I am one of the lucky ones to have made multiple trips to Kashmir in the last few years. With all the news of strife, terror and hostility; needless to say I have experienced the best of Kashmiri hospitality during…
10 Must Do’s on a Kashmir Sightseeing Trip
Srinagar is the capital of Kashmir defined by its large lakes and flowery gardens. The first stop during any trip to Kashmir valley is Srinagar. While the Mughal gardens bloom ushering in spring with all its colors; Dal Lake and…
Many Moods of Dal Lake, Srinagar
Dal Lake is the toast of Srinagar often referred to as the jewel in the crown of Kashmir!! Be it a Shikara Ride, or a lazy cup of Kahwa in a Houseboat, walk along the boulevard or brisk business in…
Beside the 2 Heavenly Lakes in Kashmir : Gangbal and Nundkol
The first glimpse of the 2 heaven lakes at the feet of the mystic mountain had knocked me senseless for a while. (Read – Rocky Paths lead to heaven). We were reaching the end of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek…
With my shadow by my side !!
Shadows are deceptive and are always beyond reach but instead of chasing them, what if we had them by our side. We were crossing a stream connecting to Nundkol Lake in Kashmir when the moss beneath the crystal clear water…
One Lazy Afternoon in Leh
I remember rejoicing as the flight touched down in Kushok Bakula Airport in Leh !! 72 hours, overnight stays in the airport, uncertain weather, flight cancellations and moments of despair later we finally arrived in Leh on a rather cold…
In search of elusive waterfalls on Chadar; Ladakh, India
The intense hot summer kept me away from writing for the last few days. While, I am looking for an opportunity to cool down under a gurgling waterfall, I took a journey through memory lane in search of elusive waterfalls. …
Planning for Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a wonderful way to explore paradise. As you trek from one lake to another through green meadows, birches and pine and sometimes scaling up steep mountain sides, you will surely count your blessings for being…
A sumptuous evening with Kashmiri Wazwan
Visit to Kashmir is incomplete without digging into the flavours of Wazwan. Ever since I had planned my trip, Kashmiri Wazwan was high on my agenda. It is not one dish nor is it a drink but the name of…
Springtime in Mughal Gardens, Kashmir, India
Spring is in the air, am waking up to singing birds, cool breeze and warm sunshine. I sat in the park bench in the morning watching the flower buds all set to bloom and started humming under my breath “Rind…