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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... [read more]
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... [read more] Blog: One Helluva 20 hour Jeep ride (Manali-Leh)
Date: July 9th 2008
Let me start by saying I thought I had been through it all in India. However, nothing can prepare you for the madness that is the Manali-Leh Highway. I chose to do the drive all in one day, starting at 2 and scheduled to arrive around 7 at night. However, if you have read any of my blogs nothing is on time in India. The route begins innocent enough, climbing through Manali in the pitch bla ... read more
Date: July 9th 2008
Let me start by saying I thought I had been through it all in India. However, nothing can prepare you for the madness that is the Manali-Leh Highway. I chose to do the drive all in one day, starting at 2 and scheduled to arrive around 7 at night. However, if you have read any of my blogs nothing is on time in India. The route begins innocent enough, climbing through Manali in the pitch bla ... read more
