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,…
This was my very first trip to Rewa in Madhya Pradesh and as soon as I set my foot in the town of old lifestyle with modern infrastructure, I knew my days were going to be about exploring the untouched beauty of this city. I had left Manali on low spirits as Oreo had not…
I dared (nothing daring though) a Solo trip to the village of Head Hunters. Yes, I made it to Longwa alone and had no single encounter where I would have felt unsafe in any manner on the entire route. Located only 50 km from the town of Mon, Longwa is fairly accessible by sharing taxis…
What is Ziro Valley Home to the Apatani Tribe, Ziro Valley is a quaint town located in Arunachal Pradesh and is easily accessible from Guwahati. Here, the people, villages, traditions, farming techniques, beliefs, and possibly everything is so unique that it will take ages for one to understand and get comfortable with. The traditional houses…
Manali is a paradise for every tourist and a little above Manali, there is a hamlet called Sethan which can prove to be a gem for every traveler. Last year I went to Bhrigu Lake via a Gaddi’s trail and it was then that I got to know about Sethan Village. Away from all the…
I don’t really need movies to inspire wanderlust in me. But, there are times when a good flick is required to lift my mood. Because for me, to watch a 120-minute something drama is to enter into a world created by someone else. Though the list of my favourite movies is endless but the top 5, in…
Of all the posts I share on my Instagram account, Mountain Notes are saved the most with above 10k reach on every single note. So, I decided to do this exclusive ‘Best of my Mountain Notes Series’. Here are some of my favorite Mountain Notes that will not only motivate you but will make you…
Pangarchulla Peak Trek I summited Pangarchulla Peak (4700 meters) on 27th April 2017. A trek I wouldn’t mind doing a few times again. An easy to moderate trail that goes through lush green jungles to pristine snowy-white mountains. One can easily spot some highest peaks of Garhwal Region. Here is my 7-day trek itinerary; Day…
Meghalaya was the very first state of my hitch-hiking trip to North East India. Since it was my first time in North East India, I was excited but also nervous. The only thing I was confident about was safety. A few of my friends who had visited the Seven Sisters said that all the states are safe…
