**On the way to Pahalgam** After our long journey to the Vaishno Devi shrine, resting was our top priority. We enjoyed chatting about our experiences over lots of pakoras (vegetables fried in chickpea flour) and tea. Our next host for the Kashmir tour was Riaz, who had already arrived with the driver, Gulzar. They travelled... Continue Reading →
Iconic Key Monastery: We were supposed to stay in Chicham for two nights. However, the hotel's inconvenient location forced us to leave after a night's stay and to reshuffle our itinerary. 'We have to go to the next destination for the overnight stay. Arpit, can we stay in Losar or Chandrataal?' I was determined to... Continue Reading →
Nature's melting point Khab Bridge - The confluence of the Sutlej and Spiti Rivers: We were thrilled as we geared up for our high-altitude adventure. Our destination was the captivating Spiti Valley, a region renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty at staggering altitudes. We met a couple in Kalpa, fresh from their Spiti Valley escapade, and... Continue Reading →
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