Category: Guides

  • Exploring the Roerich Art Gallery – Naggar

    Exploring the Roerich Art Gallery – Naggar

    Exploring the Roerich Art Gallery in Naggar’s Himalayan foothills – a must-visit Himachal Pradesh gem for art and solitude lovers

  • A Walk to Upper Bir

    A Walk to Upper Bir

    July 12, 2023 I wake up to the uncertainty of the Himalayan weather. One moment, clouds clash with the morning sun only to fall apart into thin rain the next moment. The only certainty is my craving for coffee, which pulls me out of bed and onto Bir’s slightly muddied roads. I have no map…

  • A Seeker’s Guide to “Rishikesh”

    A Seeker’s Guide to “Rishikesh”

    “A scene from the movie “Piku” always resonates with me.. While on their journey from Delhi to Kolkata, Piku and Rana sit on the ghats of Varanasi – a beautiful chemistry between them. But it’s the intense need to be alone in Piku’s silent demeanour is what many of us will clearly identify with. To…

  • Kangra to Andretta – A Failed Train Journey

    Kangra to Andretta – A Failed Train Journey

    The long route to Andretta

  • Visiting Masrur Rock Temples

    Visiting Masrur Rock Temples

    July 07, 2023 My morning starts pretty late from the touristy standards though I am enjoying the luxury of solo travel. At 10:30 AM, I head to the Big Mugs café. I ask for a cup of tea and maggi for breakfast assuming it would take the least preparation time. The taste is great though…