I was blissfully walking on ice between Tilat Sumdo and Shingra Koma, admiring the high mountains and the contrast of the white snow. Suddenly, there was a catch on my back and a stabbing pain. The familiar pain was a…
Stopping by Chadar on a Snowy Morning; Ladakh, India
After spending about 4 nights in different camps during the Chadar Trek along the frozen river Zanskar, we woke up one morning in Tibb to heavy snowfall. It was hard to emerge out of the cozy little sleeping bag but…
First Glimpse of “Chadar”- Ladakh, India
Sometimes in life you feel a void inspite of everything being the way you want it to be or rather they are supposed to be. At that point, the soul begins a search for that something to bridge the void,…
Getting ready for the Chadar Adventure!!-India
The last few days have been spent in gathering things together and I could feel my excitement build up, with butterflies in the stomach, to the adrenalin surge thinking of the adventure on that white blanket up north in India…
Dal Lake on a Misty Morning, Kashmir
The beauty of the Dal reflects the mood of the sky!! On a quiet misty morning, we were floating on a Shikara to go towards the floating vegetable market. Warming up with cups of Kahwa wrapped in woolies and blankets…
15 Soul Travel Experiences in India
Are you an impulsive traveler or a planned traveler, do you seek experience or luxury, is the sight merely a structure or a view or is it much beyond !! narrating a story that stirs your soul. If you are…
Around a bonfire in the Hills of Kashmir, India
I have been writing about my trek in the hills of Kashmir which left me longing for more. After a grueling trek for 6 days when we would retire early into our evening, the last evening on the banks of…
Unsung Heroes – Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
What makes a trip memorable? The sights, the food, the weather, the hotels, the experiences or the people who touch our lives. While all of them have the role to play, more often than not people leave a lasting impression.…
Descent from Kashmir Great Lakes- Journey through Infinite Mist
After a 6 day trek through breath taking locales finally it was time to descend to Earth :). We had enjoyed excellent weather through the days and what we experienced while descending the 4000 feet through steep, slippery, muddy pathways…
Rocky Paths lead to Heaven near Harmukh Peak, Kashmir
Day 4 ended on a rocky note with some mild boulder hopping to get a glimpse of a limpid lake. Sleeping between mountains under the protective gaze of the milky way, I knew we were knocking on the inner doors…