The Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India, and for a good reason. The 7-day trek starts from the settlement of Shitkari which is a 3-hour drive from the city of
Namche Bazaar – A proverbial Shangri La Lost in the midst of snow-capped peaks, lies a beautiful Shangri-la, in the form of Namche Bazaar. This small little town is nestled deep in the Himalayas of
Over the last couple of years, active holiday concepts have gained immense popularity among Indian travellers. Instead of visiting standard touristy places, more often people are opting for adventure
Having climbed in Ladakh since 2010, I believed that I had attempted every peak, this incredible region had to offer. I was, therefore, surprised when we stumbled on DZO JONGO, the hidden 6000-meter
Making the transition to mountain climbing may seem like a daunting task. If you’re like me, still having climbed only a handful of mountains and never breaking the elusive 6000m barrier; this blog
There’s no better way to beat the blistering heat of the summer, in the Indian subcontinent, than going for a vacation in the mountains. Summer holidays are an ideal time to introduce your children
Climbing Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes mountain range of South America, was once beyond the scope of our wildest imagination. Situated in the distant horizon of the southern
Kashmir, heaven on Earth is world-renowned for its surreal natural beauty, snowy peaks, majestic rivers and rich culture. According to folk tales, the word Kashmir means ‘desiccated land’ (Ka:
By Karishma Chauhan The mountains can teach you many things, but some lessons are best learned before you hit the trail. Here are ten tips for women backpackers that will hold you in good stead on
It’s Not The Altitude, It’s The Attitude That Matters. I was reminded of this dialogue mouthed by actor Jack Gyllenhaal from the movie Everest in which he played the American mountaineer Scott