Chandratal to Sarchu… a picturesque drive through Lahaul
Just this morning I was overwhelmed to see the abundance that water has bestowed in the southern part of Lahaul. I thought that is glorious. And now I stand awestruck in this dry and desolate landscape...
View ArticleTravelling with the “Shooting Star”
The events that preceded her journey to Spiti gives any solo woman traveler a sense of deja vu where families restrict and discourage solo travel owing to the many infamous incidents known to them.
View ArticleShoghi – Parkwoods Resort
Its an old one but I would try to remember as much as I could. It was Oct 2, 2004 and was a national...
View ArticleCorrupt Yogi at Blissful Shogi
There are times in life when you feel like closing your eyes and meditating away the stress built up over many many days… Then...
View ArticleThe other Side of Himachal – GovindSagar and Baba BalakNath Temple
Our family has a tradition of visiting Baba Balaknath Shrine in Himachal every year. Usually we drive down to the temple during the summer...
View ArticleTrip to Dharamshala and Mcleodganj (Part I)
After spending time over there, we headed in a steep path downhill (thanks to the knowledge of our taxi driver), and visited a Devi's temple in the valley below (and there was almost nobody there...
View ArticleDelhi – Shimla Road Review
Last weekend, I drove to Kalka, rather Parwanoo, on my way to Timber Trail Heights, its one of those hotels perched on a hill...
View ArticleTimber Trail Heights – Review
Timber Trail Heights is a resort/hotel on a hill where you can only reach through a cable car. How to reach Timber Trail, which...
View ArticleTrip to Dharamshala and Mcleodganj (Part II)
Around a month back, I had written an article about the first day of a visit to McLeodganj and Dharamshala. This article is about...
View ArticleMotorcycling Nirvana @ 13000 Ft
We regrouped at the tunnel, where every bike thumped like a thousand guns going off simultaneously.
View ArticleJalori Pass
I first heard of Jalori from Kaushik. Jalori by its sheer steepness was his litmus test for his Yamaha rx100 to be able to...
View ArticleTirthan Valley-an uncharted heaven in Himachal
Our very own resort kitchen guy ‘yogi’ also hopped in for this trek with due permission and became our trek guide voluntarily. It was considered to be an easy trek of about one hour one side for...
View ArticleA Short Trip to Dharamshala
The trip to Dharamshala got planned just like that.One fine evening as we didn’t have anything to do to pass sometime prior to dinner...
View ArticleWishful Riding… Part 1 (Delhi to Mashobra)
With the avdent of March, the smell of spring and the warmth of the sun feels good… also the weather is just about right...
View ArticleWishful Riding… Part 2 (Mashobra to Sangla)
Having written about the previous day’s ride here, and having called it an end for that day, I start with Day 2 of the...
View ArticleWishful Riding… Part 3 (Sangla to Kaza)
Post the ride till Sangla mentioned here, I crashed for the night and ended that chapter there. This is the 3rd in a series...
View ArticleImages of Himalayan Peaks
The temperatures are slowly raising from the lows of the winter, and as the mercury is moving up, I am reminded of the cooler...
View ArticleWishful Riding… Part 4 (Kaza to Keylong)
Feeling the effects of the high altitude, and having restlessly dozed off on an empty stomach last night, I woke up in the morning...
View ArticleWishful Riding Part 5 (Keylong to Sarchu)
A recap of the ride till now: Started on June 16th from Delhi and rode till Mashobra, written in Wishful Riding Part 1. Day...
View Article15 Best Delicious & Traditional Himachali Foods You Must Try Once
Himachal Pradesh snow-clad mountains, the lush green valleys, the freshness in the air, apart from being blessed with scenic natural beauty and also a...
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