Weekend Retreat to Ranikhet and Majkhali

You know you’ve crossed over from a tourist to a traveler when you start hunting for offbeat things to do at an utterly touristy destination. That transition is usually so smooth that you don’t even notice it being happening in the first place. And then one day, with a big bang, it dawns on you that … [Read more…]

Pahadi House Kanatal – Weekend Getaway from Delhi

Pahadi House Kanatal

Where there is a will, there is a way – I lived that quote this weekend and can’t wait to share what really happened. 2016 began with a sad note which kept reminding me that I won’t be able to take any leaves until the end of Feb. That meant no travels and definitely no … [Read more…]

Tehri Dam – An Architectural Marvel

Tehri Dam

The snow clad Himalayas, the chill in the air, the warmth in people’s hearts and a maggi in the mountains is what the heart desires yet again. Summer of 2015 gave me ample opportunities to travel to the Himalayas as they became my favourite escape route from anything and everything. Tonight, as I sit back and stare at … [Read more…]

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…]