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A quaint little town at 10,000 feet above the sea level with the mighty Himalayas overlooking crystal clear glacial lakes. A thriving Buddhist population, and an omnipresent military establishment. Yes, we are talking about Tawang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
Trekking in the Himalayas is a surreal experience, both from adventure and spiritual points of views. Though the Himalayas offer scores of trekking options, Triund trek in McLeod Ganj is one of the moderate ones. If you are up for that experience, here’s a complete guide to the Triund trek in McLeod Ganj.
Kashmir is heaven on earth. It’s cliche, but there’s no other way of describing Kashmir! Though Kashmir is an all-season destination, summer is when it receives the most visitors, because it’s pleasant during that time. So, here’s an article on the best places in Kashmir to visit in the summer with helpful tips.
Ladakh is the most awe-inspiring landscape that I have ever visited. It’s absolutely extraordinary and out of this world. In fact, at many points on the trip I actually felt like I was on Mars! In this article, I’m sharing my experience of Lahaul and Ladakh valleys with an adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley.
With charming rolling hills, and lovely lilies blooming, Dzukou Valley is the crown jewel of North East India. Though in recent times, it’s getting popular among travellers, there is not much proper guidance on the trek available online. In order to fill this void, here is this article: Dzukou Valley trek in Nagaland : A complete guide.
A road trip from Bengaluru to Mangaluru via Shravanabelagola and Coorg was one of the best road trips we have ever had. It had everything- a metropolis to an ancient site to an enchanting hill station in the western ghat mountains, culminating in a beach town. We couldn’t have asked for more. Here’s an account of the beautiful road trip.
Rishikesh is a great weekend destination for Delhiites. But it’s also an amazing place for a long peaceful sojourn. Rishikesh has something for everyone. Here is a list of the best things to do in Rishikesh in different seasons.
Hills and clouds are made for each other. They make for such a romantic combination! That’s why, I love visiting Nainital during the monsoon. Named after the Naini lake, Nainital can be described as a land of a beautiful lake and seven hills. Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda are the seven hills that surround the Naini lake and make for a gorgeous view.
Ooty, charm of the Nilgiris, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in south India. Situated within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, both Ooty and Coonoor are almost replica of each other. Verdant hills and valleys, lush green forests, beautiful tea estates, small waterfalls and lakes abound. Here is an article on my Ooty – Coonoor experience.
Mountain trekking is always a difficult and time-consuming proposition. But the rewards are great, especially if you are a nature lover. You get the best views of the place, and of course, the excitement of an adventure to go with. Triund peak trekking in Dharamshala this spring was a super exciting experience, especially because we did it with friends. Trips like this make us reaffirm our believe that travel is the essence of life.