Stories from the Himalayas and beyond where every journey leaves something behind
Stories from the hills
Some journeys become stories because the mountains change how we see people, places and ourselves.
Steps Towards Tungnath
I set off for Tungnath with 100% enthusiasm and about 10% stamina. The mountain wasted no time setting me straight: peak altitudes don’t care about c…
The serene view and calm wind lighten the burden of my heart
In the morning when I woke up, Dehradun’s weather was absolutely beautiful. It was a rainy morning with cool, crisp breezes blowing. A little later..…
Where Silence Found Me — An Evening at Buddha Temple, Dehradun
Dehradun was still carrying the noise of the afternoon when I turned towards the Buddha Temple. Vehicles rushed past, shops were busy, and the city s…
Places that keep calling
Every mountain has more than a view. Find destinations through routes, stories, local life and memories.
Dehradun
The Doon Valley gateway to Mussoorie, Rishikesh, forests, old institutions and Himalayan journeys.
Badrinath
A sacred high-Himalayan dham where devotion, the Alaknanda, and raw mountain silence meet near India’s northern frontier.
Kedarnath
A sacred Shiva dham reached through a dramatic Himalayan trail of faith, silence, stone, snow, and the Mandakini valley.
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Kedarnath Travel Guide: A Journey Through Silence, Stone and Faith
Plan your Kedarnath journey with this complete guide covering the trek, road route, best time, helicopter services, sacred places and travel precauti…
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