We often hear about the successes of mountaineers who head up the world's highest mountain, and return part of a select group who reached the top of the world. But we don't often hear of the good work that goes into getting people as far as Everest Base Camp, especially if they don't intend to […]
Sikkim is the second smallest state of India. It is surrounded by Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Indian state of West Bengal. This land is situated in the Himalayan ranges; the terrain of the state is composed of only hills and greenery. The third highest peak in the world, Mt. Kanchendzonga, is situated in this Indian […]
More and more avid trekkers are opting for exciting trekking challenges all around the world and they're raising money for charity as they do it. Trekkers are able to choose their dream trekking locations, like the base camp at Everest or opting to do a charity climb of Kilimanjaro. These types of trekking challenge stretch […]
Located near Shimla, Kufri is a beautiful hill station enveloped in sheer natural beauty. Offering both scenic beauty and adventure, it occupies a prized place on the map of Himachal Pradesh. The literal meaning of the term Kufri is ‘Pond’. This wonderful place was once a destination within the boundary of Nepal. When it comes […]
The below mentioned are budget friendly international tourist destination from India. It is advisable to pre-book your international tours online and get discounts on hotels and flight tickets. 1. Maldives: Maldives is one of the cheap international destinations from India. It is an exotic island nation in the Indian Ocean. It is a popular place […]
The great Himalayas run through the entire northern part of India and cover five states of India. Derived from the Sanskrit word “Himalaya” – which means “the home of snow”, it has the largest mountain peaks in the world and is stretched across six countries in Asia i.e. Bhutan, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. […]
This morning I woke up to this amazing video sent to me by a friend. It reminded me of the countless trips I have taken in remote places around the world. While trekking in Nepal I heard women singing a powerful chanting song that filled up the whole side of a mountain. It was their […]
The Everest Base Camp Trek starts in Jiri or Lukla. Buses leave Kathmandu for Jiri (cost about 4 dollars) between 5.30 am to 8 am and take around 10 hours. There is an express bus that leaves the Kathmandu Bus Station for Jiri at 6 am (cost about 4.5 dollars). Make sure you guard your […]
After a month of travels in an exotic mystical land, what did I bring back from my journey? Was it a neon-colored T-shirt emblazoned with the word ENLIGHTENMENT, or, perhaps, an unfriendly microorganism? Or, like Bill Murray's character in the movie Caddyshack, did I befriend a holy man and receive in gratitude the gift of […]
Trekking in the Himalayas can be a great, even life-changing experience. Good planning of your trekking trip increases your chances of a successful trekking trip. Go through this little check list to make sure you remember some of the essentials in your planning. 1. Trekking alone or together with others As a general idea, trekking […]