Sunday, May 5, 2024

Dust of snow

No one around, not even a sound to be heard For a moment, its just the snow and me I smile, I feel so free I wander, at snow, the...

On a thin layer of ice – “Chadar Trek”

As the new year began I got more and more excited. I've been to Ladakh before but this time it would be different. This time I was...

Road to Tsorku Peak

We are a group of students from the National University of Singapore. Together we set out to conquer Tsorku peak in Langtang Valley (5749m), situated just behind...

Escapism can be beautiful too.

He distanced himself from her So she distanced herself from everything. Who knew escapism would be this beautiful? Once upon a time I too lived a fairytale. Before I could even type...

The Great Himalayas

You are taller than anyone, Stronger than anyone. Thunder can't shake you nor can the clouds reach you. You are fearless. You are at the highest state, yet you are down...

Reflecting back at Zero point, North Sikkim.

I visited Sikkim in the end of October 2016. It was a remarkable journey. I had visited Sikkim as a very small kid with my parents, but...

In the lap of mountains lies HEAVEN

In the arms of nature where you can forget the very existence of the stressful life of cities, in the mountains of Himalayas, in sirmour district of...

Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

We woke up at about 3 am and had a car arranged to take us to Tiger Hill to catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Tiger Hill is...

Touching the snow capped peaks

As a child growing up in the hustle and bustle of Delhi, all our weekend getaways ended up being in Himachal Pradesh. But with time I got...

My Nepal Story – from ABC to EBC – Part I (Chapter 2)

After the first exciting full days on our trekking tour around Annapurna we got used to daily trekking routine - with packing stuff - the fortune (or...

Serendipity

With sight set on reaching Deoria Tal, we left Ukhimath early in the morning. The weather was pleasant for winter. The gentle curves of the great Himalayas was...

Eat Play Chill : #Bhutan- A Picture Story

Bhutan has always been a special place to me ever since I started reading up about it for my first visit. I am the guy with the jacket...

Magic

The picture that you see was taken right in front of the classroom. This picture is a mistake. The tripod isn't set right, the focus is off and...

Bagichi Bugyal, Uttarakhand

Bagichi Bugyal situated in the Garhwal Himalayas is an easy trek for beginners. The beautiful bugyal is located at an altitude of 11,500ft and offers a panoramic...
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Kodaikanal | A walk into the woods

Floating clouds, misty mornings, stunning sunrises, and lush green mountains- welcome to Kodaikanal. Located in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu, it's one of the most...

Dhankar Gompa

The name of this place is "Dhankar Gompa", it is a village and it is also known as "Gompa". Located in the Lahaul & Spiti Valley, it...

The Valley

This image was captured, when I was on a trip to the Himachal Pradesh. Well, to talk about this image this has been captured when I was...

A Lakes Story

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Sherpas 2.0: The new inhabitants of Himalaya Mountains

You will find them walking in high alttitudes. Although you could think they are the native neighbours from Khumbu valley, in Hymalaia mountains, soon you will realise...

Chitkul – Himachal

Drivers of Himachal road transport corporation are known for their courage. They drive in the remote area on roughest terrain to make sure that they are connected....
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Trip To Iceland Of India – Winter Spiti.

I always had dreamed of experiencing White Spiti Valley in pristine white colors of snow with white river beds midst its beautiful wide valleys. Finally, last week,...

Jispa morning rays!

The year 2017 marked my first ever road trip to the Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Being raised and having lived in urban areas, we...

Buddhist Prayer Wheels

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Frozen rivers and mountains surrounding Leh airport. Roof of the world!

The partly frozen Indus river meets another frozen Zanskar river. The Indus river is the longest that flows through India and the country is named after the...
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Leh Ladakh – Adventure of a lifetime -Travel Vlog

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7yaqwMQeHw&lc=z22ke3s4cu3ujryyu04t1aokg00wxhocjym2j5ha532xrk0h00410 A couple of months ago I decided to go on an adventure. Disconnected from the world, little did I know that these eighteen days would change the...

The Village – In Valley’s Hand

Back when we're on the trekking expedition of Chanderkhani Pass in Himachal (2016), we've seen spectacular views of mountains and valleys. The expedition was from YHAI (Youth...

Gurudongmar Lake – Sikkim

At an altitude of more than 17000 ft, Gurudongmar is one of the highest lakes in the world. It lies in the north side of the Khangchengyao...

Tosh ! Himachal

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Serene Chitkul Lake- Kinnaur Valley

This image was clicked at a place named the "Chitkul Lake". Chitkul Lake is situated at the heart of  Kinnaur Valley. The Chitkul lake can be reached...

Being Himalyanistic.. the beginning!!

Mountain calls everyone, but only few who choose to go further carrying their souls to hear the heaven on earth. When I saw the mountains first ever, the...

Meghalaya Abode of clouds !

Meghalaya means “Abode of clouds”. One can experience the sheer beauty of nature here. This a beautiful Khasi hills view is somewhere on the way from Shillong to...

The Himalayan Night Sky

The magic is in the stars. The urban jungle is hostile to such beauty which eludes us because of us. These childhood memories can only be relived...

The queen

There she sits, majestic as she is, with the well-deserved crown adorning her head

Flags of Prayers

It was My first time in Nepal when I amazed with these vibrant-colours flags hanging on above at most of all alleys in Kathmandu, and that was...
Everest Base Camp

Himalayas – Finding Ones Calling

Here is my take on the topic – Are mountains calling us or it’s ones calling which lead us to path of mountains. "Mountains are calling and I...

White is the color of Peace

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Stoked in Stok Kangri

“Are we there yet?” I asked Sam while gasping for breath. “I don’t think so, but keep on walking even if it’s just little steps”  replied Sam....

Chopta Tungnath Snow Trek | Mini Switzerland Of India

Chopta Tungnath is World's highest Shiva temple located at a height of 12073 ft from sea level. Tungnath is the third temple of Panch Kedar circuit. I...

Young At Heart

I took this photograph last year on my way to Bijli Mahadev Trek- A famous Shiv temple situated at a height of 7800 feet. While on our...

The pilgrimage to Sagarmatha

The night of 20th May 2017, I would say was the life-changing night for me. I was sitting at Everest camp 4 at a height of 26000ft...

Kalpa of Himachal Pradesh

  At 9711 ft surrounded by majestic snowclad peaks - this is Kalpa of Himachal Pradesh. Clicked this shot after sunset with the full moon bright in the sky....

Moonrise Kingdom

I was lucky and privileged to experience a nearly full moon rise over the Kinnar Kailash range at Kalpa. Stories abound of the magical sight of white...