Ladakh: A Soulful Journey of a Lifetime

I first set foot in Ladakh fifteen years ago. Until then, my only glimpse of this land had come from the glossy photographs of National Geographic and Lonely Planet. I remember turning the pages, staring at printed images of jagged peaks, winding gorges, and turquoise-hued lakes cradled beneath snow-capped peaks and gaping at them in … Continue reading Ladakh: A Soulful Journey of a Lifetime

Almora: Nature, Mountains, and a Way to Coexistence

I could not have witnessed the magical moment, not in this manner, had I not decided to take the long-mile walk to the nearest bazaar. It was just before the twilight hour. The dense clouds had begun to part steadily, making way for the sunrays to pass through. Shafts of light fell softly on the … Continue reading Almora: Nature, Mountains, and a Way to Coexistence

An Individual’s Search for Solace: Becoming a Mountain was a Special Narrative

In a scene from the movie Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer (played by Brad Pitt) and the Dalai Lama (played by Bhutanese actor Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk) get into an intimate conversation. The latter asks Heinrich what he likes most about climbing. Henrich pensively answers that it is the simplicity that attracts him to the … Continue reading An Individual’s Search for Solace: Becoming a Mountain was a Special Narrative

Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti

Away from the chaos and cacophony of modern civilization lies a land—a haven tucked in a corner, protected under the shadow of snow clad Himalayas. The barren terrain and dry riverbed lay exposed to the azure sky, with patches of vegetation emerging here and there. As you drive through the stark landscape, with occasional sight … Continue reading Happiness: The Young Monks of Spiti