Tag Archives: Himalayas
Most Memorable Chicken Dishes while on the Move
I am not a very big chicken fan, when at home. I would like to put it this way — I am not ‘chicken-hearted’. But while travelling or touring, it’s… Read more
The Trek to Dodital: Of Rains, False Starts and a Slice of Heaven on Earth
Jaana tha Kedartal, pahunch gaye Dodital, samajh gaye na… The legendary Kishore Kumar would have changed the lyrics of his famous song at our plight-cum-adventure in 2008. So, just as… Read more
Journey to Yosemite, Land of Hidden Treasures & Grand Temples in Granite
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the… Read more
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
From Chilling Chopta, the Climb to Tungnath
This is a continuation of travelogue titled: Chopta-Tunganaath-Deoria Tal : An Enticing Journey into the Himalayas The Himalayas has a human face. It offers the warmest hospitality one would ever get… Read more
Chopta-Tungnaath-Deoria Tal: An Enticing Journey into the Himalayas
“At the end reclined a stern and giant tract Of tangled depths and solemn questioning hills And peaks like a bare austerity of the soul.” – Rishi Aurobindo, (in Savitri) Quick… Read more
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
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
Weekend on Wheels: Ramgarh of Tagore’s Geetanjali, and Solitude
Fast Facts What Ramgarh. Just 325 km from Delhi; 25 km from Nainital. Why For absolute solitude and peace steeped in nature’s glory. Go for short strolls and treks. Ramgarh… Read more
Trekking to Roopkund: The Last Climb
This is a continuation of the travelogues titled “Trekking to Roopkund: A Step Closer to Heaven” & “Trekking to Roopkund: The Weather Gets Colder and the Route Tougher“ Friday, Sept… Read more
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