Ladakh day 3: On the high passes
2nd July 2011 We had a long day ahead. Everyone had woken up early and by 4AM we were all ready for the journey. The darkness had enveloped the town as bus departed from Keylong. I tried to sleep but … Continued
Ladakh day 2: Struggle at Rohtang Pass
1st July 2011 The HPTDC bus promptly dropped us at Manali bus stand at 8:30 AM. Our bus to Leh was at 11 AM (Yes!! On the same day!!!!) We had enough time to board it. The first task was … Continued
Ladakh day 1: Nothing “Spicy” about it
30 June 2011 “The fuel leak has been confirmed. This flight cannot take off. Please deplane.” were the words of the captain. It was not the way I expected the trip to start!! The Spice Jet aircraft to New Delhi … Continued
Yamunothri
16th May 2010 Prologue This was an experience that I can never forget but at the same time I would not like to go through it again!! Warning: This is a long post!!!! About Yamunothri As the same suggests, Yamunothri … Continued
Hrishikesh
15th May 2010 The first place that we were going to see in our trip was the religious town of Hrishikesh. Having started from Delhi at 10PM, we were supposed to reach Hrishikesh by five in the morning. The … Continued
Uttarakhand: Char dham trip
14th – 25th May 2010 The term “Char dham” refers to the four most important Temples in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Located in the Himalayan region are the pilgrim places of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Though my Mother … Continued