I usually do not associate government accommodations and cleanliness together but GMVN Rajaji National Park was a clean place. Our huts were right inside the forest and it was a serene atmosphere unless the tourists themselves started blaring music. There was a group of tourists who did just that but thankfully they stayed only for…
Rajaji National Park, Haridwar, India
Rajaji National Park is situated quite close to the city of holy city of Haridwar in India. Ganga Canal is a short walk away from the only accommodation available inside the park. The accommodation is run by a government body and though it is very basic it is okay. Rajaji National Park is an excellent…
How We Graduated to Full Time Trekking
My husband has a penchant for walking on any Indian mountain trail that diverts from the main road. I am usually given two options- either to walk with him or wait for him in the hotel room. So I often end up going on off the beaten track! And it is no surprise that we…
My Five Pet Travel Peeves
For me travel is a form of escape, from my daily routine and from my job. If I am trekking then I do not carry a mirror, it is an escape from my own image in the mirror. Here are the five pet travel peeves I have when I travel in India. 5. People who…
Markha Valley Trek, Ladakh, India
I will be doing the Markha Valley trek in Ladakh (India) this June. I was searching google to see what others have to say about it. From the number of travel tour operaters offering the Markha Valley trek it seems half the world would be doing it. I hope it is not going to get…