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In the Nomadic Settlement of Puga
Snow crunched under my heavy boots as I stepped out of the heated SUV, into the freezing winter of Ladakh. It was -16 degrees...
Culture & Heritage
Ladakh Festival: Celebrating Life & Beyond.
The Ladakh Festival is an annual week-long gala organised by the Tourism Department of the Jammu & Kashmir Government every September in Leh and its...
Adventure & Activities
Abseiling in The Blue Mountains
Abseiling in The Blue Mountains was one of my most memorable adventures in Australia - besides surfing at Bondi beach, of course - and...
Destinations
Driving through Lahaul & Spiti
I travelled through the Lahaul and Spiti Valley of Himachal for 10 days and most of that time was spent driving on rocky roads and...
Destinations
a Fortress, a Monastery & a Lake: Dhankar
Meet Dhankar. A village, a Fortress, a Monastery & a Lake.
Above the Dhankar Village, sit the Fortress and the Monastery, watching over the confluence of...
Destinations
Royal Ruins: Shey Palace
On the road from Leh to Thiksey, atop a hill, sits The Shey Palace and Monastery. It is by far the most picturesque of monasteries...
Destinations
Where The Monasteries Are
I have always valued the Hindu rituals growing up and there is no denying that. But, that does not hold me back from aspiring...
Destinations
In the Realm of The Passes: Khardung La
I have been to the Himalayas twice. Both times, my most memorable moments have been at the Lakes & the Passes. Their beauty is...