Plastic waste flowing in Ashwani Khad We often make plans for an escapade to the Himalayas, in the hope of witnessing its so-called pristine beauty and experience the calm that
A man with a backpack jostled me sideways and he was a bit peculiar, they were wearing hiking equipment, backpacks, tools and ropes for their much awaited hiking in Himalaya
Picture credit: QUARTZ The mighty Mount Everest, or Sagarmatha (as the Nepalese call it), at an elevation of 8,850 meters is indisputably one of the hardest mountains to climb. What
What comes to the mind when we think of a trip abroad? A long flight, exchange of currency, unknown language, skyscrapers, fascinating locations and some exotic food. Sometimes we get
The lush greens of hills and valley have been held at the pristine sight of nature at its peak by all. But often to an untrained eye, the pristine green
Picture Credit PEXELS If you are in Nepal or are planning to visit, trail running is one activity you shouldn’t miss. Mind you though, it is not for the faint-hearted.
8:00 AM. Your alarm is buzzing. Half awake, you flip thru your Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram and make an effort to wake up. You fill up your day with the
Year after year, we celebrate ‘days’ like today to raise awareness of our impending doom, and then out of contrition, indulge in taking pledges to overcome them. Unfortunately, most of
Khardung La, at an elevation of 5,359 m (17,582 feet) above the sea level, is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The narrow
Beyond the grandeur of Khardung La and before the mighty pillars of Lahaul and Spiti, lies the Nubra Valley with its rather unique, high altitude sand dunes. The Hunder Sand
Remember the Aryans whom Hitler declared to be the most desirable and superior race? No, this is not about them. But it is about their proclaimed descendants living as a
