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Bathing elephants in a jungle
Our day began at 6am with a 2-hour elephant back jungle safari that took us deep into the jungles of Chitwan National Park. Most of the group members were able to spot animals including rhinoceros, deer, monkeys, crocodiles, a variety of birds and more. It was rare adventure for most and a most memorable one indeed. After our morning safari we had breakfast then headed out on jeeps (some of us to...
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Oct 23, 2010 2 MINUTES READ
From Himalayan mountains to a sub-tropical jungle
Update: The last few days we've spent traveling from Nepal to India and in Darjeeling in the Himalayan mountains. Internet connection has been poor and thus we have not updated our blog. But we will be doing so now so please check back to see the latest updates. This post (23rd O
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Oct 21, 2010 Himalayan Magic Moment
We will share more magic moments like this when we upload soon our photos of the amazing sunrise experience yesterday. But enjoy this in the mean time.
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Oct 21, 2010 2 MINUTES READ
An enchanting Himalayan morning
Pokhara, Nepal: It was an early morning for all of us today as we boarded a small bus at 4am and made the journey out to Gholakot. We arrived in this village and then hiked up about 30-minutes before arriving at a lookout that provided us with magnificent views. The experience fr
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Oct 20, 2010 2 MINUTES READ
Bandipur, Himalayan village of another world!
Most people have not heard of Bandipur. Tucked away in the mountains of the Himalayas this little village is a heaven on earth. Untouched, preserving much of its original Newari architecture, Bandipur is the place you want to be if you are looking for a retreat with some amazing
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Oct 20, 2010 1 MINUTE READ
A spiritual adventure in Kerala, Apr-May 2011
We are happy to announce our next spiritual adventure, this time to the beautiful state of Kerala in South India in April/May of 2011. Kerala is a mellow and gentle introduction to India for all first time visitors. Bright, colorful and saturated in sounds and smells to tantaliz
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Oct 20, 2010 1 MINUTE READ
Pokhara and an afternoon with monks
Our first full day in the lake side town of Pokhara. We started the morning with a class exploring the 8 progressive steps of Raja Yoga, understanding psychic nerve currents and centers of consciousness. Our backdrop to the class was the spectacular Annapurna mountain range clear
