A train from Uttarakhand
August 23, 2019
Picture Source: www.pixino.com It’s not the goodbyes that hurt, it’s the flashbacks that follow. Nobody could understand this quote better than Mr. Shyam Prasad Baluni who
Picture Source: www.pixino.com It’s not the goodbyes that hurt, it’s the flashbacks that follow. Nobody could understand this quote better than Mr. Shyam Prasad Baluni who
PC : www.ajktours.com Imagine the endless lush green fields stretching as far as your eyes can reach, the sharp pine trees guarding the gigantic mountains standing
Exploring life in Fertile Land torn between two hostile neighbours Lives shattered by the war of 1971, separated from most of their tribe and many family
It was the month of September in 2016. I had just arrived in Kaza after a multi-day trek. After a day’s rest, I made a sudden
Picture Credit : Embassy of India, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, invites everyone across the globe who has embraced the divine lifestyle for
Cleaning souls “ bura mat dekho, bura mat suno, bura mat bolo” contradicting this mantra of the father of the nation, a gentleman followed its flip-sided mantra.
I had a conversation with my co-workers about traveling, they asked if where we will go next, “I will go to Japan.” “Thailand for me.” “Korea!”
In an era where going cashless is the trend, Jonbeel mela serves as a veritable blast from the past. Gaining its name from the Assamese words
Situated in the East Sikkim district an offshoot of the historic Silk Route is Nathula at a height of 4,310m above mean sea level. Other than
Shubhank Sharma is a self-taught singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer from Rohru, Himachal Pradesh, India who loves everything from rock to blues to grunge and ghazals. Performing in his own
Two roads diverged in a wood, And sorry I could not travel both and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference-
McLeodganj IS ALL ABOUT HAPPY PEOPLE Mountains Viewpoints Food N Cafes Pleasant chilled weather Trekking Pocket-friendly amusements GENEROUS PEOPLE Spirituality Relaxation Making new friends Cross-Cultural Learning GOOD PEOPLE
Whenever I find myself in a new place, I take great pleasure in enquiring about the cultures and traditions associated with the place. Quite recently, I
We felt truly blessed when the weekend coincided with the New Year’s Eve. We rushed to the hills for a beautiful beginning of the coming year.
Once upon a time, traveling from Leh and after crossing the formidable Kardungla (at 18329 feet the highest motorable pass in the world), you could gain access
We, the city dwellers, have always been awe-struck by the mind-boggling confusion that has come to define us. And then we hear the voice that echoes
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
Back when we’re on the trekking expedition of Chanderkhani Pass in Himachal (2016), we’ve seen spectacular views of mountains and valleys. The expedition was from YHAI
The name of this place is “Dhankar Gompa”, it is a village and it is also known as “Gompa”. Located in the Lahaul & Spiti Valley,
Chitkul Chitkul is the last inhabited village near the India – Tibet Border. Approximately 600kms from Delhi, Chitkul is situated on the banks of River Baspa.
A couple of months ago I decided to go on an adventure. Disconnected from the world, little did I know that these eighteen days would
The Himalayas never failed to awe me with its majesties and so I find myself coming back to the Himalayas on every occasion and sometimes even
So, your much-awaited plan to Spiti is finally on. And by now you must either be reading about the things you do in Spiti or searching
We went to the highest post office (also a home to a wonderful family) in the world which was situated in Hikkim, roughly about 15,000 feet.
From the lap of the mighty Himalayas to the laid-back town of Bhuntar, Parvati River with its sublime surrounding and it’s aura of tranquility has converted
‘All’s well that ends well’ You know the things about the Himalayas? When you are up there amidst the mountains and the chilled winds, the narrow
Chandratal Lake, Spiti Valley Spiti brings to mind these lines from one of Pushkin’s poems- “‘Tis time, my friend, ’tis time! the heart to peace aspires…
Flying high in the sky and nestled among the clouds are the Himalayas. So calm, muted, and soft in the lapse of which anybody is forced
After mundane routine of office to home and home to office at Mumbai we decided to take a break and escape into geographically far away and
Who are we? How was the first society? Which was the first language? Aren’t words and languages made out of random noises? Why do our names
Roopkund Lake || Final Summit Push || 25 May 2017 || 15750 fts. It was the final summit push day and the entire trek was to
“Once a year go someplace you’ve never been before – Dalai Lama” This is the first time I am penning down my travel experience and what could possibly
I last visited Landour towards the end of winter in 2014. For the last three years, I have only longed for another visit to this cantonment
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
Decades later When the distance would have faded and the memories evaporated, I will come again To stand at this place, to breathe in this air,
Nako Village is located near the Indo-China Border in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the Kinnaur Valley Which is among one of the most
This line from Tennyson’s “Ulysses”, always comes to mind whenever I set out on a trip. “I cannot rest from travel; I will drink life to
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
Surfing the net for a weekend getaway in the lap of nature away from the humdrum of routines of Delhi life, I came across Khirsu. Situated
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
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
The Kasol Coming Little did I know about the place where I was about to step into, a new journey, a new start to self realization
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
From barren lands began the search for greener pastures and green they were. Blue skies engulfed by giant, tufty clouds flowing fluidly over valleys
“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
There are few plans one make which no matter how much you try to materialize, always falls apart at the last moment. For three years,
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