Most of us love to travel. Some love to dream about it. For some, the idea of it sounds more fascinating than the act itself. Most of us love movies too. A medium to transport us for a couple of hours into another dimension. A break from our routine life. But they can have a […]
Trekking Sandakhpu- The best of Kanchenjunga!
The highest peak in West Bengal is also it’s most beautiful. I still wonder in disbelief when I think about Kanchenjunga; the third-highest mountain peak in the world, visible from my terrace in Siliguri on a clear autumn sky. Just a few hundred kilometres of straight distance. And yet how many of us care? While […]
Samanden- Gorgeous hamlet in Bengal straight out of a dream!
While supper was being served at the freezing dining room in Phalut, a fellow trekker started glorifying Gorkhey. ‘It is one of the most beautiful villages you will come across’, he remarked, lifting our expectations. We were to be staying there the next day. Offbeat villages in Sikkim! The tale of Samanden’s discovery Excited as […]
Documentaries on travel and adventure that can change your life
..If only you let it. Breaking stereotypes isn’t easy. Most of us need a kick or a little push to convince ourselves and break barriers that we always thought were shatterproof. And the first step to achieve the extraordinary always starts with the mind. A change in perspective. The documentaries mentioned below are my absolute […]
Ranikhet – Of greener grass and apples!
During my conversation with the cab driver on my way back from Ranikhet, I asked him curiously, ‘Isn’t the place and the hills around greener than usual?’ ‘Yesterday, an old gentleman travelling with me had the same query,’ he replied, agreeing at the same time. Now, I’ve been to the mountains in all seasons. Have relished […]
Magic in Pithoragarh !
What do you remember most about a place? Is it the alluring landscapes of a secluded hill or the architectural marvel of a historic city? Unexpected encounters on the road or friends from a town you may never see again? Or do you only recall the much-publicized tourist points of interest and cafes and their […]
Exploring Rishikesh: Beyond river rafting!
Considered to be the yoga capital of the world and one of the holiest places to the Hindus; Rishikesh has been the abode to spiritual gurus and teachers transmitting ancient knowledge of spirituality, meditation, yoga and Indian mythology. Located at the foothills of Himalayas, the town derives it’s significance and lifeline from the mighty Ganges that originates […]
Rohtang Pass – A picturesque road trip !
While Manali was sleeping, I woke up to the burble of the gushing river and though, lazy as I am, some comforts have to be sacrificed to experience the wonders of this beautiful world. ABOUT THE PASS At a height of 13,058 feet, Rohtang Pass connects the Kully valley to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys […]
Beatles Ashram – Where the rock band stayed, meditated and composed!
Be it selling hippie culture in the name of Marley, cafes with posters of Morrison or baked food as German when there is no possible connection with Deutsch, Indians possess the unique ability to even sell water to fish. So be it with Chaurasi Kutia, except the fact that the Beatles did stay here. MAHARISHI […]
Camping at Khaliya Top – The longest night of our lives !
After what we thought was a decent sleep of around 5-6 hours, we woke up to the rustle of wind against our tent. It was dark and still snowing. ‘Should be another couple of hours to dawn’, I thought. At -15 degrees, we were now uneasy and fidgeting, desperately waiting for the first signs of […]