Zanskar valley, in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir, is probably the most isolated valley in India and Phuktal is amongst the most remote places in Zanskar. A few hours of drive from Padum, the biggest town in Zanskar, brought us to the “end of the road”. After this, a compulsory walk of several hours (5 for …
“Feel free to stay as long as you can manage without electricity” was the memo. Chatpal was slated to be touted as mini-Pahalgam. A fully furnished tourist bungalow built by the Jammu and Kashmir tourism department would be all ours. A caretaker would be sent with us. The catch – no electricity. We would be the first tourists …
(Jump to the Amarnath yatra story) [ इसे हिंदी में पढ़ें ] Amarnath yatra 2020 updates Dates:Amarnath yatra 2020 has been cancelled in the wake of the current pandemic situation. is expected to start from 23rd July and go on till 3rd August 2020. The final decision regarding the yatra for this year will be …
For an avid hiker looking to explore wondrous new landscapes, consider checking out Cape Town, South Africa. There are several hidden gems for any hiking enthusiast, with locations offering both beautiful landscapes and ample opportunity for exercise. Table Mountain & The Aerial Cableway Table Mountain is a truly unique experience that everyone should take the …
Andhar (dark) and ban (forest) make Andharban a dark forest. Andharban trek is essentially you walking for hours in a dark forest. Water streams are your constant companion. You will be walking through water, splash-pitter-patter the steady background score. Which will be broken remarkably by the whistling thrush. But since the forest is dense, you …
Andharban Trek and why you should NOT trek in the Sahyadris Read More »
“The most beautiful places are at the end of really bad roads”. Coorg had fit this bill quite correctly back then. With its lure of coffee plantations, exotic homestays and the wild Western ghats, we knew Coorg had to be our honeymoon destination. We want to share with you some highlights of our visit to …
Coorg: Of coffee, wilderness and our first travel together Read More »
