Sikkim: Gurudongmar – Lake of the Second Buddha
Pinaki Das, shares his experiences of Gurudongmar in Sikkim. The onset of summer reminds us each year of the call of the higher Himalayas that beckon insistently to old friend […]
Himalayas
Ladakh: Compelling Allure and Fascination
I went to Ladakh last October to recharge my batteries. To my utter surprise, the trip more than replenished my sense of waning cosmic consciousness. It was a soul stirring experience, […]
Mountaineering: Singalila Ridge
The Darjeeling hills were a part of Sikkim till the 18th century, when the Gurkha ambition to establish a trans-Himalayan empire rendered the original inhabitants, the lepchas, almost extinct. Later, […]
Rafting: River Runners Pilgrimage – Rafting in Ganga
Rafting is about nervous anticipation…heart stopping build-ups…meeting the challenge…the thrill of the rapids…the solitude of the calms…sights seen…..experiences shared…..knowledge gained…campfire tales…new found friends. All of it sums up a trip […]
Trekking: Dashaur Lake
Dashaur Lake is the destination. The tea is sweet. The warm slurps melt down my throat providing much needed warmth inside. Vikram and Awnish are lost in their own thoughts. […]
Paharpani Caves, Uttarakhand Himalayas
Paharpani is within the mighty Uttarakhand Himalaya, at the border of Nainital and Almora districts. Picturesque, its beauty is in its pristine, natural character, on the ancient pilgrim trails. Geographically, […]