Imagine. Barren lands covering the face of the earth. No water source in sight and the harsh sunlight burning off the skin on your body. There is nowhere to hide, no shade to take cover under. People dying due to hunger and thirst. And every day, we are hit with a new disaster at our …
One of the major cities of Kazakhstan, Almaty city also happens to be a popular tourist destination. And I am definitely in love with this city. Why you ask? Because this Central Asian city will make you feel like you are in a European continent. The city is not only well-developed, but it is …
If I were to choose one place as my favorite then that would have to be the Big Almaty Lake in Kazakhstan. In fact, I would go ahead and say that it was one of the reasons why we planned a trip to Central Asia. Before this, we had no clue what all the …
Surreal environment, snow-clad mountains, and fresh pearly white snow as far as you can see. That’s what Brahmatal snow trek is all about. My first snow trek experience has been a mixed one due to a number of reasons. Firstly, my trek batch had to return back to the base camp from the first …
We all know how exhausting and apprehending it can be when you are trying to apply for a visa to a new country. And it becomes even more difficult when there isn’t much information available online. Well, we faced somewhat similar issues when we were applying for the Kazakhstan Visa. Of course, we could …
I am not a religious person. But when you are a traveler who has just been to Valley of Flowers, the next logical step is to visit Badrinath and Mana, the last village of India. So, without needing any further conviction, I planned my days in such a way that I would be able to …
I didn’t really plan on doing the Hemkund Sahib trek but yet, in the end, it turned out to be a memorable journey. In 2018, I planned to go on my much-awaited trek, the Valley of Flowers trek. And the trip which initially had a group of 4-5 people quickly turned to me going solo for …
Titled as the Queen of Hills, Ooty has a charm and mystery to it that most other hill stations can’t compete with. A part of the famed Blue mountains, Ooty offers a different experience to anyone who visits. In fact, I have visited this place thrice myself and each time, I learned something completely new …
Picture this: You are surrounded by the Dhauladhar Mountain ranges on both your sides while having a clear sky above you to look at. And amidst the countless stars, you see Milky Way as clear as day. It feels like if you would just stretch out your hand a little higher, you could almost touch …
As is the case with most Himalayan destinations, there are a lot of exciting things to do in Tirthan Valley. From spending time beside the river to going on numerous day treks, there is definitely no time to get bored here. In fact, during my 4-day stay in this paradise, I remember getting up …