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Skywatch Friday- Sunrise Over Uttarakhand Himalayas
This was the sunrise at our campsite called Dhunda in Uttarakhand. In the city I can hardly ever drag myself before 7.00 am out of the bed. In the mountains I was up at the crack of the dawn almost everyday waiting for the magic to happen in the skies! Please visit the Skywatch page…
Before and After at Talhauti, Uttarakhand
This was the first trek for me where I went to sleep in a green meadow and woke up with a white sheet of snow all around! It started to snow at around 3.30 am and lasted till 6.00 am. I loved it.
Juda Ka Talab, Uttarakhand
Juda ka Talab is a popular camp site on the Kedarkanta trek. It is a beautiful and serene place, Our first stop on the trek once we started walking was Juda ka Talab. For me, it was a fairly easy walk. The legend has it that Lord Shiva opened a little of his hair and…
The Lads and the Men of the Mountain
We must have had walked for 5 hours to reach Dhundi. And these lads were the porters for the trip, they walk with a load as well. And yet after a while they had the energy to play ‘Kabaddi‘ near the campsite!
I Have Low Altitude Sickness Now
I came back from my trek in Uttarakhand yesterday night. And I am having low altitude sickness now. The symptoms include- An intense longing for the hills and gazing in empty space with a stupid smile on the face. Extreme irritation at the traffic that was business as usual before leaving. Frequent sighing after remembering…
High Up on Tree
Before I left for trekking I wanted to do the same, climb up high on a tree and sit quietly. Hopefully I will come back in a more reasonable mood.