        11. AnonymousOctober 11, 2014 at 11:45 AM

          good work

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        12. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 11:57 AM

          My next destination is India. So much to learn from culture. Amazing! I'll be coming when my Morocco Tours will finish. Thank You

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