When we visit the Valley of flowers in July August, it is like stepping into a surreal and magical world. For as far as our eyes can see, the valley is covered with flowers of varied hues. We are literally wading through a sea of flowers. It seems as if God is having fun, splashing […]

As she descends from her glacial fortress, winding through gorges and verdant valleys, river Ganga’s torrent of purity delights the spiritual  and adventure seekers alike. Whether being bounced over rapids or slipping silently on her emerald waters, rafting is one of the best ways to experience the playful side of a river and majesty of […]

I could hear my heart pounding with excitement, which made it difficult for me to hear what the pilot was saying. I was strapped to the paraglider, waiting to takeoff, while standing on the ridge in Billing. The pilot told me in a loud voice, to start running. My legs froze momentarily though this was […]

  I dreamt I had gone back to Chakrata (With apologies to Daphne Du Maurier). The mere thought of Chakrata fills me with a wistful longing to go back in nature’s pristine arms. The crystal clear mountain air, the view of the snow capped peaks fills my heart with pleasure. I had visited this small […]

The year was 2006, the month was March. My best friend and roomie Ankita had been itching to travel. She met up with her college buddies Arun and Chandru who were planning a trip to South East Asia. What happened next is a blur but approximately eight days later, we were on a flight to […]