Stok Palace: An exquisite miniature of Ladakh
It was mid-afternoon when we arrived in Leh. The temperatures soared to 30 degrees, a very unlikely...
The magical ride to Yumthang valley
I could not visit the Yumthang valley when I came to Sikkim six years back. That thought lingered somewhere, and that wish to be here in a...
The trinity of love and charm: Kalga, Pulga, and Tulga
One of the most amazing things about traveling to Himachal is the small villages that dot the valleys. And each village is packed with its...
Manikaran Sahib: A confluence of faith and ideas
Everyone has a reason to come to Manikaran Sahib. Often it depends on what religion one follows....
Oh my gosh!! Tosh
I feel I am getting more immersed and intense at my ‘do nothing’ philosophy of holidaying. I have started to hate too much activity in...
The orchard of charm in Nubra Valley
Every turn is a new picture in Ladakh. And it is amazing how landscapes and cultures can change in a few hundred kilometers in this cold...
A Stok of tranquility in Ladakh
It is tough to find a corner not to like in Ladakh. Whether you are coursing through some popular...
Spiti: The hill of temples
This was my fourth day in Spiti valley, and with every turn, I was getting more acclimatized and acquainted with this middle land. I...
Dhankar: Somewhere perched high
The 1000-year-old Dhankar, perched precariously on jutting rocks on a mountaintop. The Dhankar mona…
Tabo: About a life untouched
An eight hour journey, on the world’s most dangerous roads, can be both tiring and exhilarating....