If you’ve always drooled over the photographs of Ladakh & awed at the breathtaking postcard-perfect views of the mountains and lakes, then I have to tell you that Spiti is no less beautiful. In fact, the perk of traveling to Spiti Valley in Himachal is that it’s not as much commercialized and crowded as Ladakh, […]
Backpacking in India
Karyashaala in Bir, Himachal: An Escapade For Digital Nomads In The Mountains
In today’s date, if we look around us, we’ll notice that people are always on their toes to break free from their regular lives and take a break, in order to spend a few days in some quaint place. Also, the concept of freelancing and ‘work away’ has been on a rise for the last […]
Winter Roadtrip In Spiti Valley With The Doi Host: A Journey Through The Wonderland
To put it in the words of Jane Wilson-Howarth, “The mountains were so wild and so stark and so very beautiful that I wanted to cry. I breathed in another wonderful moment to keep safe in my heart.” Our first journey to Spiti Valley was in October 2017 and I was completely mesmerized by the […]
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Exploring Chitkul: The Last Village On The Indo-Tibetan Borders
Surrounded by the majestic mountains on all sides, a road leading until here and then ending at this village, a glacial river flowing down and clouds floating around, with the sun rising in the backdrop; yes, that is Chitkul for you! It might seem like one of those places which you used to see on […]
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A Glimpse Of Spiti Valley In Winters: A Photo Blog!
It’s just about a couple of days that we came down to the plains and not yet fully ready to embrace the city life. We are still drooling over the white-washed world where we spend the last week, gasping for breath as we walked through the snow-laden mountain trails, sipping on endless cups of ‘chai’, […]
Dzukou Valley Trek, Nagaland: A Walk Through The Wonderland!
So, we had a week’s time to explore Nagaland. Since it was the month of December, we couldn’t have skipped the Hornbill Festival in any way, and after soaking in the cultural vibes of the Naga tribes, our next plan was to head out for Dzukou Valley! Located in the borders of Nagaland and Manipur, […]
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Hornbill Festival In Pictures: A Complete Guide Of The Culture Kaleidoscope
Known as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, the Hornbill Festival is organized by the Government of Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of the state. This incredible annual jamboree takes place from December 1 to 10, every year, at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, which is about 12 km from Kohima. All […]
36 Hours in Khajuraho: Exploring The Temples Of Love, Life & Worship
I wasn’t much keen about exploring the ancient temples oozing with beautiful sculptures and intricate artwork until I met RD. Well, yeah, he did shift my attention towards the mystical beauty of these age-old structures that have endless stories attached to them, as we traversed across various such temple complexes including Khajuraho in MP, Hampi […]
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Wandering Across North Sikkim With The Doi Host!
It’s true that social media does affect us in some way or the other, and when it comes to traveling, we do get influenced by other people’s experiences and stories. Stumbling upon TheDoiHost on Instagram wasn’t a coincidence! As I kept drooling over their pictures (also because I knew the amazing people behind it), I decided to join […]
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An Encounter With The One-Horned Rhinos In Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary!
Getting to spot the wildlife in India always seemed like a dream to me! For the last couple of years, I’ve tried my luck several times, at different Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks across the country, but (honestly) I never had a chance of spotting anything – apart from monkeys and deers, of course! There […]