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Kargil — The Bazaar Where the Roads Met | The Pashmina Route Market
#kargil1999 #centralasia #Silkroute #historyofkargil #thepashminaroute #travelwithkanupriya The Pashmina Route Journal Present Kargil Market Before Kargil became a name associated with war, it was a name associated with movement. Imagine Kargil a century ago: caravans arriving from Ladakh with wool and salt, traders coming from Lahaul and Punjab, Kashmir sending goods northwards, and routes towards Baltistan and Central Asia bringing carpets, stones, horses and stories from m
kanupriya raniwala
Aug 235 min read


The One Book That Made Me Move to Manali | Foreign Devils on the Silk Road
#silkrouteindia #triptoindia #thingstodoinmanali #foreigndevilsofthesilkroad #roadtriptozanskar #manalitokashmirbyroad #besttravelitineraryforladakh Gulshan Book Store, Srinagar I feel, book shops of a place really hold the pulse of the region. And, i reached the Gulshan Book Store in Srinagar, as soon as i landed in Kashmir for the first time of my life in 2021. My interest in regional history to orient myself better in the present context, lead me into a prompting conversat
kanupriya raniwala
Aug 85 min read


The Pashmina Route - Story | Road trip from Manali to Srinagar via Zanskar & Kargil | Old Silk Route Road of India | History of India | Indian History
#Silkroute #Silkrouteofindia #roadtriptoladakh #Manalitokashmir #manalitokashmirbyroad #Ladakhcircuit #zanskarfixeddeparture #ladakhfixeddeparture #thingstodoinmanali Route to Shinkula "If there's one thread, quite literally, that ties these four places together, it's wool. Not folklore, not religion, but the Old Silk Route trade. A goat in Tibet grew it, only a trader in Ladakh could buy it, a merchant in Kargil housed it, and a weaver in Srinagar spent a year and a half tur
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 319 min read


The Pashmina Route - Itinerary | Manali to Zanskar to Kargil to Kashmir | 4 Locations, 1 Route | 8D7N Scheduled Departure | Drive on the best highway of India
#besthighwayofindia #bestdriveinindia #besthimalayandrive #silkrouteofindia #manalitokashmir #fixeddepatureladakh #ladakhfixeddeparture "This trip is more than just a Ladakh trip or a Kashmir trip! It is about understanding India by physically travelling on one of the Silk Trade roads that shaped it." - Your Trip Curator & Leader - Kanupriya If you are wondering what does the route look like :D If you've read The Pashmina Route — the story of the old wool trade that once sti
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 299 min read


Fun Facts About Bhutan: 7 Things I Guarantee You Don't Know | Surprising Trivia about Bhutan
Michievious Bhutanese kid These are some facts that i too discovered slowly while travelling through Bhutan over and again. I am sure these will surprise you too! Try and guess - promise no cheating no googling before the reveal!! 7 Fun Facts About Bhutan You Probably Don't Know 1. What does Bhutan's national dish actually translate to? Every Bhutanese household eats this, daily, without exception. It's called Ema Datshi. Ema means chili. Datshi means cheese. That's it — that
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 253 min read


Bhutan Travel FAQ for Indian Tourists: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
#everythingaboutbhutam #bhutanpermits #budgetdepartureforbhutan #bhutanroadtrip #phumsholingtobhutan Bhutan is one of the easiest international trips an Indian traveler can plan — no visa, a currency that trades 1:1 with the rupee, and a government-run permit system that we handle end to end on every departure. This Bhutan Travel FAQ for Indian Tourists covers everything you actually need to know before you go. Group of Guests in Bhutan Bhutan Travel FAQ for Indian Tourists:
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Jul 253 min read


The Festivals of Bhutan 2026, Two Festivals, One Kingdom - ThimphuTshechu Festival 2026 &The Return of the Cranes, Phobjikha 2026
#bestofbhutan #traveltobhutan #festivalsofbhutan #experientialbhutan #guidedtourstobhutan #budgettriptobhutan Devoted monk at Punakha Dzong Kuzo Zangpo La! Every time I cross the border into Phuentsholing, I feel like I've stepped through a door into a slower, kinder version of time. I've been driving into Bhutan since 2016, and if you ask me why I keep going back with a fresh batch of travelers every single season, my honest answer is this: Bhutan doesn't perform for tourist
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 254 min read


5N6D Spiti Tour Luxury Experience 2026: From Kaza to 1 Home Village - Summer Scheduled Departure
Luxe solo travel from Manali to Spiti — from buzzing Kaza to a one-home village. Glamp, explore, and unwind on this stylish, soulful Himalayan adventure.
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 16, 202511 min read


Flow with Zanskar Love Tales - Culture of Zanskar | Travel to Zanskar Valley
This a semi fictional story on the life & culture in Zanskar, with a Buddhist young girl as the protagonist and how she deals with love
kanupriya raniwala
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Zanskar Scheduled Departures 2026 | Zanskar Fixed Departure 2026 | Ultimate Experiential Itinerary in Budget | Travel to Padum | Zanskar | Ladakh
This is a one stop shop for an adventurous and fun filled trip to Zanskar, Ladakh from Manali.
kanupriya raniwala
Jul 21, 20249 min read


Travelling to Uzbekistan? - This is your ultimate travel guide!
Everything you need to know before you plan a trip to Uzbekistan! - History, Art & Architecture, Food & Cuisines, People , Things to do!
kanupriya raniwala
Apr 30, 202412 min read


Experiential Things to do in Manali - Unique Experiences of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Experiential Things to do in Manali - Unique Experiences of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
kanupriya raniwala
Jan 29, 20248 min read


Snow Spiti Expedition 6.0 ex Shimla - Winter Adventure in White Spiti | India's First Cold Desert Biosphere by UNESCO
Solo Travelers | Couple friendly | Deluxe Category.
A smooth hassle free fixed departure itinerary for all solo travelers who aspire to travel Spiti valley in winters in comfort.
kanupriya raniwala
Jan 6, 20247 min read


Things to do in Gangtok : Cafes at M.G. Marg
Discover the best cafes in Gangtok and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of MG Marg. Find out about the top things to do in Gangtok
kanupriya raniwala
Dec 17, 20237 min read


Monsoons in Gangtok : Life in Northeast India
Gangtok City | Monsoons in Gangtok | Travel to Sikkim | Stories from Sikkim | Stories from Gangtok | Moody Story | Fictional Writing |...
kanupriya raniwala
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Snow Trip to Sikkim : Experiential Budget Friendly Scheduled Departures to North Sikkim and More
This scheduled departure is for solo and budget travelers of all ages for a hassle free travel to Sikkim during snowfall.
kanupriya raniwala
Nov 30, 20239 min read


Devi Devta, Tradition & Culture of Himachal Pradesh
A short story on the culture and traditions of Dev Bhoomi, Himachal Pradesh. Its folklore and superstitions woven with mythology and belief.
kanupriya raniwala
Nov 29, 20236 min read


Budget friendly Bhutan Scheduled Departures 2026 | Travel to Bhutan in Budget | Best way to reach Bhutan | Guided tours to Bhutan
Best budget friendly Bhutan scheduled departures trips to explore the beauty and culture
kanupriya raniwala
Nov 26, 20239 min read


A scene from Toqi Zargaron, Streets of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Short, Entertaining, Fictional Story on Uzbekistan for the inquisitive reader... Bukhara | Central Asia | Uzbekistan | Silk Route |...
kanupriya raniwala
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Timur's Samarkhand, Uzbekistan
Short, Entertaining, Fictional Story from Uzbekistan for the inquisitive reader.. Uzbekistan | Samarkhand | Samarkand | Central Asia |...
kanupriya raniwala
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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