Masked Monks and Dancing Demons
April 21, 2018
The blow of the horns overpowering the chirping of the birds and splash of hues in the otherwise green scenery marks the beginning of the most
The blow of the horns overpowering the chirping of the birds and splash of hues in the otherwise green scenery marks the beginning of the most
Phobjikha valley in Bhutan, also known as Gangteng Valley is named after the impressive Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan. At an average
A Scottish photographer has documented his recent expedition through the Himalayan landlocked country of Nepal. Bordering China in the north and India in the south, east,
Precipitous heights, deep gorges, hillsides replete with sub-alpine vegetation and patches of the cold desert sandwiched between the Great Himalaya and Tibet; Kinnaur’s landscape wears such
On August 2016, I had my first backpacking trip in India and experienced erratic weather patterns; rain during the morning, scorching heat at noon and cold
Few places on earth can mark so dramatic change in landscapes. Flanked by the majestic Himalayas Lahaul and Spiti houses, millions of Tibetans and is a
Zanskar to Ziro: No Stilettos in the Himalayas is a travelogue about two women’s decade-long love affair with the Himalayas. Their 10,000-kilometre trail stretched from
‘You may break; you may shatter the vase, if you will But the scent of the roses will cling to it still.’ The recently published
Well, this photograph is from the pace, actually village named “Hikkim”. Hikkim village is at the highest altitude and it is the only village which is
Witnessing the Guru Thongdrol on the last day of Paro Tshechu was never on the cards during my 12-day Bhutan trip, but it started to make
Those prayer flags that you’ve hung at your desk and on your bike are not just some fancy accessory. Everything right from the color to the
This sunrise at Kinner Kailash is no ordinary sunrise. This represents awakening, the victory of good over evil and the light of divinity. As per the
Key Monastery or some may pronounce it as “Ki, Key or Kee”. Whatever you may call it’s all the same. Well, many of you would be
Please don’t kill me for the title! But to be honest, all the blogs and notes that I have read talks about people’s experiences and trips
The globalized world runs very fast endangering the delicate environment of Ladakh and the ancient respectful culture of its own population . Luckily some local associations,
It takes three buses to make the 17 mile trip to Sauraha, Nepal. From where I’m staying every passing bus is headed towards Bharatpur, my first
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
A Naga kitchen is like a mother’s hug- warm, cozy, and comfy. This may seem like a bit of a contradiction given the Nagas’ reputation as
This year we decided to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday peacefully. The owner of the Sunrise hotel in Pokhara, Dhen, recommended this trip to us, he has
It was the summer of 2009, when I had visited Manikaran for the very first time as a child and the effect it left was
After arriving in Delhi I met a very friendly man from Kashmir called Ishak. Just by chance he gave my rickshaw driver directions to the hostel
Tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people run from one point to another in search of tranquility in their lives. So here I am, looking for some kind of
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
Since I came to India for the first time in 2015 I simply got inspired by the Tibetan people, by their culture, by how they try
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 age old river flowing seamlessly, collecting memories and desires, hopes and lost dreams as it slithers over rocks and crags. Many a miles it has
A raspy cover of Brown’s classic ‘This is a Man’s World’ blasted through my headphones as we started on the long road from the Inner Terai
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
From barren lands began the search for greener pastures and green they were. Blue skies engulfed by giant, tufty clouds flowing fluidly over valleys
North east India, one of the most beautiful region of India, also known as the “Seven Sisters”. It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and
Umm.. why exactly do we travel? 🙂 After three nights in Thimphu, we’re travelling to a new place, Punakha! We were up and out early today: 9:30
As I stand in the queue at the Drukair check-in counter, I realize how little I know about my destination, and I marvel at the luggage
WHY do we travel? 🙂 Not everyday do you wake up to such a view: https://www.instagram.com/p/BP64WuLAdF5/ Multiple times during the trip, I found myself being completely overwhelmed
Why do we travel? 🙂 I didn’t have to try and wake up that morning, because I hadn’t slept the previous night. Yeah. I’d put myself in
This year, on January the 1st and as part of the celebrations for the Losar, the Ladakh Buddhist Association organized a Tse-Tse (New Year’s Moon Watching
The beautiful town of Paro in Bhutan, casts a spell on you, the moment you set eyes on the terrain. We were there in November 2015,
The breathtakingly beautiful Tachog Lhakhang Dzong on our way to Thimphu, from the valley of Paro. It was constructed by Thangtong Gyalpo, also known as Chakzampa,
Right at the entrance of Sikkim’s Tsomgo Lake, there’s a stairway leading down towards the local market that sells all kinds of winter wear, ‘mountain’ food
The girl in the photo is a Koch Rajbongshi girl who is wearing the traditional women attire of the Koch Rajbongshi Tribe.The man behind the girl
How often do we see man made miracles and natural elegance join hand in hand? Well, you have to visit this place to witness it for
Buddha, Streets, People – Dharamshala it is Walking down the McLeodganj lanes, crossing across the traditional souvenir shops and food stalls, I found life so much engrossed
Ladakh’s mystical magic and mystery lies dormant in the fact that it remains a remote cavern of uncharted territory with unfathomable geological mayhem spread across
“Pula Chappal” the Himachal footwear Pula chappals are handmade grass footwear from Himachal Pradesh (A northern Indian state in the Himalayas, India). These Vibrant chappals are
(Fig: very kind old lady) Old lady: Let’s go to my home. I want you to record the song that I will sing to you. Me:
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
Several cultural norms have accustomed women to live the life of inferiority in rural areas. Where a woman catalyses development, but she is often pulled down
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