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Madmaheswar trek

Travelling to Madmaheswar: A Dream Trek of a Dreamland

“Aap log kahan se aaye (Where are you from)?” asked one of the four trekkers, walking past us. At that point trying to walk up on almost a 60-degree gradient,… Read more »

Pangi Valley

A Solo Bike Tour in Pangi Valley and Saach Pass

When I look back, I really don’t think I could have done it alone. But then things just happen in life, without any planning or expectations. I normally prefer to… Read more »

Bastar, the secret heart of India

Bastar: In the Land of Gond Tribes, Niagara of India and Wild Forests

The sun was melting into the mystique horizon of Bastar and it was a riot of colors all around. The purple waves over the deeply forested hills were unfolding before… Read more »

Baba in a motorcyle!

Capturing Rishikesh: For We are a Holy Good Fellow…

There’s something about Rishikesh for sure, which makes it draw crowd by the hundreds each year: religious or secular, god-fearing or not, darshan-seeking or not, wannabe trekkers or not… Is… Read more »

Switzerland

Travelling to Switzerland? Check out Jungfraujoch

Our first wedding anniversary trip was a totally unscheduled trip to Jungfraujoch in Switzerland, also called “the top of Europe”. So we decided on a Friday to spend our weekend… Read more »

Baga beach view en-route to Anjuna beach

Goa in Monsoons: For Sand, Sea and a Beach of Your Own!

The thought of going to Goa is always exciting but I had my doubts about visiting the beach haven during the monsoons. But if you are a travel enthusiast who… Read more »

Snaking through the greens, the Kalka-Shimla toy train runs through nearly 100 tunnels, and countless pines and other shades of greens.

The Joy of Toy Trains

If ever snail’s pace had got a romantic touch, this has to be it: the slow ride up the track from Kalka to Shimla. It’s six hours of sitting on… Read more »

Birds eye view of Shoghi

Shoghi: In Harmony with Nature

How to Reach By Road Shoghi is on the Ambala-Shimla highway, less than 20 km before Shimla. By Rail Change at Kalka for the narrow gauge and take one of… Read more »

A view of the Giri Camp

Camping in Sirmaur: Under Clear Sky, where Each Trek is a Treasure Hunt

This is a continuation of yesterday’s travelogue titled “Camping in Sirmaur: For a Piece of Unadulterated Nature and Peace“. I have never stayed in a tent. Least of all spend… Read more »

Giri Camp in Siramur, Himachal Pradesh

Camping in Sirmaur: For a Piece of Unadulterated Nature and Peace

FAST FACTS What Camping in Sirmaur. Just 20-odd km from Solan, off the Shimla highway. Why For that unadulterated piece of nature and peace. To say it’s far from the… Read more »