THE LONG NIGHT It was 2 am on a Saturday at Meerut when we were looking for directions. A glance at the android phone and suddenly we found ourselves under the bike struggling to stand on our feet. It was my first accident. Not particularly anything to be happy about at all, but I was. […]
Top 10 must watch travel movies !
While it may not always be possible to travel, a movie is the best way to transport you to foreign lands, live the adventures of the protagonist, inspire you and make you want to backpack and leave right away. These movies are a must watch for every travel lover. It is imperative that you get […]
Trekking solo to Deorital-Chopta-Chandrashila summit!
This was my first solo trek and it was better and much more than I had expected it to be. Trekking solo in India unlike the west, remains unknown, untried and unthought of and hence looked at with raised eyebrows, weird faces emitting amusement and scepticism; and also sometimes with an acknowledgement for some kind of […]
Valley of Flowers and enchantment- “The monsoon trek”
Valley of flowers is not just a trek, it is a walk amongst the floating clouds; a surreal experience of a slice of heaven. With the valley blooming with a plethora of colours on one side, the snow clad mountains on the other and the alluring river dividing them, the scenery is picture perfect. Add […]
Weekend treks near Delhi for beginners !
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity. – John Muir And the numbers are only going to get better. Gradually, there has been an increase in the number of people taking up treks in India and learning that […]
Why is travelling so important !
10 hours of work, 8 of sleep and the rest lost in between. Is this what you were looking for or imagined to spend your days like? While the oil may not have spilt for many of us, we have but forgotten to notice the Persian tapestries and the garden that the Master of Gardeners […]