Hide from the heat in these floating huts
The Wednesday Post: cool caravans, European holidays, lion cubs, and more
With temperatures soaring into the early 40s in some parts of the country and a general heatwave beating down on the entire country, the air-conditioners and coolers are failing to provide sufficient respite. You’re reading a travel newsletter so it can only mean one thing – go to cooler destinations where you’re not beaten down by the ridiculous degrees of the season. Even if it’s for a weekend. It’ll be worth it.
Enter, the floating huts of Uttarakhand. Stationed on the usually calm waters of Tehri Lake, they overcompensate in the luxury department given the tariff and lush views. Rejuvenate yourself and hope that the weather is with you once you’re close to home turf.
What's happening at Tripoto this week:
What if you could build your own caravan and make a huge earning from it? Not only will you have the freedom to explore the world but you can meet like-minded people and create your dream life. This workshop by Jigyasu will introduce you to the concept of home-on-wheels and how you can earn from it. Get inspired and live the often advertised ‘Into the Wild’ dream. Just go easy on the wild berries.
Learn about this online experience
Recommended reads this week:
Regardless of what the weatherman may claim on television, Mumbai is terrible on a day-to-day basis. Neither are these views thoughtful, nor are they moderate, but they’re worth your time.
Once you’ve read the article above, your next step must be to run away to this beachside resort just 4 hours away from Mumbai. Olive Ridley turtles show up here once in a while, and they serve fantastic Konkani food. Wow.
Enjoying a longish vacation in Europe under Rs 50,000 is a tidy deal, especially when the itinerary includes 3 countries. You ask the questions, I give you the answers.
There’s a lady among us who’s been to 76 countries, and she’s still just 66! Her stories of exploration are Bryson-like, only she’s yet to write books about her adventures.
Get inspired by this traveller’s life story
Destination of the week: Kausani
The cloud-swatting peaks of Uttarakhand never fail to overwhelm. Nanda Devi, Trishul and their friendly neighbours are forever watching all over us, and only show themselves on a clear day from one of the many Kumaoni towns that surround them. One such town is Kausani, where the highlight of your stay will be getting a clear 180-degree peek of the peaks. Expect endless serenity from your hillside homestay to the mountain faces that front it.
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Today's newsletter was sponsored by this sleeping lion cub hiding behind the crack of a large boulder, in the wild Serengeti of Tanzania. Hey, it’s hot everywhere. We’re all in this together.
That's all for this week. I'll see you next Wednesday.
– Eeshat Tiwary