Category: trek

Travel musings – Trek in Mussoorie

The destination always matters. But the journey is equally important. Specially when you marvel at such hidden spots. Spotted at the trek towards the origins of Kempty Falls, Mussoorie.

Travel musings – Kareri Lake

We trekked in this amount of snow, where the trail was under 4-5 feet deep snow and when there was a heavy snowstorm approaching us. Too bad we didn’t reach the lake, but we gained a valuable experience.

The peak that could not be scaled – Kareri Lake trek.

Himachal, the abode of numerous mountainous treks and meadowish landscapes is finally back on my travel list. And the trek I chose this time was a tough one – the Kareri Lake. I wanted to challenge myself this time so decided to go for a three day trek with patches of snow here and there….

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Travel musings – Mussoorie

Flaring with life You made me smile Your ceaseless passion Made me beam In success and in failure We twinkled And now, while I lie motionless Speechlessly glimpsing you In my last moments You continue to make me smile.

Travel musings – Kempty Falls

There are those moments when you can’t overcome your surroundings, you can make it all go away Put my head back, close my eyes and wade into the quiet of stream. Caption credits: #hannibal Spotted the clear waters at the origin of the Kempty Falls at Mussoorie.

Corn Village and Landour Exploration curated by Transforming Travels

Call it co-incidence, but I have been travelling more frequently to Uttarakhand this year than I ever did before. And although I am not really fond of the pebble laden trails here, the distinct Pahadi culture never fails to baffle me. And the fact that the magnificent views here are still hidden from my prying…

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Double Decker Living Roots Bridge Trek

The first suspension bridge on Double Decker Living Roots Bridge Trek. Trust me, I had never been more afraid with my acrophobia showing its true colours while I was trying to cross the oscillating bridge.