This week I recount my adventure trek in the lovely Philippines as I venture to take a dip in an active volcano The lovely blue waters mesmerizingly invites me to take a dip in the waters. It is a pity I don’t know how to swim, and can only wade […]
Trekking
Exploring the unknown forest
This week I take you on a journey into an untouched forest, deep in the interiors of Maharashtra as I explore the unknown. We lose our way in the early dawn and end up about an hour away from where we were supposed to. We turn around our cars and […]
Golden Sunrises from Ancient Forts
Take a look at the quaint Kavnai fort near Igatpuri, as I hike up to catch the first rays of the sun from atop this historic fort We stop by a roadside dhaba for some tea and coffee to keep the sleep monster away. It’s a little after 2:00 […]
The Village at the end of the Road
Join me as I take the long scenic route to Nongjrong village, literally to the end of the road. The clouds lift a little to show the tree tops on the peak of the hill. When I think of Meghalya, I fondly recall views like this from magazines and photo […]
Trekking to see the Root Bridges of Nongriat
In Meghalaya – the land of clouds and mist, bridges in the jungles are grown and not built !!! Join me as I trek into the jungles to see this unique phenomenon. I look at the twin bridges overhead. I can make out the dangling roots as I marvel at […]
An Unexpected Hike in Spiti Valley
Join mountaineer Sharath Vishnu, as he reminisces about a wonderful solo trek in the scenic Spiti Valley, in this guest post. After the expedition that I had planned for several months had to be packed off after an injury to my partner, I was sitting in Batal trying to figure out what […]