Discover the charming village of Turtuk, where rich history, resilient locals, and breathtaking landscapes await in the heart of Ladakh.
Culture & Tradition : Portraits from Turtuk, Ladakh Read More »
Explore the life-changing experiences of Spiti Valley, from local culture to breathtaking landscapes and adventure-filled journeys.
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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 »
It felt like a wild goose chase; the bus to Dehradun was supposed to leave at 9 pm and I was unable to reach on time. Sometimes Indian Standard Time is a good thing, you realise when the bus driver is courteous enough to wait for you till 930 because you have pre-booked the ticket. We
Discovering Landour: A Traveler’s Guide to the Hill Station 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
Two Day Snowfall in Manali : Adventure & Serendipity Read More »
My sister had been dreaming of going on a ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ kind of trek ever since the movie came out. I tried pepping her up for a solo trip to anywhere and gave her the usual tips for solo travel in India. In between someone who came home had this epic statement to make
Trekking to Triund: A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
Global warming and climate change have ensured hotter summers year after year. Come April and we see people cursing their lives because of the unbearable heat. The popular hill stations of the Himalayas are ever crowded and make long term stays an unaffordable proposition. Read : Do yourself a favour! Go to Landour This is also
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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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