Tosh-unexplored beauty and serenity
May 18, 2018
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-
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
You will find them walking in high alttitudes. Although you could think they are the native neighbours from Khumbu valley, in Hymalaia mountains, soon you will
Here is my take on the topic – Are mountains calling us or it’s ones calling which lead us to path of mountains. “Mountains are calling
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
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.
Pongsakorn Neton is a photography student at LaGuardia Community College. He has involved with Himalayan Elders Project in New York for a year. He photographs Himalayan
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
The last night was cold. EXTREMELY cold. There was no hot water in the morning. We were only one degree and a teaspoon sugar away from
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…
Before I could devote myself to spending time on Nepal’s mountain expeditions I wanted to take out some time to see more of this incredible country
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
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
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
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
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
‘A Hundred Miles Apart’ is a series of photos I clicked in Tibet 2013. This was my first trip without my father, the person who brought
With these pictures I want you to see that our planet has many different worlds in it and the one I love the most is the
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
Proceeding – leaving all the butterflies, flowers and tall trees behind, the scenery is getting rougher and kind of desolate as we go on in the
From barren lands began the search for greener pastures and green they were. Blue skies engulfed by giant, tufty clouds flowing fluidly over valleys
