Blue skies, crystal clear waters, amazing beaches, views to die for, exquisite flora, breathtaking fauna, air of tranquility and calm sunny journeys. If this is your idea of a perfect trip to an island, then I think we’re sailing in the right direction. India, because of our beautiful habits and love for water, is marked…
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, India, Karnataka, Kerala, South India
“It’s more fun in the Philippines” Neither had I heard this line before nor a thought to visiting this Asian paradise crossed my mind until I visited it for work. But when you have zero expectations, you get maximum return. Others opinions and tastes don’t cloud your mind. And that’s exactly what happened to me…
Life is not one long journey but one of several small journeys cobbled together. These journeys are made of moments that sometimes take your breath away and sometimes make you wonder about the very reason of your existence. Some moments leave you enthralled to an extent that you want to always come back to them…
Have you ever felt the need to abandon in the middle of a trip because of the company? Have you ever felt that it was a wrong decision to make travel plans with your relatives? Have you ever taken a decision to never go on a holiday again with someone close to you? Well if your…
Sometimes when you are in a long distance relationship, you miss out on the daily moments of happiness. But that doesn’t mean your feelings change. In fact your feelings grow stronger and fonder with each passing day. If presence strengthens love, absence sharpens it. And when you meet again magic unfolds. Love and magic have…
I started my Ladakh Trip in style and pomp! There are mountains and then there are the Himalayas. The mountains are nature’s creations that sober you down and make you feel like a tiny part of the universe. On one such trip to Ladakh during the peak of winter, I felt my ego burst, my self-importance go…
A photo essay on why you should visit Ladakh in Winters The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. I understood the true meaning of Marcel’s words when I saw Ladakh in a completely new light, in its harshest but truest form. This was when the roof of…
A poem by Siddarth Dudheria on his experience of visiting Ladakh in Winters Icy cold winds, dry sand Tall peaks and low valleys Trees bereft of leaves, standing tall and gaunt Animals grazing on the barren land, thick hides to flaunt Humans, young and old, all huddled near the flaming bukhari, to earn some heat for…
There is a certain beauty that Frozen Himalayas ooze out. And for the first time ever in my life I’ll be exploring that beauty from real close quarters. I will be attempting to do Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River. Read on to know what chadar Trek is.
The fabled musk deer searches the world over for the source of the scent, which comes from itself. In the same way hoards of tourists visit Manali every year but very few go beyond visiting the uber-popular tourist spots and enjoy the hidden beauty around Manali. For me, Manali is not any other hill station.…
New Year is a time to start things on a fresh note. So why not start afresh with the way we celebrate new year? Lets explore the little known destinations of Himachal this New year in a season when the Himalayas look the best. Presenting a 4 Nights 5 days trip to Manali, Naggar, Kasol…
Malana – The moment you hear this word, Malana Cream comes to your mind. But there’s more to this ancient village in Himachal Pradesh of India than just being world’s heaven of Marijuana. Malana lies in a side valley of the Parvati Valley. The majestic peaks of Chandrakhani and Deotibba shadow the village. Unaffected by the…
If Shimla is the queen of hill stations, then Manali is indeed the king! You must have visited Manali in the summers when it’s crowded and packed with tourists. Time has come for a change to visit the majestic Himalayas in the winters to welcome the New Year with a bang! 10 reasons why you should…
Some come to Rishikesh to explore their adventure side…some to connect with spirituality…some to find Nirvana…some to simply lose or find themselves. Whatever might be your reason, whenever you might come, from wherever you might come; Rishikesh always welcomes you with open arms. Rishikesh has a lot to offer, but very few go beyond the…
“A good traveller is one who knows how to travel with the mind.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson Truer words have never been spoken. Travelling shouldn’t be a pain. It should be reminiscent of happy memories. It shouldn’t give you nightmares. Solo travel is fun and enriching but poses a lot of questions which must be…
The Himalaya is not a tourist destination for me. It is home. In spite of its uber popularity, I have found hidden gems here. I have discovered beauty in places, cultures and people from fresh angles, every time I visit it. Unlike a tourist, much like an explorer, I try to get off the beaten…
Tired of visiting the same hill stations in india? Explore the hidden Lahaul Valley tucked in between Leh and Manali, which has become more accessible now due to opening of Atal Tunnel
Cycling for oneself is a good exercise. But cycling for a cause is devoting oneself to bring a change in the lives of the ones, who need it the most. Can there be a better reason to cycle than this? I doubt. Cyclist enthusiasts from Bangalore, are now cycling to raise awareness and bring in funds for…
Day No. 7 & 8. Leh – Nubra Valley – Leh Face No. 6 – Gold Standard Hospitality Face No. 7 – Courageous Perseverance When I came from Pangong Tso Lake, I thought I had seen it all and nothing can match its beauty. But when you are in Ladakh, be ready to be bedazzled, every…
Day 5 & 6 : 18th to 19th Aug 20014, Leh – Pangong Tso – Leh Face No. 4 – ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ Personification Face No. 5 – Chivalrous Fabulous Five So far I have taken you through three chapters of this marathon blogpost describing the three faces of beauty I witnessed in my 11 days in Leh…
