Valley of Flowers with GIO Adventures

I was pretty exhausted after the 15km trek from Govindghat to Ghangria, with a fever adding to the misery. A sudden dip of temperature at Ghangria didn’t help either. Staff from GIO Advenures kept a check on me, and provided tea at regular intervals, to keep me warm. I retired to bed early, after a round of medicines … [Read more…]

Valley of Flowers and Hemkund with GIO – Govindghat to Ghangria

Last post pretty much summed up my journey from Delhi to Govindghat. In those initial 24 hours, I had many opportunities to contemplate about the rest of the journey. But, nothing could have prepared me for what really lay ahead. I knew it was beautiful, I knew it was a #WorldHeritageSite, I knew it was pristine, … [Read more…]

Stairway to Heaven

Some associations become life-altering and the one with GIO is turning out to be exactly that. When I put my Himalayan Dream into words for them, I had no idea that it would come true. It only took a few heartfelt words for this journey to begin and I hope it’s a never ending one.  I … [Read more…]

The Chhattisgarh Chapters – A Rural Retreat

At the forests of Barnawapara, I felt closer to nature than I have ever felt before. The day and a half that I spent there made sure that Barnawapara goes straight into a list of a few repeats I allow myself. I would have loved to spend a few more leisurely afternoons roaming around the lush … [Read more…]