Flowers of trekking: Sighting of rare Brahma KamalFlowers of trekking: Sighting of rare Brahma Kamal
Had heard a lot about the Brahma Kamal flower earlier. But got to see it blooming for the first time[...]
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A panchpura and a legend of shepherd king at RaithalA panchpura and a legend of shepherd king at Raithal
It’s the time of the year again, when Raithal village in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand gets ready for a unique[...]
Get ready for the Kashmir Great Lakes TrekGet ready for the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Its the time of the year when trekking lovers should be ready for the two of the most beautiful treks[...]
Nature’s poet and poet’s museumNature’s poet and poet’s museum
Pant museum at Kausani in Uttarakhand isn’t a touristy place as such. In my three visits to this place in[...]
Nature, myth and history of Syahi Devi TempleNature, myth and history of Syahi Devi Temple
Last year, when we went to Shitlakhet, we headed for an early morning trek to Syahi Devi temple. But we[...]
Its spring time and lower Himalayas are laden with beauty!Its spring time and lower Himalayas are laden with beauty!
I have always felt that spring is the best time to go to hills, specially in the lower Himalayan region.[...]
Wings of Gold – Himalayan Golden Eagle in flight!Wings of Gold – Himalayan Golden Eagle in flight!
First time I saw a Himalayan Golden Eagle in flight or else was way back in 1993, somewhere in Kullu-Parvati[...]
Charm that brings me again, and again to RishikeshCharm that brings me again, and again to Rishikesh
Rishikesh is one of those places which hold a special place in my life, hence no doubt that I have[...]
Silver sand dunes and a double humpy rideSilver sand dunes and a double humpy ride
Silver coloured sand dunes of Hunder in Nubra valley of Ladakh have gradually become a part of the must-see itinerary[...]
Diskit monastery which braved the Mongolian invadersDiskit monastery which braved the Mongolian invaders
You won’t find much of a difference on either sides of Khardungla Pass, until you reach Khalsar. Here the valley[...]