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 […]

A visit to Dharamshala has so much to offer. Pristine natural beauty, spirituality, food, yoga, shopping, the list is endless. One thing which brings a gleam in everyone’s eye is food. Food which sets the all the five senses in motion, has, since time immemorial, enthralled humans, A visit to Dharamshala is guaranteed to delight […]

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 […]

Although I do not hail from the charming little town of Charlottesville, Virginia, I have spent the greater part of the last three years there, studying at the University of Virginia. I will spend two more years there, finishing my degree in poetry. It’s that kind of town, where poets, coffee aficionados, and street artists […]