A rescue, a snowstorm, and the beauty of Gurez in autumn
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Gurez valley happened by pure chance and impulse. It was during one of the highly […]
India, Kashmir, North
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides
Guide to a white Gulmarg winter weekend
On one December afternoon, I had skied down Gulmarg’s powdery slopes and till today, I remember the thrill of zipping […]
India, Kashmir, North
My memories of winter in Kashmir
My love for Kashmir never ceases and I love it even in winter when chilly gusts of wind seep into […]
India, Kashmir, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
A saffron autumn in Pampore
Last updated: October 24, 2026 It is impossible to remember autumn and not gush about one of my favourite memories […]
India, Kashmir, North
Yousmarg: The meadows on which Jesus walked
Yousmarg or “The Meadows of Jesus” is a lovely hill station 47 kilometers away from Srinagar in the Badgam district […]
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Wet apple flowers and Kokernag spring
I don’t remember much of this trip, except that it was a cold Kokernag spring. The rain was pouring down […]
India, Kashmir, North, Uncategorized
Autumn in Kashmir and snippets of mysticism
I discovered mysticism at every step in Kashmir. While some of these discoveries shook me up, others were quite entertaining. […]
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Slow traveling and a Dharamkot trip
Slow travel is the latest “IT” word in the travel industry. People from all over the planet are raving and […]
Himachal Pradesh, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Slow traveling and not paragliding in Bir
Last updated: October 24, 2026 If ever an anticlimax can be beautiful, then Bir trip was very successful at that. […]
Himachal Pradesh, India, North
Slow traveling in Manali
Manali happened by chance. I had no intention of going there and no reason to stop when a flat tire […]