Amitabh Saksena, guest blogger
Photo courtesy: Amitabh Saksena
My last new year was special, specially tailored
by Great Indian Outdoors. Starting from
my pick up at the airport to the drop back at the airport 5 days later.
My friend and I have never managed a
trip together and we promised each other that we shall not rejoice when we meet
at the airport or when we check in or even after the plane takes off.
Had attempted the same trip earlier, but
the plane had to come back ‘cause it could not land in Leh due to bad weather.
So, with fingers crossed, we landed at the Jolly Grant airport, two jolly
people smiling ear to ear, and got into GIO’s waiting car with such fervour rarely
seen before!!
We reached the GIO camp at Jayalgarh and
were warmly greeted by friends and families and a welcome drink. Ahem, we made
it!!
Three beautiful days by the Bhagirathi
were divine... sleeping off on the deck chairs... chilly winter breeze... bonfire
in the night… to the most awesome fresh green veggies and great non-veg dishes
I’ve had.
The days flew by very fast till it was
time to head to GIO’s New Tehri Himalayan Eco Lodges & Camps. Saw the Tehri
Dam and finally the cottage... with the most stunning views of the hills and
snow-peaked mountains… brightly-lit New Tehri settlement… divine meals... friends
and cold winter nights. All perfect to the T.
On the last day, mournfully or happily,
not sure in which mood we were in, we turned homewards.
With plans to return and chill again in
New Tehri and GIO's new camps, we headed back on a beautiful journey till Jolly
Grant airport... pleased as punch. Jolly at Jolly Grant yet again, hoping
against hope that the flights get cancelled so we could spend another day here…
maybe at Shivpuri!
Sadly, the flight came in and we were
whisked away to our respective homes!!
Thank you GIO!!
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