It is not legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan but a Bengali literary giant who is the first songwriter (and first non-European) to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali was a song book and it won a Nobel in 1913, a win that precedes Dylan's by over a century!
A hidden jewel in the crown of Uttarakhand, the small and peaceful village of Kasar Devi has everything that makes it a perfect getaway for backpackers – budget friendly homestays, friendly locals, a mellow vibe and spectacular Himalayan views.