3 days into the trek the body was slowly getting accustomed to the ways of the mountains. Trek Day 1: Walking through Green Meadows, Kashmir Trek Day 2: Lush Meadows, Rocky Patches and a Crystal Lake, Kashmir Trek Day 3:…
Upside Down Good Morning with Yoga
My mornings begin with Yoga which sets the tone for the day. Every morning is a good morning with a little bit of Yoga thrown in. My anytime, anywhere moments are defined by Shirshasana which instantly recharges my batteries. During…
Date with the Alpine Lakes, Kashmir, India
The Trek was designed around the Great Lakes of Kashmir which can be only reached on foot or by pony. Having already experienced the walk through the meadows on Day 1 and the beauty of the Vishansar Lake on Day…
Lush Meadows, Rocky Patches & a Crystal Lake, Kashmir, India
At the end of Trek Day 1 we camped at the base of Nichnai Pass for the night, battling wind and rain. With lady luck by our side we woke up to a clear blue sky dotted with fluffy white…
Walking in Green Meadows, Kashmir, India
I was always dreamy eyed about Kashmir, thanks to the onscreen Bollywood romance that periodically boosted my teenage desire but geo- political disturbances had other plans. As they say, steps to paradise reveal themselves after much hard work and more…
Taste of the Dal Lake, Srinagar, India
The last 10 days, I spent trekking in Kashmir Valley in India. Often in the news for the wrong reasons this beautiful lush green valley presents one of the tastiest cuisines of India. Dal Lake is the toast of Srinagar…