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Sandeep Hardas

Kathmandu - First sights

A Brief History of Kathmandu Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a city with a rich and storied history. It is believed to have been founded in 723 AD, but may have been inhabited as early as 167 BC - 1 AD. The city was originally named "Manju Patan"

EBC: Dedications and Tributes

The Japanese word "Ikigai", according to Wiki, means: A motivating force; something or someone that gives a person a sense of purpose or a reason for living". More generally it may refer to something that brings pleasure or fulfilment. Aptly, this upcoming EBC trip is fueled by

San Jacinto Peak: A beautiful hike with spectacular views

Sunday Sept 17, 2023 Located in Palm Springs, the San Jacinto hike is ranked among the most picturesque of the desert. The peak is situated at 10,934 ft. The round trip is about 11'ish miles. It took me 8.5 hrs of easy walking. Left the house

In the Deep End - to go High Up

Sept 2023 Soon I will be embarking on a trip of a lifetime. 15 days of hiking in the Himalayas. Traversing little mountain villages stitched together by hanging bridges. By-the-foot will be elevation gain (nice pun!) for which I prepare and train. With me will be a friend

The EBC Adventure

EBC abbreviated for Everest Base Camp is at an elevation of 5,364m or 17,598 ft. Let's just say - it's high up there. The highest trek I have done took me to Mt Fuji (3776m / 12388 ft), so this is 1.5x Mt Fuji. Oh

Welcome to the Deep End

a blog by Sandeep Whether it is scuba diving, hiking, yoga, creating art, DIY projects, running marathons or playing cricket during my younger years, work, relationships, or anything else in life. I am constantly seeking new learnings to better understand what I do and how to do it. I learn