The only sounds were the swish of the sledge runners, the panting of the dogs and the snapping of twigs as we hurtled through thick pine tree forests cushioned on either side by deep pillows of snow.  In front of us were six strong Husky dogs chosen for their speed and stamina, enthusiastically straining to keep up with a caravanserai of sturdy sledges. 

Bark cloth is more than just a native hand-made souvenir.  The making of bark cloth has been a part of Ugandan culture for centuries.  Bark cloth manufacturing is an ancient craft of the Baganda people of southern Uganda.  Its preparation involves one of mankind's oldest, prehistoric techniques that began before the invention of weaving. 

 

It is diverse, it is secular, it is rich and it is complete… It is a country that lives and breathes with its people. A country that invites you and a country that assures you of finding that missing meaning of your existence on this planet – It is India. The Incredible One, don’t forget! It is here that one gets rid of a feeling of incompleteness as India and its unimaginable and unmatched vast culture and heritage engulfs you, along with the people who are too simple and loving to have any prejudices even for strangers, leaving little scope for materialistic pleasures.