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Holidaying in OOTY for Neelakurinji, Nilgiri Train & More | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Ooty has plenty of indulging options that are sure to entertain travellers of all age groups and interests. Exploring the scenic neighborhood, taking a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railways, enjoying the thrill of a horse race or discovering Ooty Hunt Club, there is no end to the fun.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/07/27/holidaying-in-ooty-for-neelakurinji-nilgiri-train-more/
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Let Us Discover Channapatna - The Toy land of India | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
The art of making wooden (lacquerware) toys in Channapatna dwindling art and artisans, which I accidentally came across while I was on my way to Mysore from Bangalore.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/02/27/let-us-discover-channapatna-the-toy-land-of-india/
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Sustainable India : A Day Spent with Empowered Women of Indian Villages | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
What is the first image that conjures up in your mind when you think of Indian villages? Small settlements, countryside, agricultural fields, hamlet, thatched cottages, simplicity, ruralism as a way of life, lack of city-like facilities or more.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2017/10/18/sustainable-india-a-day-spent-with-empowered-women-of-indian-villages/
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KARNAL – Home of King Karna and Kalpana Chawla | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Karnal has been called the city of Daanvir Karna from the mythological age but it is also the city of an ordinary girl Kalpana Chawla who did extraordinary. She was the first Indian origin woman to go on a voyage in space.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/07/03/karnal-home-of-king-karna-and-kalpana-chawla/
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After 12 years, Neelakurinji of the Nilgiris are back in 2018 | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Neelakurinji : These purple flowers, native to Niligiris bloom after every 12 years!
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/01/29/after-12-years-neelakurinji-of-the-nilgiris-are-back-in-2018/
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Kohka Wilderness Camp in Pench - Let us relive the chapters of Jungle Book! | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
If you are thinking of wildlife adventures this summers, how about planning a trip to Kohka in Pench.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/04/12/kohka-wilderness-camp-in-pench-let-us-relive-the-chapters-of-jungle-book/
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What is in store for you at PENCH NATIONAL PARK in India? | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
The edited piece of this article, 'Reliving Kipling's Jungle Adventure' was published in AIR ASIA India in-flight magazine in the month of JUNE. Sharing my draft below. The blogpost also contains the link of the article that was published.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/06/28/what-is-in-store-for-you-at-pench-national-park-in-india/
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Fascinating Wall Art at Fishing District of Sassoon Docks, Colaba | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Do you know about Sassoon Docks and Koli fishing community of Mumbai? I took a trip to the docks with a friend and see what we found.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/06/05/fascinating-wall-art-at-fishing-district-of-sassoon-docks-colaba/
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Sightseeing around business in Hyderabad | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
As the capital of Telangana, Hyderabad is a hub for all things touristy. Let us explore it on a business trip. You must visit some of these places in the leisure time.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/06/04/sightseeing-around-business-in-hyderabad/
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THE SPICY STORY OF CARDAMOMS - Published in Trujetter | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Do you know who is the 'Queen of Spices'? Read about CARDAMOM and know how it reaches our houses. It is one of the favorite spices world over.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/06/01/the-spicy-story-of-cardamoms-published-in-trujetter/
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Road Tripping With Friends : Faridabad -Delhi - Kufri - Shimla | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Have you done a road trip to Kufri? Are you planning one? Are you thinking about renting a car? Well check this trip of mine.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/05/21/road-tripping-with-friends-faridabad-delhi-kufri-shimla/
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Enjoy the Magnificent Tulip Festival of Kashmir with Family | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Last year my trip to Kashmir valley gave me a chance to attend the magnificent tulip festival that takes place in Srinagar every year.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2018/02/28/enjoy-the-magnificent-tulip-festival-of-kashmir-with-family/
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Breakfast at Baoli & Dinner At Alwarbagh | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
On one fine Tuesday, we four travel bloggers along with our friend Sumit from Escape Route visited Alwarbagh by Aamod, a beautiful resort located near the noted Sariska national park.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/11/02/breakfast-at-baoli-dinner-at-alwarbagh/
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Madhya Pradesh : Maheshwar, Mandu and More! | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
The thrill of experiencing the beauty of the ‘Heart of India’ was in the air. A group of travelers had chosen a beautiful route to explore the religious, architecture, and cultural trail of Madhya Pradesh.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/11/17/madhya-pradesh-maheshwar-mandu-and-more/
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Shoghi – My Soulful and Sublime Moments | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Where is SHOGHI? Almost everyone I met in the last couple of days was curious about my Shoghi trip that happened in the mid of December.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2017/01/02/shoghi-my-soulful-and-sublime-moments/
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Let Us Go Sailing From Mumbai to Maldives! | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Traveling from Mumbai to Maldives has never been as thrilling as this. Do you know about the excitement around Costa neo Classica?
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/12/05/let-us-go-sailing-from-mumbai-to-maldives/
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Super moon and Tripurari Poornima in Goa | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
November 14th, 2016 was a special super moon night. At precisely 7.22 p.m. the moon was closest to the Earth. It was the closest super moon to Earth in almost seven decades.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/11/22/super-moon-and-tripurari-poornima-in-goa/
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Just Back from…. Vizag | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
2016 has been blessed so far. I have been traveling every month. While March was about the hills, the birthday month April turned out to be all the more special.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/05/02/just-back-vizag/
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'The Park' At Vizag : Anything But Ordinary | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Where? Vizag! When? I visited Vizag in Andhra Pradesh for five days in the third week of April. Till date, it has been one beautiful trip of this year.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/05/16/the-park-at-vizag-anything-but-ordinary/
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The Walk : Bhimtal To Sattal | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
A few weeks ago I had a chance to explore Aamod resort in Bhimtal. The 3 days stay at the property was a peaceful break from the clamour of the city.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/04/25/nature-walk-bhimtal-sattal/
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Gunehr,Tibetan Colony Of Chowgan and Musical Evening At Kotli | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
It was our second day in the quaint and beautiful village of Gunehr. After a brush with the rains and hailstorms at Bir, lovely dinner and a cozy night at 4rooms hotel on day 1, I woke up excited for a new day.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/03/31/gunehrtibetan-colony-of-chowgan-and-musical-evening-at-kotli/
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Day 1: Pathankot To Gunehr To Bir | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Udhampur AC Express reached Pathankot at 5.30 in the morning. It was running late by 50 minutes. The three minute halt was enough for four of us to get down with our backpacks.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/03/25/day-1-pathankot-gunehr-bir/
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Photoblog 1: Food Trail in Mumbai with Lumia 640 XL | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
In October, I received a premium device bearing the branding of Microsoft (erstwhile Nokia). I was sent a Lumia 640 XL to use for smartphone photography during my travels and share my feedback.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2016/01/05/food-trail-mumbai-microsoft-lumia/
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CHAMBAL- Its rustic, its raw, its untamed…go for it! | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Hey, what do you know about Chambal? When a fellow travel writer posed this question to me… I went blank for a moment.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2015/11/19/chambal-ravines-and-the-charms-of-nature/
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Lets Go for Asia's Longest Beach Festival, Festa de Diu | PENDOWN - Travel, Food, Art & Experiences
Diu is quiet, different and mesmerizing in all seasons. But what if I tell you that next three months are gonna be super amazing there.
http://www.manjulikapramod.com/2015/11/14/festa-de-diu-festival-diu/