Hitchhiking from Leh to Manali : A Story for the Ages
Spending a few days in Leh in August. Hitchhiking experience on the Leh to Manali road to return home in Kullu Valley.
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A Photo Story from Gokarna
It was 2015 and I had randomly booked myself on a Jaipur to Ernakulam train and after spending a week or so enjoying the charms of monsoon in Goa decided to catch a bus to Karwar. From Panjim bus stand, it was surprisingly easy to find a KSRTC bus and it hardly took 2 and …
Two Days in Mirik : A Photo Story
Photo Story of two days in Mirik, visiting Sumendu Lake, walking around the market, visiting tea gardens and more.
Turkish Delight : Photographs and Memories
Photo Story of travel memories in Turkey in the month of December : From Istanbul to Trabzon, then Van, Gaziantep, Konya, Antalya, Izmir, Selcuk, Sirince, then Istanbul.
Slow Travel in Ladakh : Homestay in Thiksey
A roadtrip to Ladakh via the Manali-Leh road in October; enjoying the autumn colours and a fantastic homestay experience in Thiksey.
Munsiyari in Spring : A Rhododendron Delight
Delightful spring season in Munsiyari. Day hike / trek to Khaliya Top and walking through a dense forest of rhododendron blooms in pink and red. Clear view of the Panchachuli Peaks is the icing on the cake!
Raila : The Twin Towers of Dhaliara Kothi & Bhatkanda Meadow
Travelogue of a day trip to Raila village in Sainj Valley – exploring the twin towers also called Dhaliara Kothi and also hiking to Bhatkanda meadow.
The Goodness of Strangers : Self-Published Book
Details about my published book ‘The Goodness of Strangers’ about travel stories of kindness on the road across India.
Othang Gompa – The Crown Jewel of Pattan Valley, Lahaul
Waking up in Keylong in the summer and heading to Jahalman in Pattan Valley in Lahaul for a hike / trek to Othang Monastery.
Day Hike to Mathasaur – Jai Maa Fungni Temple
As regular readers of this blog might be aware that I have been living in Kullu Valley for more than a year now and even though the crazy adventure days seem to have been left far behind, I occasionally venture on hikes and treks in the nearby regions in Kullu Valley. Jita (travellingslacker) was visiting …