Discover the enchanting journey from Bairagarh to Killar Via Sach Pass, exploring scenic landscapes, adventures, and hidden gems in Himachal Pradesh.
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Explore the captivating journey to Phugtal Monastery, featuring vibrant moments with monks in the serene Zanskar region.
Candid Moments with Buddhist Monks: The Phugtal Monastery Experience Read More »
Discover the must-visit eateries and shopping places in Shimla, from cozy cafés to local bakeries, and shop in local favourites gems.
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Explore the tranquil beauty of Gushaini in Tirthan Valley! Discover trekking routes, local culture, and stunning landscapes of Great Himalayan National Park amidst the Himalayas.
Trekking Adventures in the Great Himalayan National Park from Gushaini Read More »
Join me on an epic solo trek from Darcha to Zanskar, navigating stunning landscapes and cultural encounters in a journey of resilience.
Epic Solo Trek to Zanskar: Culture, Adventure, and Survival Read More »
While coming back from Malana, I was given a small preview when I hitched a ride to Kasol. Curiously I asked him if he kept any charas with him? And out came a black soap, I was stunned. Read : Winds of Change in Malana This was the land of Bob Marley and free love, I had
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Much ado has been made about having a ‘bucket list.’ The moment you tell someone about a lovely experience you had on your unplanned holiday, it goes straight into their bucket list. Let me tell you very frankly, as human beings our greatest memories are not of places, but rather of the time we had, the happiness
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I had read passing references about the Brokpa community, most of them were rumours of German women coming in search of pure Aryan men. The people living in ‘four Aryan villages’ had remained culturally secluded and were different from the rest of the Ladakhis. Huff Post interviewed me about this, here. Read : Into Unknown Ladakh I
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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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