Pithoragarh. I had never even heard of this place until P got posted here. We frantically searched Google maps and it took me some time to adjust to the fact that I’d be living in the hills for a good three years. The idea may sound like a dream come true for many of you….
Uttarakhand
Narayan Ashram: An Offbeat Gem of Uttarakhand
As the car takes a turn towards the sharp winding curve, I mutter under my breath, it isn’t so bad. In fact, the majestic green hills on both sides of the road is a sight to behold. After each hairpin, nature throws a surprise at me – there is a waterfall that passes right through…
Mindrolling Monastery- A Photo Tour
Mindrolling Monastery located in Clement Town, Dehradun, houses what is believed to be the world’s tallest Stupa – World Peace Stupa
Garhwal Hills, Uttarakhand – A Travel Guide
Uttarakhand, the Abode of Gods aka Devbhoomi is a beautiful northern state of India. It is a land nestled in the majestic Himalayas- Nanda Devi, Panchachuli, Trisul to name a few and locked among the mighty rivers- Ganga and Yamuna in its varied forms. Snow clad mountains, lush green forests, meadows, and valleys come with fresh, non-polluted…
Soul Searching in Rishikesh
Let me make a confession right away. The first time I visited Rishikesh was just like any other tourist. Having put up in Roorkee, Rishikesh was a perfect weekend getaway. All I did was check the top things to do in Rishikesh on various travel websites, then roamed around for a couple of hours, visited…
A Walk in the Malsi Deer Park | Dehradun Zoo
Some things don’t change. Say, a day out with your friend or a walk in the zoo. What if both of these are combined, that’s a memory to cherish forever, don’t you think? That weekend was epic, at the Malsi Deer Park, now Dehradun Zoo, doing one of my favorite things – Picnic in the park,…
The name’s Bond, Ruskin Bond!
On books and friends, I spend my money; For stones and bricks, I haven’t any. – Ruskin Bond It was the eve of New Years and I knew it was going to be just another day. After all, we weren’t stationed in a metropolitan city and did not have any pubs or discotheque or even…
An Evening in Haridwar
I was unprepared the first time I visited Haridwar. Having put up in Roorkee, the place was a perfect weekend getaway. That was it. I didn’t even get my facts right and quarreled with the husband like a child, over the fact that the Hari in Haridwar suggested that the place is significant because of…
Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh
Lakshman Jhula is the most popular landmark in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is a 450-ft long suspended bridge and connects Tehri and Pauri district. Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is about 45 km from Dehradun, the state capital. When we visited Rishikesh on a beautiful winter morning in January, I didn’t know what…