Bookworm: Finding My Way to a Little Gem in Manali

This time we rang in the New Year in Manali. When we had last visited in Sep 2015, we promised to come back. This time seemed a little different. The season had changed. A lot of our favorite coffee shops and thrift stores were closed, Old Manali looked almost deserted. This was Dec 2016. Most … Continue reading Bookworm: Finding My Way to a Little Gem in Manali

In Spiti: Solitude in the Himalayas

Every time I need a change and I want to break away from the monotony of my life, I just close my eyes. And, my mind quietly takes me to the place where my heart belongs. The image is so rich and vivid, I can see myself standing in the middle of a panoramic landscape. … Continue reading In Spiti: Solitude in the Himalayas

Weekend Escape to Manali

Manali is a charming, old town nestled in the lap of Himalayan foothills. My first visit to this place was in 2009. I instantly fell in love with this rustic town. This was the mark of a long affair that would continue for the next 5–6 years. In the following years, I did visit Manali, … Continue reading Weekend Escape to Manali