You could catch some leeches while walking around during the monsoons... but thats part of the outdoor experience and not much to worry about. They are not poisonous and dont cause any serious issues, except that its not a pretty picture. Blood dosent clot immediately since the leeches inject something that prevents that from happening. Also, its a pretty painless thing, so keep checking for them. Theres scarcely any feeling when they latch onto you.
Carry some salt when you are walking around outdoors (in the rainy season esp) thats the best way to have the leeches peel off...
Written Jun 22, 2006
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You could catch some leeches while walking around during the monsoons... but thats part of the outdoor experience and not much to worry about. They are not...
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A mini-VT trip this was with Husain, Akshat (broadcalling) and li'l ol' me... Jilling is a little piece of heaven on earth that boasts "The Last Resort". It's close to Bhim Tal.
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In ancient times during the days of the Mahabharata king Pandu use to rule Indraprastha.He had five sons and his second son Bhima ,who was an expert in the use of the mace(gadha)was travelling through...
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This page is for a Jilling, an estate higher up from Bhimtal in the Kumaon Himalayas at 7,000 feet, and not on the Vt map yet...
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