From Churah to Pangi Valley | Chaini Pass Yatra – II

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re […]

Chakund Lake, Saho | Hidden Lakes of Chamba – II

The other day we talked about Khajund Lake, which happened to be an accidental discovery. […]

Pong Wetland – A Lost Heritage or a Birding Paradise?

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. […]

Festivals of Lahaul – Celebrating Winters of Lahaul Valley

The highlands of Lahaul transform into an entirely different world in winters and by the […]

Tower Temples of Karsog Valley | The Hinterlands of Mandi – VII

I don’t think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly […]

Janjehli – Banjar Road Connection | The Hinterlands of Mandi – VI

Long ago, a local Royal Enfield dealer invited me for a ride expedition. The name […]

Shankar R’s Himalayan Love Affair|The Great Indian Traveler Spirit – II

It’s been a while since I contributed to the Conversations tab of my blog. I […]

The Great Tower of Chehni Kothi & Shringa Rishi – Tower Temples of Banjar Valley

These Tower Temples of Kullu Valley were built primarily as garrisoning stations. As a defensive structure that […]

Manu’s Abode & the Tower Temples of Sainj Valley, Kullu

Age Of Empires was a popular game in our college, way back in 2008. I was […]

A Wooden Wonder – Shukdev Rishi Temple, Thatta | The Hinterlands of Mandi – V

“If you want to see more and better, you need to walk. These motorcycles and […]

The Whispering Silence of Bhrigu Lake, Kullu

He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary Friedrich […]

Trek to Dashaur Lake, In the Backyard of Raja Ghepan

Imagine Blue. Oceanic Blue! Just a little thought of oceanic blue is enough to make […]

The Majestic Grasslands of Shangchul and Uncharted Lakes of Sainj, Kullu

Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing, there is a field. I will meet you […]

Kamru Shikari Yatra, In the Shadow of Pir Panjals | The Hinterlands of Mandi – III

The Himalayas and its stories have always inspired me. I have always been enamoured with […]

Rukmani Kund – Story of a Woman’s Sacrifice | Har Gaon Ki Kahani

*This is Sixth BlogPost in the Har Gaon Ki Kahani (HGKK) series. This time we […]

Nerti – The Lost World of Kangra Folklore | Har Gaon Ki Kahani

Although a good number of Himachali’s join the Indian Armed Forces, I never imagined that […]