When you fall ill during travel
I never had experience of visiting doctor during my travel. There were minor health issues but were resolved by self medications. But during my recent travel to US, I had to visit the doctor. This post talks about my experience … Continued
A short hike in Turahalli forest
It is very hard to believe that there are some good forests in Bengaluru. One such place is Turahalli forest that has managed to survive the development (destruction) activities by developers (destroyers) around it. The place was very near to … Continued
A day in Pelling
Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim renowned for the views of Kanchenjunga mountain. The area attracts lot less visitors than Gangtok and other places in Sikkim. Due to the views of Kanchenjunga, most hotels in the town are … Continued
Buddha park of Ravangla
Ravangla is a small town between Gangtok and Pelling. This place was not in my itinerary but our driver Sonam insisted that the Buddha park a Ravangla is a nice place to visit. It is also locally known as “Tathagata … Continued
Yumthang valley in North Sikkim
As mentioned in the earlier post, it rained heavily during night in Lachung. But the skies had cleared in the morning. People we talking about landslides on the way to Gangtok. We decided to park those discussions later as we … Continued
A landslide near Lachung
Landslides are common in north Sikkim. On the night of our stay at Lachung, it rained heavily resulting in series of landslides between Lachung and Chungthang. Since the roads are vital links to army supplies, BRO gets it cleared as … Continued
Gurudongmar lake
Getting up at 3:30 in the morning at cold temperature is not fun. Body and mind asks to get into the comfort of the blanket and bed. But the pull of Gurudongmar lake overcomes the luxury of bed and we … Continued
Waterfalls of North Sikkim
Travel to North Sikkim involves long journey through narrow, curvy, and landslide prone roads. The scene of mindless hydro electric projects (Seen everywhere in Sikkim now, very similar to Uttarakhand) also causes worry. But it is compensated by the scenery … Continued
A peaceful village in North Sikkim
While going towards Lachung in North Sikkim, it was hard to take off my eyes from this beautiful village situated on the other side of the river.
Snowstorm stops us before Changu Lake
We knew before leaving Gangtok that we would not be able to make it to Changu lake and Nathula bordering Tibet. A snowstorm two days ago had resulted in road block. But we had the permit issued to visit the … Continued