Yurutse: A ‘one home’ Ladakhi village in Markha Valley A local has been kind enough to walk with me to Rumbak, I have been warned against venturing out alone. It is January cold and a woman has recently been mauled by dogs on the same trail. The cloudy skies give way and it is snowing […]
Hidden Gem in Markha Valley, Ladakh : One Home village of Yurutse at 4200m Read More »
‘You will die in the cold’, say my friends. With temperatures falling to -40 degrees celsius, winter travel to Spiti is unheard of! There are no flights and hence no escape route, in case something goes wrong. It is hard enough in the summers; I know after my various long sojourns to this ‘middle land.’
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‘Go away if you aren’t going to buy any charas,’ said the guesthouse owner and frowned upon us. We were quite stunned to hear that in this 2000 year old hamlet. For years I had read about the famous (or infamous) Parvati Valley and had never ventured there alone. This time in October-November 2014 I
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I stroll aimlessly on the deserted mall road in Manali on a chilly November morning. My mind is wandering far away, not knowing where to go next. The days have passed in a daze, coming back from a random trip to Parvati Valley. Read : Finding the offbeat in Manali Read : Winds of change in Malana
A Solo Journey to Prashar Lake: Tips & Tales Read More »
Since most of my Himalayan journeys to Lahaul, Ladakh or Spiti begin or end in Manali; it is one place that I’ve slow travelled for years together. Read : Finding the offbeat in Manali Johnson’s & Chopsticks are my long term favourites among the well known restaurants, here is a collection of ten hand-picked places to eat in Manali. Yun
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‘Shhhh’, screamed the guide. Everyone looked stupefied and slowly gossiped among themselves. The canter that we had booked at the last minute for the afternoon safari was filled with young college goers. Ganpat, our driver was smart and fast while the guide was a mellow guy, Vivek. It was the beginning of January and afternoons were
Ranthambore National Park: Wildlife Encounters and Safari Insights Read More »
So, you think about travel all the time. Nothing seems so exciting as the lure of the road. The feeling of being free among unknown lands. Dreaming about travel destinations and how it would be in person. You have googled innumerable destinations and have a bucket list that runs into pages. You are the one
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Embark on a breathtaking adventure exploring India’s most thrilling road trips, from Manali-Leh to the mystical landscapes of Spiti.
Epic Road Trips in India: Adventure Awaits! Read More »
On a cold winter morning, I woke up to the cries of ‘chai, chai’ with incessant knocking on my door. I was in the most blissful state of mind, having slept whilst looking at the stars and a faint outline of the milky way that was visible in the absence of light pollution. It was the
Life in a Secret Hideaway in Himachal : Gunehar Village Read More »
Discover Jaipur’s hidden culinary gems! From organic Italian at Jaipur Modern to the opulent Bar Palladio, explore must-visit eateries.
Top 5 Must-Visit Eateries in Jaipur Read More »
