From local bodies to the UN, various authorities around the globe are trying to raising awareness about the environmental emergency. It is the need of the hour to awaken our social conscience and live an eco-friendly life. Being a frequent traveller and running to and from cities, I realized that it is not at all…
Myanmar was right on top of the countries I wanted to visit soon as I can. I never read about the country in general; it was the force of the universe that got me landed into this gorgeous country. My Beautiful Days in Hpa An Hpa An is a quaint and beautiful city, set in…
I’ve been exploring India from over 3 years but this time, I got a chance to step out and explore our neighbouring country, Thailand. And who presented this opportunity? – Contiki!! I couldn’t say no to the tempting offer of exploring a part of another nation for 4-long-days! The cherry on top was the fact…
The Pin-Parvati Pass (16,782 ft above sea level) Trek, a 100-km long trail through lush green forests to wide cold rugged mountains, gives enough challenges to make one question their strength. The Parvati River accompanied us, turning into Pin River beyond the Mountain Pass. The trek doesn’t have any villages but makeshift homes of Shepards. …
Basar Confluence a.k.a. BasCon is a confluence of conservation — environment, art, tradition and culture. Located in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh, Basar is a safely kept secret of massive jungles, pristine waterfalls and the traditions of Galo Tribe. I was honoured to witness all of it last year and Basar Confluence aka BasCon 4.0…
Spituk Gustor Festival of Leh is a two-day affair of colour, art and culture. It is a winter festival which brings warmth to your heart with soothing prayer-music and harmonious dance. I was lucky to witness this festival here in Jan 2018, during my month-long solo trip to Leh-Ladakh. I know I am sharing the…
I was never really certain what things are a part of my ‘let’s pack and hit the road’ list. After being asked about my top travel essentials, I compiled a few lists I had made in past and tallied them. I could pick 5 things that are always in my bag, things without which my…
Of all the people I have met who have been to Varanasi, there’s one common thing that I have heard – ‘It’s Special’. That’s the best I could describe it as well. Varanasi is strange, chaotic yet peaceful. There’s the madness of a thousand people and ten thousand vehicles (it does feel like ten thousand)…
Spiti Valley is a cold desert located in the upper reaches of Himalayas. Known for its other-worldly beauty, the place holds a special charm to it that can’t be replaced. Most of the villages in the valley are located above 12,000 feet and the cultural practices are also unique and worth experiencing. Here are a…
I have transversed from one corner to the other of Arunachal Pradesh for more than 45 days. Amongst all the places I have visited, Basar has my heart. If Arunachal Pradesh is called a Paradise, Basar is its Best Kept Secret. Where is Basar in Arunachal Pradesh? Basar is the headquarters of newly formed Leparada District,…
