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A Trek to the Highest Abode of Shiva, Tungnath: A Tale of Forgetting Shoes & Freezing Peaks
Ah, the misadventures of a forgetful trekker! While the sun was rising in Mumbai one fine day in February 2020, I found myself in a train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, delayed by two agonizing hours. Panic had set in; I had another train to catch to Haridwar from LTT Kurla station at 8:30 am. The…
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10 Delightful Activities to Do in Winter Wonderland Gulmarg
Gulmarg, a picturesque town just an hour’s drive from Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar, captivates travellers with its lush green meadows in summer and snowy landscapes in winter. Nestled in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas at 8694 feet, from December to March, Gulmarg transforms into a winter wonderland, offering skiing, snowboarding, gondola rides, and multiple…
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Skiing Adventures in Gulmarg: From Sliding on Baby Slopes to Tumbling Down the Majestic Mountain
Amidst the sea of snow, the mountains of Gulmarg in Kashmir stood like majestic giants, draped in white cloaks, accessorized with green pine trees full of snowflakes. And there I was, standing at the foothill of an intimidating slope, contemplating about one last run down after a day of exhausting endeavors on the kiddie hills.…