Kasar Devi Almora: A place that appeals to the heart

Sitting atop 6943 feet over the Himalayas, Kasar Devi has been at the center of mysticism and fascination for long. Popular among offbeat travellers, including a lot of foreigners, it’s a place known for its tranquility and spirituality. Here’s my story of enjoying a few days in the spring, celebrating the festival of colours- Holi.

Shimla: Places to visit and best things to do

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Shimla is a different shade of paradise in each season. Spread over seven hills in a crescent mountain range, Shimla wears a different outfit every few months. Adding to the natural beauty, thousands of colourful buildings crammed into each other, nestled over the mountain slopes, but rising through thick green forests, make Shimla look magical.

Badrinath Yatra with family: How to make it enjoyable

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Badrinath Yatra (journey) is as much a pilgrimage as it’s a journey through the grand Himalayan vistas and ancient Indian spiritual towns. Starting from Haridwar, the journey takes one through the towns like Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Joshimath- all important sites for Hindus. Here’s an account of our Family trip to Badrinath in May 2024.

Tirthan Valley: Heart of the Great Himalayan National Park

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Tirthan Valley, at the heart of the Great Himalayan National Park, is one of the most charming valleys in India. It’s a poetry in landscape, it’s lovable. Spectacular mountain vistas, verdant forests, milky white rivers, wavy meadows and unspoiled villages. Everything about Tirthan Valley is so charming! I’m sharing my experiences and some travel tips in this article.

Serolsar Lake Trek: Our day out in the wild

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Serolsar lake, a cute little lake, nestled in a peaceful corner of Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is worth spending a day at. It requires an easy, one day trek (5+5 kilometers) from Jalori Pass. With the mysterious Budhi Nagin Temple by the lake, the experience becomes all the more interesting. Sharing our experience of the trek with helpful tips for your planning.

Leh Ladakh Trip in August: Challenging, Exciting and Enjoyable

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Colourful mountains of Ladakh spreading across the horizon, interspersed with green patches in the valleys look magical. in addition, Ladakh’s cultural heritage and architectural beauty are equally impressive. Our Leh- Ladakh trip this August was really challenging, but equally exciting and enjoyable. Here’s an account of the trip with helpful tips.

Vaishno Devi Yatra : All that you want to know

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Vaishno Devi temple is near the town of Katra in Jammu. It’s among the most popular pilgrimages in India today. As per estimates, 9.4 million tourists visited the shrine in 2023! Though Vaishno Devi gets mention in Hindu mythology running into thousands of years, its popularity is of relatively recent origin.