My first tryst with the mountains was in 2012 when the family visited Kedarnath and Badrinath. Although a pilgrimage, the trip did manage to sow the seeds of love for the mountains. It was just a matt...

The Holi long weekend was around the corner, winter was about to go, and thoughts of walking in the late snowfalls of Himachal fiddled with my mind. We, the three of us were ready to take up this four...

A place where Maal has two different meanings.   What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone talks about Kasol? Mountains ? Israeli Food ? Hot Spring ? Snow ? Trek ? Or Maal ?...

"Unexpected results only occur when you tread on unexpected roads" So my story begins with 3 of us – Anupam(that's me!) , Anshu and Akash (usually referred as "Agni" due to his "Agnihotri​" sur...

Places to visit in Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand is known as "Devbhoomi" as it has so many religious places to see. Uttarakhand also offers some really adventurous treks for those who want to go up...

I have trekked many places with these feet of mine and seen peak after peak with these eyes in my head. I have felt the burn in my thighs on the way up, the exhilaration at the top, the searing in my ...

  Sangla Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful valleys in the country which is why it makes a popular destination among tourists. Set on the banks of Baspa River, one can enjoy the exc...

Best Places to Visit in Yuksom   Yuksom, the ancient capital of Sikkim, is known for its alluring landscapes and snow-capped mountains. Regarded as ‘Third Eye of Sikkim’, the town h...

Manali has always been a famous destination among backpackers and adventure junkies. The place has a lot to offer in terms of scenic views, adventure activities, and tourist attractions. Be it Beas Ku...

Places to visit near Dehradun and Mussoorie   One of the perks of going on a trek is that you get to explore a destination not only as a trekker but also as a tourist. Dehradun acts as a base s...

After four long years of engineering(fed up with labs, records, internals, externals, seminars, work shops), I wanted a break before getting into my first job. I planned to visit many places but ended...

Scouting for a good day hike for my last day in Lahaul Valley, I learnt about the kora (parikrama) of Drilbu Ri. Drilbu Ri (the name translates as 'Bell Mountain') towers over Keylong and forms a barr...

Joshimath - The Gateway to Heaven   An ancient temple town located at the gates of the tallest mountains administered within the country offers spectacular views of the Gharwal Himalayas. Adi S...

Gandikota - The Grand Canyon of India   It was in the month of December when I first told my brother about Gandikota. Though he stays very near to this place, he doesn't even know that such a p...

Monasteries in Gangtok   Sikkim is justly famous for monasteries. Red-clan Lamas, flickering butter lamps, colorful prayer flags (worth mentioning that these represent the five elements of natu...

All geared up and excited about a trekking trip, we started our journey from Faridabad, with a halt in Chandigarh. That morning with Chahal, Malana, Kheer Ganga, Tosh on our minds and tongue we couldn...