Satse – back to old times of mother’s childhood memories
October 5, 2017
During every summer holiday, I always visit Domkhar village (my maternal house) which is 60 km away from my village and 12kms from main city of
During every summer holiday, I always visit Domkhar village (my maternal house) which is 60 km away from my village and 12kms from main city of
My first trip ever solo trip was to ‘The abode of Clouds’ also called Meghalaya by Indians. A state so small but so rich in culture.
The Hugs of Himalayas I felt in the midst of the white snow, Reaped inside me
From the moment I set eyes on the Indian Himalayas, I knew it was going to be a spectacular trip. Paradise beckoned with uncountable snow capped
Deoria Tal was never on my wish list.To be honest, I had never heard of a place called by this name in Uttrakhand until I overheard
It was just another day when me and Mohammed, my main guide while the trek to the Harmukh Mountain, 5.142 meters above sea level in
Sprawling seamlessly across the lap of the Dhauladhar ranges in Himachal Pradesh, Triund stands at a height of around 2,800 metres. While a visit to
Kinner Kailash In the almighty rocks and clouds of Himalayas 21000 feet above sea level “Bhar Bhar chilluma peetiya bhole naal galla kitiya” Since 1994 The
Sikkim is considered to be one of the most picturesque states of India. Gangtok being the capital of the state is a very lively town buzzing
Bhutan has always been a special place to me ever since I started reading up about it for my first visit. I am the guy with
There are places that you want to go back to and then there are places that you don’t want to come back from. It was a
Travel Journal ( 02-07-2017 to 09-07-2017) Destination – Roopkund, Uttrakhand. ROOPKUND – The Skeleton Lake “Mysteries fascinates peoples“, true, but “Unsolved Mysteries” are the one’s which
The windy night at Dzongri will forever remain as one of the most uncomfortable nights I’ve spent amidst the mercilessly cold mountains. We were exhausted due
During my stay at Tshoka, we the students of HMI were to stay at the altitude of approximately 3000 meters to acclimatize. We had classes about
Trek to Roopkund Lake Experiences are felt on many levels. Everything we see, hear, smell, touch and taste are mixed together into a cocktail within our
The former royal palace of Leh, built in the 17th century is a prominent landmark currently being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. Housing a
Some things can’t be explained but there’s a beauty in trying. Though I have several brothers, growing up I only made one blood brother.
I love cycling since i was a kid my love for mountain biking increased when i grew up and watch Redbull series of offroading i always
“The truth is, I can never die. For I will be in everything and see you in everything and watch over you. I am your reaction
As the new year began I got more and more excited. I’ve been to Ladakh before but this time it would be different. This time I
After a long week of convincing my friends, our trek(comprising of three brave souls) to Kedarkantha finally began on 25/01/2017. It was supposed to be
My trek toward Khati, which is considered one among the backward and lastly inhabited villages in the lap of Himalayas was not an ordinary trip. After
“Be still like a mountain, and flow like a great river.” A famous quote, After watching Kanchenjunga I understand what it mean. Almost i am 75 km away
This is a tale from last December. When three friends embarked on an epic trek to the lower Himalayas, despite a lot of pessimism from friends
Why do we travel? My friend, Madhuri and I have always dreamt about running away: not from, but to the unexplored, the uncertain and the unconnected.
As we close out our the first month of 2017, what amazing things have you done? Do you feel like the year is slowly passing by,
After climbing Island Peak, I felt very confident about summiting Lobouche East Peak. The hike from Island Peak Base Camp to Lobouche High Camp gave me
Having traveled around Leh it was the time for the return journey. We had planned to ride Jammu via Kargil-Zozila pass but due to the riots in Kashmir the
Tawang is a small hill station in the Himalayan mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Situated at an altitude of 2,669 meters, it’s a place of chilling
Mesmerizing, bewitching Gangtok. It all began with a quest for an adventure crammed into the span of 7 days. The million-dollar question pops up as usual… hills
Fall engulfs the valleys of Ladakh each year, before it dissipates to give winter way. But while it lasts, sheets of auburn and bright, burning yellow
While traveling from Manali toward Leh the very first pass is the Rohtang pass and one can experience the beauty of nature to the fullest…
It was the most awaited ride, after a months of planning me and my brothers from another mothers we jumped out and started our ride
When you talk about travel plans, people expect you to speak of the mainstream hill stations or luxury travel destinations. But there is a very thin
Sundakphu, 3636mt above sea level, is a nature’s paradise, a place above the heavens. The soothing view of the sea of clouds beneath is a treat
CHAPTER 2 – THE GUIDING LIGHT EN ROUTE KAZA, HIMACHAL PRADESH 5TH SEPTEMBER 2016 MONDAY, 20:00 HRS … CHAPTER 1 – LOST AND FOUND …
CHAPTER 1 – LOST AND FOUND KAZA, SPITI VALLEY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2016 THURSDAY, 14:00 HRS. How the hell am I going to
My First ever road trip to the north began from Chandigarh to reach the world’s most highest and deadliest roads. The land of high passes Ladakh. The
Kedarkantha Summit : Our Trekking Journey ==================================== They say that – When the going gets tough the tough gets going..!! Myself, along with a traveller
Moving from Kasol, Palchan is around 86 kilometers by road. Palchan village is located in Manali Tehsil of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is
Bhutan is intriguing. The place, the people and the breathtaking scenes of the Himalayas. I was excited to be part of a car rally held in
Sigh! I breathed heavily once again and wiped the beads of sweat off my face. My bag-pack was getting heavier by the minute. Lack of preparation for
“Life is a Journey. Complete it” – read, one of the captions of a yellow Milestone on the roads of Ladakh. I was besotted by this
Do you see these sharp mountains behind? It has a wild finishing to it’s skin which is bruised by the frequent landslides. But still continues to
I always wanted to go for a solo trip and nothing could be better than a mountain biking expedition in Manali. I was there for 7
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