Waichin Valley: Offbeat Trek in Parvati Valley
It was 2019, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a region called Waichin Valley in Parvati Valley so far removed from the hustle-bustle of Kasol and the likes, and still intact with its virgin beauty. The Waichin Valley height…
Spiti Valley in Winter | Surviving -30 Degrees
It was a decision that required a lot of courage and planning. I couldn’t have woken up one day, packed my bags and decided to leave, as I often do. I had to go over a list of things I…
Solo in Sissu: Of Hikes and Contemplations
I woke up to the sun spilling into my room through the glass window. The first thing I saw after opening my eyes that morning was a valley bathed in sun, flanked by snowcapped mountains and a seemingly tiny waterfall…
Exploring Sissu, Unearthing Lahauli Culture and History
For long I had wanted to travel slow to Leh by road, exploring the little villages that fell on the Manali- Leh Highway but one thing came after another until the weather prevented me from chasing my dreams. It was one…
Lahaul: A Comprehensive Guide to an Overlooked Gem
Lahaul is… I can’t find the words to describe what Lahaul is. No, really. I spent about 20 minutes staring at a blank screen thinking of how I could do justice to the beauty Lahaul is. But I finally gave…
13 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Travel to Spiti Valley
Yes, you read that right! While there are a number of tour operators selling the mystical land of Spiti Valley all over the world wide web, and while there are countless blog posts (including mine) that list out the charms…
Offbeat Jammu- More Than Just the City of Temples
As I was waiting for my metro to arrive in Delhi, a kind gentleman saw me with me lugging my bags and asked me, ”kaha ja rahi ho beti?” (Where are you headed to, child?) I responded with a smile,…
From Dharamshala to Kareri Lake, and Everything in Between!
| OCTOBER 2018 | The perfect Himachali village doesn’t exist, but I came across a place that is very (very) close to being perfect. Perfect for trekkers, perfect for those looking to find some peace, or perfect for digital nomads…
serendipity: Gettey Village, Spiti Valley
| AUGUST 2018 | …Since we had found ourselves in that direction, we decided to keep going ahead towards Key Monastery and visit Chandratal while coming back towards Manali… After spending a great day in Key Monastery, I headed towards…
serendipity: Batal to Key Monastery, Spiti Valley
| AUGUST 2018 | …we were set to leave for Chandratal but the Universe had some other plans for me. Key Monastery, a beautiful Buddhist temple situated up on a hill, is as old as the 11th century. The box…
