There can not be anything more special than a hand written letter sent from the highest post office of the world. I'm in Spiti: The Land of Lamas and I have reached Hikkim. Hikkim has the highest post office in the world. I sent three post cards and bought a number of post cards and got it … Continue reading Hikkim : World’s Highest Post Office
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Spiti: The Land of Lamas
After spending a day in Nako : Land of Tranquil Waters I have started with Spiti : The Journey and I'm headed towards the capital Kaza. Spiti is known as the land of lamas. Lama in Buddhism refers to the spiritual teacher or guru. I will take you to all the monasteries that come on my way … Continue reading Spiti: The Land of Lamas
Spiti : The Journey
Listen to the quiet, let it converse with your soul, let it make you whole. After spending a day in Nako : Land of Tranquil Waters I have entered Spiti. The journey is so beautiful that I have lost sight of the destination. Spiti is a cold desert located in Himachal Pradesh, India. There are sparse patches … Continue reading Spiti : The Journey
Nako : Land of Tranquil Waters
Nako is a small village located in the beautiful Hangrang Valley of Kinnaur. Located at an elevation of 3625 metres, the village is close to the Indo Tibetan border. Most telecom services fail to provide service at such height. Spending your day without phone is a blessing in disguise. Located in the middle of the … Continue reading Nako : Land of Tranquil Waters
Khab : Friends Reunited
After staying at Sangla Valley : Seringche Village and visiting Chitkul : India’s last village , I'm headed towards Nako. My driver halts at Khab, a confluence of Satluj and Spiti rivers. Satluj after originating from Mansarovar lake in Tibet enters India through the Shipki la pass. Satluj's journey is brightened after meeting the beautiful Spiti river. … Continue reading Khab : Friends Reunited
Chitkul : India’s last village
Chitkul, better known as India's last village sits in the picturesque Sangla valley. I'm staying in Sangla Valley : Seringche Village and Chitkul is very close from here. Beyond this village lies China. You need the district commissioner's permission if you wish to see the Indo Chinese border. Unlike other villages of Sangla where nature is … Continue reading Chitkul : India’s last village
Sangla Valley : Seringche Village
Sangla Valley better known as Baspa Valley is located in the Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The Baspa river is the soul of these mountains which keeps it awake by its continuous burbling ; a continuous soothing song. Its like a lullaby in the evening and a warm hug in the cold morning. Unlike other … Continue reading Sangla Valley : Seringche Village
Footloose in Himalayas: The Indrunag Temple
KHANYARA Every village has its own stories, its own songs , its own rhythm and flavour that fills your soul with contentment. Where sunsets beckon you home , where every season is celebrated , a place where you belong , a place you call home . Where all troubles are forgotten , where you have … Continue reading Footloose in Himalayas: The Indrunag Temple
Malshej Ghat.. a Monsoon wonderland
The first drop of rain that touches the earth does not recount the undoing of the fallen seasons, it sings of redemption, it creates the echo of gratitude. The first rain that touches the barren earth warms the soul of the hardest rocks; the rocks that were thus fashioned by the savage weathers. For sternness … Continue reading Malshej Ghat.. a Monsoon wonderland
Goa : Arpora Night Market
There is a Goa beyond the beaches, beyond the drunk laziness and the mad music. There is a Goa which is an amalgamation of different cultures, a riot of colours, which feasts in chaos and sleeps in tranquility. That's my Goa beyond the beaches where people of different cultures gather together to celebrate their existence … Continue reading Goa : Arpora Night Market