A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
18th August 2012 While climbing down from Gangabal, the ruins of a Temple were seen at the base of the valley. Though we were aware of an old that Temple existed in Naranag, it was never expected to be just … Continued
12th August 2012 Today there are very few Hindus left in Kashmir valley, but some good Temples still exists. One such Temple is Kheer Bhavani Temple at Tula Mula 27 km from Srinagar. A religiously significant Temple for Kashmiri Pandits, … Continued
30th September 2012 A road side waterfall near Horanadu. A closer look into the falls. This is how it looks from road.
1st October 2012 Few km from Sringeri is this nice waterfall called Sirimane. Few years ago, one had to walk for five km from Kigga village to reach the falls. But now a road is constructed till waterfalls and concrete … Continued
18th August 2012 Previous posts: At Sonamarg Vishansar lake Crossing treacherous Gadsar Satsar lakes Gangabal and Nundkol lakes Today is the last day of our trek. It’s the day where we need to descend 4000 ft to Naranag. The first thing I … Continued
17th August 2012 Previous posts: At Sonamarg Vishansar lake Crossing treacherous Gadsar Satsar lakes Today would be an eventful day for us as we would be seeing the last but the most picturesque lakes of Gangabal and Nundkol. The days … Continued
16th August 2012 Previous posts At Sonamarg Vishansar lake Crossing treacherous Gadsar It was our fourth day of the trek. Everyone was anxious hoping for weather to improve. With previous day’s experience still fresh, Organisers did not wanted to start the … Continued
15th August 2012 Previous posts At Sonamarg Vishansar lake It was 15th August, the Independence Day for India. Little did we knew that the trekking group will also remember that day for a different reason!! When I came … Continued
14th August 2012 Previous posts: At Sonamarg It had rained slightly during night. Weather was still cloudy when I woke up at 6 AM. This was what I saw when I came out of my tent. We … Continued
12th August 2012 Prologue I never thought that I would be going for back to back treks in Himalayas!! Having never done any serious trekking in Himalayas (Expect for the short ones at Yamunothri and Kedarnath), the sudden splurge on Himalayas was … Continued