People & Places, Batal

Harsh weather, kind hearts and warm smiles – Dorje chacha and Chandra chachi’s dhaba at Batal, in Lahaul & Spiti.

Srisailam – A Wondrous World On The Banks Of Krishna

With the changing weather patterns, episodes of sudden increase in temperature followed by untimely (but pleasant) rains are not surprising anymore. Over the last couple of days, Bangalore experienced cool drizzles and rains but is now experiencing hot weather again, as should be in March.

Friday Travel Pic, Where Wildflowers Bloom

Trekking in the surreal Valley of Flowers is like walking right into a fairyland!

Six Ultimate Summer Treks In Karnataka

The mountains are always so alluring and a trekker is naturally pulled towards these magnificent landforms. Apart from being a walk or a hike in a surreal landscape, trekking is proven to be extremely good for the body, mind and soul. If you do not mind sweating it out in the sun and know that the reward will be an unexplainable feeling, here are some of the best summer treks in Karnataka that you can plan for.

People and Places, Zanskar

The incredible people of Ladakh, helping and guiding us to safely wade through the intimidating Zanskar River. Frozen during the winter, the river used to be the only means of connecting the valley people of remote Zanskar Valley with the rest of Ladakh.

Friday Travel Pic, Silent Prayer

“Our prayers maybe awkward. Our attempts maybe feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.”
~Max Lucado

Inside Gangotri National Park

Enchanting vistas of snowcapped mountains, high mountain passes, deep valleys and gorges, lush meadows, and thick coniferous forests are just a glimpse into the vast wilderness of Gangotri National Park – a high-altitude wildlife sanctuary situated in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The picturesque national park is also the third largest national park in India.

People and Places, Yuksom

Meet the happy cardamom farmer Tsering, from the tiny town of Yuksom.

George Everest House Near Mussoorie

It was a beautiful morning that made me want to hike to some place but not too far, as I had a bus to catch that would take me back to Dehradun that evening. I ate a good breakfast, packed a small, light, day bag and set off to visit Sir George Everest House.

Friday Travel Pic, Wild and Free

Wild and free equus in the magnificent Himalayan mountains, in Kashmir.