Mountains

Tucked away amidst the rows of dusty brown mountains of the Himalayan ranges, is the hidden hamlet of Nako. Perched at an elevation of about 12000 ft, this rustic village is located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The tiny ...

Ladakh, the place that invokes images of majestic mountains, spectacular deserts, galore of lakes and more, is home to some of the finest monasteries of India. The rich Buddhist culture is reflected through these monasteries, since Ladakh is mostly dominated by ...

A land with unparalleled views, stark beauty, stunning landscapes, high mountain passes, warm and friendly people - is how one can describe Ladakh without second thoughts. This slice of paradise, Ladakh, is a region located in the state of Jammu & ...

Kalpa is a hamlet located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is settled at the base of Kinnaur Kailash mountain and in the valley of river Sutlej. This heavenly town is perched at a fearsome altitude of 9,711 ...

Shivagange is a hillock that is situated near Dobbspet in Bangalore rural district, Karnataka. It is at a height of 2640 feet above sea level. This revered mountain is shaped like a Shiva linga, which is a form of Lord Shiva. ...

Originally known as Ldumbra, which means "The Valley of Flowers", Nubra Valley is popular for its picturesque topography, monasteries and endemic camels. It is situated in the northeast part of Jammu & Kashmir, and is about 150 km away from Leh, ...

My contract with my company finished in January. I had accepted an offer from another company, and I informed them that I would not be able to join immediately, as I wanted to take some time off and travel a bit. ...

My mother had a long-standing dream of visiting Haridwar, the holy city in Uttarakhand. Though I am not religious, I love visiting temples and churches to look at the beautiful architecture and the culture display. So, as a family, we set ...

There are certain places that we really want to go to but they do not materialise easily. On the other hand, there are certain journeys that we are destined to undertake and these are undertaken without much effort. Travelling to Kailash ...

India is a country which is blessed with great scenic beauty that comprises of lush green forests, beautiful valleys, undulating hills, twinkling mountain streams, magnificent lakes and many rivers. When the mountain ranges and rivers join together, they create some of ...

Dharamshala is a whimsical little town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is the second winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala is glorious for its Tibetan prayer flags, rolling prayer wheels and the pulsating sound of ringing bells. Dharamshala observes ...

I was visiting Assam for some work in the development sector. I took two days from work for sightseeing. I am a huge animal lover, although I don't really enjoy seeing them cooped up in cages. I was informed by my ...