What will be life if we do not follow our heart’s wishes for adventures? My first Uttarakhand and a winter trek happened at the beginning of 2018. The temperatures in Delhi were already below 5 degrees and Uttarakhand signifies a red signal for cold prone people like me. But regular adventures satisfy the soul and…
Category: travel diaries
Mountains o’ mountains
Dear Himalayas, Greetings of the day to you, whether you are the lofty Greater Himalayas, the enchanting Middle Himalayas (Himachal) or the mud and pebble laden Lesser Himalayas (Shiwaliks). You see, the biggest regret of my life till date is not exploring your mesmerizing valleys, climbing your challenging peaks and relishing the sense of achievement…
Travelogue – Come and enjoy the pristine white sand beaches of Lakshwadeep
Can you keep yourself away from the clear turquoise blue waters of Lakshwadeep after you have visited the Andamans? An absolute no! Compared to the Andaman islands, Laccadive and Minicoy are difficult to visit because prior permission is required from the Government of India. There is only one aeroplane which flies from Cochin to Agatti…
Travel musings #2
And they tell you that travel is fun They tell you to travel is to invite the hues of life They tell you to take your bulky DSLR’S Waiting to click the myriad images But they never tell you That it is unpredictable Unwarranted And will sometimes make you cry Will tire your body And…
Travel Musings #1
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that. So one fine day, I forgot about my dream to visit Hawa Mahal and here I am, standing in front of it. Momentary dwelling is always better than day dreaming. Caption credits: Eleven minutes by #paulocoelho
Excerpts from Instagram – travel is never easy.
Who told you travel was easy? The smile on my face no way justifies my pathetic condition during the long weekend trip at Jaipur. Just a week back, a stomach infection surfaced and I was on medicines for the whole time. It got worse on the first day at Jaipur, thanks to the sun standard…
Travelogue – Tirthan valley, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nestled amongst the mighty Dhauladhars and the fierce Tirthan river, this enticing valley should be on your wish list if you adore mountains. I was fortunate enough to visit this beautiful place on a team outing and our stay was at the Camp Chrysalid, Tirthan, which is at the edge of the Great Himalayan National…
Long Weekend Getaway – Jaipur Diaries
I am not the sort of traveller to keep a bucket list but Jaipur had been on my mind for a very long time. The pink city, with its rich history and grandeur, has never failed to entice anyone and who am I to not get seduced by those perfect picturesque forts and colourful palaces?…
TRAVELOGUE COORG
We live in the vicinity of the Himalayas and it seems to be our first choice for a weekend getaway or even a long vacation. But when we are not yearning for an adventurous journey or a challenging trek, the hills of South India seem to be our next option. Kodaikanal and Ooty have been…
Travelogue – Experience of a lifetime at Kasol and Kheerganga
Kasol – the hub of hippies and the adopted home of many Israelis who fell in love with the Himachal Himalayas – is a must visit destination if you love the mountains and the nomadic way of life. This area is bustling with cafes serving authentic Israeli and Lebanese dishes with the occasional European preparations…
gluttonyguilts 