Those of you who know me would know that I’m equally comfortable in a saree as in pants. Sarees feed me with a sense of feminine power—the swoosh of fabric as I stride, the pinned-up pallu that signals efficiency and getting things done with my hands. And when the pallu is unpinned, its fluid playfulness […]
I hadn’t turned 11 yet in the summer of 2018. My parents were planning a family trip with my grandparents and my maternal uncle’s family. Well, that would be fun I thought, until I realized that this trip was to be a trekking trip to Dayara Bugyal, a high altitude meadow, 3,639 meters (11,939 ft)
Stepping Stones – My First trek – Dayara Bugyal Read More »
Okay, so I recently reached the summit of my first real mountain. The way I ended up climbing Mount Lobuje East is a little strange. It kind of surprises me to do this because I used to detest hiking and high altitudes. And I won’t lie — this is, so far, my proudest moment in
Scaling New Heights – A beginner’s journey to summiting Lobuje Peak Read More »
If you’re looking for a trek that’s challenging but with great views and beautiful campsites with personality, then the Bagini trek is for you. What’s more you can claim to have trekked up to a glacier & at a fair altitude too. Facts: Altitude gained – 4400 mts approx Difficulty level: Moderate Total kms to
Bagini Glacier Trek – A Report Read More »
The first night at Dayara Bugyal was turning difficult. I had been debating for the past 10 minutes or so whether to get out in the cold and pee. After a glance at my watch, my mind reasoned and won over my complaining body, that I would need to get up as it was only