This is a common sight of the enveloped wild flower !! a member of the orchid family ; while trekking from Yuksom to Tsokha on the Goecha La Trek route within Kanchenjunga National Park.
Humane Touch in the Hills of Sikkim !!
I spent the last few days trekking in Himalayan hinterland in Sikkim towards Goecha La with a small group led and organized by WildBoots !! We were 5 days into the trek from Yuksom to Lamune in Sikkim waiting to…
Wordless Wednesday: Sadhu by the River !!
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In the Garden – as Fresh as it can get
Nature renews itself every moment and all we need is a fresh pair of eyes and an open mind. Some pictures from the Botanical Gardens in Kolkata which is the largest in Asia and home to many species of birds…
In search of Divine Mother’s Necklace, Maihar
The next 9 nights are “Vasant Navratri” or the 9 nights of Spring that are divine nights dedicated to the Mother Goddess for prayer, fasting, meditation and preparing the mind and body for the harsh summer ahead. This post is dedicated…
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…
Wordless Wednesday : Bishnoi Matriarch
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…
History on the Wall, Hoysaleswar Temple, Halebidu
About 2 hours drive away from Bangalore, The Hoysaleswar Temple in Halebidu is nearly 900 years old and has survived many invasions and attempts of destruction and the ravages of time. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in…
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…