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Vinay Venugopal
Vinay is a software professional based in Mumbai. He holds an engineering degree in Electronics and is also a qualified Event Manager. Having been an amateur astronomer, he adores the night sky and can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way or meteors. A nature lover, he often backpacks across the country. He has been a part of the Indiahikes volunteering crew for the IIM Mountain Challenge for 2015 & 2016.
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How I Became An & Accidental Himalayan Trekker
By Vinay Venugopal
2017-06-21
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