Checkout 15 LESS CROWDED hill-stations around DELHI

THE OFF-BEAT HILL STATIONS

visit:https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/long-drive-hill-stations-around-delhi.html 

1. CHAKRATA...piece of peace

2. MISTY LANSDOWNE...the zenith of monsoon
3. RAMGARH...the fruit bowl of Kumaon
4. MUKTESHWAR...Shiva's land of salvation

5. KANATAL...hi-land weekend

6. KHIRSU...rest-house in Himalayas

7. DANAULTI...the paradise ahead

8. CHAMBA (Uttrakhand)...a relaxing Hill 'stopover' Station

9. KASAULI...weekend getaway

10. MUNSIYARI...the wonderland

11. CHAUKORI...bouquet gifted by mother nature

12. DEORIATAL...the fairyland

13. CHOPTA...here treks run parallel to sky-piercing Himalayas

14. UKHIMATH...the winter home of Kedarnath

15. JAGESHWAR...the eighth Jyotirlinga

1. CHAKRATA...a piece of peace

WAY to BUDHER CAVE, CHAKRATA

State : Uttarakhand 
District : Dehradun 
Elevation : 2,118 m (6,949 ft)

Approx Distance from

Delhi : 295 to 360 kms (See route summary)
Dehradun : 98 kms
Mussoorie : 73 kms

ROUTE SUMMARY

Delhi - Shamli - Saharanpur - Harbatpur - Vikas Nagar - Kalsi - Chakrata...295 kms.

(for more route options click to the main blog link, below)

Along with lush green forests of Deodars, Himalayan oaks, rhododendrons and Conifers, Chakrata presents a magnificent view of western Himalayan peaks including Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini.

A round the year destination, with some easy treks and sprawling meadows(bugials), Chakrata is special!

Activities: Nature walk, bird watching, Rappelling and trekking etc.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about CHAKRATA (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.com/2018/10/chakrata-via-dehradun.html

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2. LANSDOWNE...during monsoon

...visit Lansdowne, when the town takes a green blanket.

LANSDOWNE...the Green Town

Altitude - 1,700 mts (5,600 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE

Delhi - Lansdowne : 260 kms approx.

ROUTE SUMMARY

#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Lansdowne.

#2. Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-haridwar-kotdwar- Lansdowne.

ACTIVITIES

Nature walk, boating, Jungle safari besides a lot of tourist attractions.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about LANSDOWNE (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/misty-lansdowne-zenith-of-monsoon.html

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Tarkeshwar Mahadev...a Siddh-peeth

Plan a journey with me to 22 SPECIAL TEMPLES around famous HILL-STATIONS, just click here:

https://hillheart.blogspot.com/2018/05/18-special-temples-around-famous-hill.html

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3. RAMGARH...the fruit bowl of Kumaon

A handful of freshness!

State : Uttarakhand 
District : Nainital

Elevation : 1400 mts to 1900 mts

Approx Distance from

Delhi : 322 kms
Mukteshwar : 28 km

ROUTESUMMARY

Delhi - Ghaziabad - Hapur - Moradabad - Rampur - Rudrapur - Haldwani - Kathgodam - Bhimtal - Bhowali - Gagar - Ramgarh.

Main attraction

Ramgarh is known as 'The Fruit Bowl Of Kumaon'. Several famous personalities, such as Rabindranath Tagore, Mahadevi Verma, Ramdhari Singh 'Dinker' etc had preferred Ramgarh to relax and to satisfy their creative urge.

WHAT TO DO
Eat fruits and be merry...

Just stroll through the prismatic landscapes and fragrant surroundings, to witness and admire a memorable 'roadshow' of fruits orchards and wild orchids organized by mother nature.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about RAMGARH (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.com/2018/07/mukteshwarshivas-land-of-salvetion.html?m=1

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4. MUKTESHWAR...Shiva's land of salvation

KMVN Tourist Rest House, MUKTESHWAR

State : Uttarakhand 

District : Nainital 

Elevation : 2,171 m (7,123 ft)

Approx Distance from

Delhi : 350 kms

Nainital : 54 kms

ROUTESUMMARY

Delhi - Ghaziabad - Hapur - Moradabad - Rampur - Rudrapur - Haldwani - Kathgodam - Bhimtal - Bhowali - Mukteshwar.

ACTIVITIES

Besides devotional and mythological significance Mukteshwar offers many activities such as long Nature walks, bird watching, Zipline, Repling, Rock climbing, Archery etc.

Perched at more than 7500 feet above the sea level, Mukteshwar Mahadev temple offers a breathtaking view of lush valleys and majestic snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas where you breathe in the freshness that only mother nature can provide.

...Mukteshwar is Shiva's land of salvation.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about MUKTESHWAR and a CCTV captured wild Leopard (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.com/2018/07/mukteshwarshivas-land-of-salvetion.html?m=1

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DEORIATAL...the fairyland

MIGHTY HIMALAYAS & FAIRYLANDS around DELHI, visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/long-drive-hill-stations-around-delhi.html 

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5. KANATAL - hi land weekend

...visit here to re-establish bond with Nature.

KANATAL

State - Uttarakhand

Elevation - 2,590 mtr (8,500 ft)

DISTANCE FROM

Delhi - 300 km

Mussoorie - 38 km

TOUR SUMMARY

Delhi - Meerut - Khatauli - Roorkee - Haridwar -Narendra Nagar - Kanatal

Perched at a Staggering 10,000 feet(approx) above sea level, SURKANDA DEVI TEMPLE (a shakti peeth) is the highest point of KANATAL.

ACTIVITIES

KANATAL is a land of nature lovers & wildlife enthusiasts. You can head to the nearby KODIA JUNGLE, RANI CHURI FOREST & BATWALDAR FOREST.

KANATAL is also known for adventure & leisure activities such as Trekking, Rock climbing, Rope Ladder, Burma Bridge, Spider Web, Bonfire etc.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about KANATAL (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/01/hi-land-weekendkanatal-via-chamba.html?m=1

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Dhanaulti, MUSSOORIE

Find WEEKEND DESTINATIONS around DELHI (THE 7 HOURS' DESTINATIONS), visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/weekend-hill-stations-around-delhi.html

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6. KHIRSU - rest house in Himalyas

...KHIRSU is an immaculate offbeat destination to relax.

GMVN, Tourist Rest House, KHIRSU

Altitude - 1700 mts. (5,580 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE

Delhi - Khirsu : 330 kms, approx.

Kotdwar - Khirsu : 110 kms, approx.

ROUTE SUMMARY

#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Bijnor - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Khirsu.

#2. Delhi-Meerut-Muzaffarnagar-Roorkee-haridwar-kotdwar - Khirsu.

ACTIVITIES : eat sleep eat. then repeat!

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about KHIRSU (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

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7. DHANAULTI

Come to the Paradise ahead...come to Dhanaulti.

Land of Deodars - DHANAULTI

Altitude - 2,286 m (7,500 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE FROM

Delhi - 315 kms, approx 

Dehradun - 60 kms, approx 

Mussoorie - 24 kms, approx

TOUR SUMMARY

Delhi - Gaziabad - Modinagar - Meerut - Muzaffarnagar Roorkee - Bhagwanpur - Chhutmalpur - Dehradun - Mussoorie - Dhanaulti.

ACTIVITIES

Nature walk, horse-riding, eco-gardens. A land of nature lovers.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about DHANAULTI (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/01/family-destination-mussoorie-dhanaulti.html?m=1

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CHOPTA

MIGHTY HIMALAYAS & FAIRYLANDS around DELHI, visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/long-drive-hill-stations-around-delhi.html 

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8. CHAMBA...uttrakhand

...a relaxing Hill 'stopover' Station.

Altitude -1,524 mtr (5,000 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE FROM -
Delhi - 290 kms

Mussoorie - 62 kms.

CHAMBA

TOUR SUMMARY
Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut- Roorkee - Haridwar - Narendra Nagar - Chamba

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about CHAMBA (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/01/hi-land-weekendkanatal-via-chamba.html?m=1

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9. KASAULI - weekend getaway

Kasauli, the hill station, is a Nature's Health Resort.

Mall Road - KASAULI

Altitude  : 1900 mtr.(6200 ft.)

State  : Himachal Pradesh

Distance from -

Delhi : 315 kms 

Shimla : 77 kms

ROUTE SUMMARY

Delhi - Murthal - Karnal - Ambala - Zirakpur - Parvanoo - Kasauli

ACTIVITIES

Nature walks, besides a lot of tourist attractions.

KASAULI's TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Monkey Point (Man-ki), Kasauli Club, Lover's Lane, Gilbert Trail, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Scandal Point, Mohan Meakin, Sai Baba Temple, Baba Balak Nath Temple.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about KASAULI (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2017/12/destination-kasauli.html?m=1

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NAINITAL

Find WEEKEND DESTINATIONS around DELHI (THE 7 HOURS' DESTINATIONS), visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/weekend-hill-stations-around-delhi.html

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10. MUNSIYARI

Munsiyari is hill station & trekking destination. PANCHACHULI is its identity.

Altitude  : 2.200 mtr.(7,200 ft.)

State  : Uttarakhand

DISTANCE FROM

Delhi : 570 km.

Nainital : 280 km.

Nanda Devi Temple - MUNSIYARI

TOUR
SUMMARY

Delhi - Moradabad - Kaladungi - Nainital - Almora - Berinag - Chaukori - Thal - Tejam - Munsiyari

ACTIVITIES
Nature walk, village tourism. Besides picturesque landscapes, birds like raven, monal, wagtail, falcon & Himalayan griffon can be spotted here.

NOTE : In Kumaon, Munsiyari is the closest tourist destination to the Himalayas. It is the base camp for many treks, viz.

Nanda Devi - 13 to 15 days

Milam glacier - 9 days

Ralam glacier - 9 days

Namik glacier - 10 days

Khaliya round trek - 3 days

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about MUNSIYARI (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2017/11/destination-munsiyari-via-chaukori.html?m=1

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Jageshwar Mahadev...the 8th Jyotirlinga

Plan a journey with me to 22 SPECIAL TEMPLES around famous HILL-STATIONS, just click here:

https://hillheart.blogspot.com/2018/05/18-special-temples-around-famous-hill.html

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11. CHAUKORI

...A grand bouquet gifted by the Mother Nature...call it CHAUKORI

Altitude : 2,010 mtr.(6,590 ft)

State : Uttarakhand

DISTANCE from :

Delhi  : 468 km

Nainital  : 174 km

A View from KMVN TRH, CHAUKORI

TOUR SUMMARY

Delhi - Moradabad - Kaladungi - Nainital - Almora - Berinag - Chaukori.

What to do :

... do holidaying. Eat & sleep.

Reintroduce your lungs to the real air. Enjoy nature walks.sit with yourself. Do photography. Village tourism can be another attraction.

NAME OF THE PEAKS visible from Chaukori : Trishul, Mrigthuni, Maiktoli, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi east, Nanda khat, Rajramya, Panchachuli, Annapurna.

On a clear day, 300 km. of the Himalayan range is visible from here. Chaukori is one of the few places in Kumaon where you will find tea gardens.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about CHAUKORI (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2017/11/destination-munsiyari-via-chaukori.html?m=1

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12. DEORIATAL

Be enamored...see the scenes unseen at DEORIA TAL.

Altitude - 2,438 m (7,999 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE

Delhi - Deoriatal : 445 km(approx)

DEORIATAL

ROUTE SUMMARY

#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Ukhimath - Deoriatal

#2. Delhi - Muzaffarnagar -Roorkee - Haridwar - DevPrayag - Rudraprayag - Ukhimath - Deoriatal

MAIN ATTRACTION*

A truly offbeat destination, Deoria Tal is a freshwater lake and a lush green meadow is known for a mesmerizing panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayas.

ACTIVITIES : Camping, Nature walks, Bird watching etc.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about DEORIATAL (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/scene-unseen-deoriatal-chopta.html?m=1

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13. CHOPTA

...here the treks run parallel to the sky-Piercing Himalayas.

Altitude - 2,680 metres (8,790 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE

Delhi - Chopta : 460 kms approx.

CHOPTA

ROUTE SUMMARY

#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Ukhimath - Chopta.

#2. Delhi - Muzaffarnagar -Roorkee - Haridwar - DevPrayag - Rudraprayag - Ukhimath - Chopta

MAIN ATTRACTION*

A panoramic view of 41 Himalayan peaks - Meru, Sumeru, Ganesh Parwat, Chaukhamba, Bandarpunch, Nilkantha, Trishul, Nanda Devi etc.

ACTIVITIES

Chopta is paradise for photographers and bird watchers.

Camping and trekking - Chandrashilla peak 4090 mts, Tungnath temple at 3680 mts, Deoria Tal (a freshwater lake) at 2438 mts.

Activities like Yoga, Rock craft, rock climbing, rappelling etc.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about CHOPTA (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/scene-unseen-deoriatal-chopta.html?m=1

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14. UKHIMATH

...is winter home of Kedarnath, i.e., SHIVA, the Lord of Kedar Khand.

Altitude - 1,311 mts (4,301 ft)

State - Uttrakhand

DISTANCE

Delhi - Ukhimath : 430 km approx.

View from GMVN TRH, UKHIMATH

ROUTE SUMMARY

#1. Delhi - Modinagar - Khatauli - Najibabad - Kotdwar - Ukhimath.

#2. Delhi - Muzaffarnagar -Roorkee - Haridwar - DevPrayag - Rudraprayag - Ukhimath

MAIN ATTRACTION*

Ukhimath is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site. During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought at the Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath and worshipped here for six winter months. 

Ukhimath can be used as a central destination for visiting MADHMAHESHWAR (Second kedar), TUNGNATH (Third kedar).

SHIVA's PANCH KEDAR :

Hump at KEDARNATH

Face at RUDRANATH

Arms at TUNGNATH

Navel and stomach at MADHYAMAHESHWAR

Locks at KALPESHWAR

FOR A DETAILED INFOMATION about UKHIMATH (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

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LANSDOWNE

For Weekend Hill Stations around Delhi(THE 7 HOURS' DESTINATIONS), visit: https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2018/04/weekend-hill-stations-around-delhi.html

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15. JAGESHWAR DHAM...the eighth jyotirlinga

...the Tapovan of Omniscient Adiyogi, SHIVA

Altitude  : 1870 mtr.(6140 ft.)

State  : Uttrakhand   

Distance from:

Delhi : 400 kms

Nainital: 100 kms

Almora : 36 kms

Jageshwar Temple Complex

ROUTE SUMMARY

Delhi - Moradabad - Kaladhungi - Nainital - Almora - Jageshwar

ACTIVITIES

For Devotees, Bird-Watchers, nature-lovers & village tourism enthusiasts, Jageshwar is an awesome place.

Main Attraction :

Situated amidst dense deodar forest, with JATAGANGA flowing at its backyard, Jageshwar is believed to be the place of NAGESH, 8th of the 12 Jyotirlingas of SHIVA established by VISHNU.

NOTE : For the details of the TWELVE JYOTIRLINGAS see GROUND REPORT in the main blog.

FOR A DETAILED INFORMATION about JAGESHWAR DHAM (safe pit-stops, road conditions, driving experience, altitude, distances, tourist attractions, HOTEL INFORMATION WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS etc.), visit:

https://hillheart.blogspot.in/2017/12/destination-jageshwar-via-nainital.html?m=1

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NOTE : ALWAYS drive carefully there...remember, mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.

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PHOTO GALLERIES

1. NAINITAL & JAGESHWAR...the lake city & the land of Shiva 

2. MUSSOORIE & DHANAULTI

3. MUNSIYARI...the lofty Himalayan sequence

4. CHAUKORI...a grand bouquet gifted by Mother Nature

5. DEORIATAL & CHOPTA...here the treks run parallel to the Himalayas

6. KHIRSU & UKHIMATH...rest house in the Himalayas

7. MUKTESHWAR...Shiva's land of salvation

8. Misty LANSDOWNE...the zenith of monsoon

9. KASAULI...nature's health resort

10. KANATAL, CHAMBA (Uttrakhand) & TEHRI LAKE

QUICK READS

# Checkout 15 LESS CROWDED hill-stations around DELHI

# 22 SPECIAL TEMPLES around famous HILL-STATIONS

# 13 WEEKEND HILL-STATIONS around DELHI

# MIGHTY HIMALAYAS & FAIRYLANDS around DELHI

PILGRIMAGE in HIMALAYAS 

# MUSSOORIE pilgrimage

# NAINITAL pilgrimage

# LANSDOWNE pilgrimage

# KASAULI pilgrimage

# PITHORAGARH pilgrimage

# DEV-BHOOMI pilgrimage

DETAILED BLOGS

1.  MUNSIYARI...the lofty Himalayan sequence

2. CHAUKORI...a grand bouquet gifted by Mother Nature

3. KASAULI...nature's health resort

4. KANATAL via CHAMBA...Hi-Land weekend

5. MUSSOORIE & DHANAULTI...the family destination

6. JAGESHWAR...the eighth Jyotirlinga

7. NAINITAL...the lake city

8. RISHIKESH via HARIDWAR...divine weekend

9. KHIRSU & UKHIMATH...rest house in the Himalayas

10. DEORIATAL & CHOPTA...here the treks run parallel to the Himalayas

11. Misty LANSDOWNE...the zenith of monsoon

12. MUKTESHWAR...Shiva's land of salvation

13. CHAKRATA via DEHRADUN

Respect Nature. She Reciprocates!

Mountains are the World’s Water Towers. Water, stocked as Glaciers, flows downwards in form of rivers. Besides satisfying our thirst, it also sustains most of the food production in addition to the maintenance of various green belts that generate the basic requirement of our life, the oxygen.

My birthplace, Delhi is a wonderful place, just a few hundred kilometers away from world's most famous water towers, The Towering Himalayas. And whenever we want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city we head straight into the lush green wilds of the Himalayas to breathe easy in the lap of raw nature. With an almost endless list of destinations, blessed with delightful landscapes and colourful trails for all tastes, capacities & capabilities, Himalaya, we believe is the abode of Gods. However, spending time in such serene surroundings brings its own responsibilities too...

...avoid littering around. Use eco-friendly produce during the journey.

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The Himalayan escape...around Delhi

"Tourists don't know where they've been. Travellers don't know where they are going"

-Paul Theroux

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Wanderer's Wonderland

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