ARTICLES ON TREKKING DESTINATIONS

MIZORAM - BURMA, JOURNEY THROUGH RETRO TIMES

Mizoram, initially a district of Assam till 1972 when it was declared as a Union territory, was finally incorporated as the 23rd State of the Indian Union in February. 1987. I was lucky enough to visit this untouched pristine land of interconnecting hills, streams and some lovely people. A brief account of my trip through Mizoram and a short visit to the adjacent country of Burma. Read More...

LADAKH, A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE; AUGUST 2008

Ladakh is sandwiched between two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south. A detailed travelogue of my entire journey through this picturesque land. Read More...

KARNALA FORT, JUNE-2008.

The Karnala Fort dates back to the 12th Century. It was under the Nizamshahi rule until the 15th century after which Emperor Shivaji captured it by building obstructions all around the fort. The Moghuls, the Angres and the Peshwas were some of its later conquerors before being finally captured by British. A short account of my one day visit to this magnificient fort. Read More...

VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK, AUGUST - 2007.

The Valley of Flowers National Park is included in the world heritage site- Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Its altitude ranges from 3,200 m to 6,675m which provides a great diversity of landscape and microhabitats. A detail account of my entire trek strating from Rishikesh, through Panch Prayag, progressing through Hemkund Sahib and Valley of flowers and finally terminating at the magnificient Badr Read More...

DABOSHA WATERFALL, JUNE - 2007.

Dabosha waterfall places itself some 100kms from Mumbai. Its a good picnic spot which presents an brillant waterfall during monsoons. A short account of my visit to this place. Read More...

NANE- GHAT TREK, JUNE-2007.

Naneghat denotes ancient trade route which joined the Ghat areas of Shivneri, Junnar to the coastal areas of Maharshtra. The ancient route provides with some exciting trekking opportunities during monsoons. A brief description Read More...

RAJMAACHI - SHREEVARDHAN TREK, JUNE - 2006.

Raajmaachi is located amidst the Western Ghats in the Lonavala Karjat belt. Raajmaachi is not a fort as many of you readers may have accepted. Raajmaachi is a village which serves as a base for 2 forts Manoranjan and Shreevardhan. The trek to this twin peaks is challenging and demanding during monsoon. Read More...