Why visit Rajasthan? For it’s forts and palaces, the intact culture, the oily and spicy delicacies, the history of the royals, the architecture, the step-wells, the wildlife, the clear skies and the vast desert. And a chilly winter. It is one of the few states of India that is distinct in every way. I’ve been […]
A night at the Porter’s lodge – Nepal!
The prayer wheels of the monastery on the left and Ama Dablam on the right. This is the first view from the last upward step to Tengboche. There are a few, albeit expensive guesthouses, owing to their lesser number as compared to other villages on the 3 passes/Everest Base Camp trek. I looked around and […]
22 days on the trail- 3 passes and EBC!
As I crossed Renjo La, the third and final pass and began a 1200m descent, tears began to roll down my face. I started running down the mountain as I always do on a long descent. But the waterfall flowed with all it’s might. I was overwhelmed but I didn’t have my reasons. Forever mesmerized […]
Vagabonding: 2.5 years on…
It has been a long time on the road. I do not have a base from where I travel to and fro. Nor do I want one for now. Everywhere is home. The exhilaration that fizzed in the first year of travel has gradually settled. The initial adventures on the road have now become routine. […]
My beautiful days in Hampi!
Once the capital of Vijaynagara Empire, Hampi is now in a dilapidated state and it is these ruins which draw history enthusiasts from all over the globe. My eyes lit up as I witnessed the swampy paddy fields through the window shields of the bus I had boarded from Hosapete. Semi-crumbled structures appeared here and there […]
Episodes from a long eventful day on the road!
When it rains, it pours. It was the onset of summer. After a hyperactive month in Varanasi, it was time to leave for the mountains via Delhi. Early morning, I sneaked out of my hostel’s dormitory, tied my backpack to my motorcycle, and off I went. Riding alongside the rising sun is one of my […]
The beauty of Satara- Lesser known Maharashtra!
Surrounded by hills of Western Ghats in all directions, Satara is a town popularly known for Kaas Pathar, a UNESCO heritage site. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. It is the geographical setting of the city though, that makes the place unique and interesting. Little strips of hills stretch all around, leaving […]
Vagabonding: 15 months on…
The adventures have begun. I have lived a few lives. The stories keep piling up. I do not recall them; all at a time. Some days are tough. This is what I have chosen for myself. Traded money for time. I spend my days as I wish. The desires are limited. There is no rushing […]
Bunbuni trek – the best alternative to Kheerganga!
Kheerganga is one of the most popular treks among beginners in Himachal Pradesh. The hike is filled with hundreds of enthusiasts, mostly those who have no idea what they have gotten into while the campsite turns into a picnic spot once the sun goes down. For people who really want to enjoy the beauty of […]
Life in Varanasi- Ghats & People!
Home to Lord Shiva, Varanasi (also known as Banaras or Kashi) is one of the most ancient cities in the world. To put down into words my experience in this city, will be difficult. You’ve got to be here to feel it. To believe it. The rush and the madness. I had mixed feelings during […]