People & Places, Batal

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

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

The Timeless Beauty Of The Himalayan Hamlet Of Nako

Tucked away amidst the rows of dusty brown mountains of the Himalayan ranges, is the hidden hamlet of Nako – a timeless beauty. Perched at an elevation of about 12000 ft, this rustic village is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The tiny village is situated at a surreal location in the trans-Himalayan region, close to the Indo-China border. Its remote location makes it less-visited but absolutely rewarding.

Friday Travel Pic: Mountain Winds

It is said that the mountain winds carry the prayers far and wide, blessing everything they touch.

Love Affair with the Mountains

Have you ever felt weak in the knees? Or had butterflies flutter in your tummy? I have! Yes, I’m talking about falling in love, even before you realize it. And no, I’m not talking about your regular love story, this one is a little different than most. It’s an affair of the heart that began unbeknownst to me and consumed me forever – a story of a deeper, emotional connection with the Himalayan mountains that changed something in me forever.

Musings in Mountains

Do I always have to have a plan? Who decides this for me?

Spiti Valley: A World Within A World

The cold mountain winds blew

the dusty mountains stared

Reminiscing the visit to Ki Monastery in Spiti Valley of Himachal

The Ki Monastery or Kye (Key) Gompa is a beautiful Buddhist monastery located in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is perched atop a hill, at an altitude of 4166 m above sea level.