The story of the sunset

The sun never sets. It just knows that there's another half of the planet hopefully waiting in darkness. It needs to go.

The colors of the sunset were the most vivid I had ever witnessed in my life. Little clouds hung in the clearest of the blue skies. Thousands of colors had been calmly smudged onto the sky.

We were on the drive back from Deoban to Chakrata. And it was showtime.

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A heavan hidden in the Himalayas

Tirthan Valley is the gem of the Great Himalayan National Park.Tirthan Valley is one of the four valleys in the region, the other three being Sainj , Parvati and Jiwanal Valley.Out of these, Jiwanal valley is yet to be explored much (Possibly next on my list :) ) .  
Named after the Tirthan River, the Tirthan Valley has it's own unique ecosystem and biodiversity, a paradise for bird lovers and remains 3-4 degrees cooler than the surrounding valleys
Here is a collection of photos of our trip to the Tirthan Valley. You can read the full story of the trip here.

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Treks that will make you feel alive

"You can take a man out of the mountains but you cannot take mountains out of him". Only those who have been bitten by the travel bug can truly understand the meaning of these words. 

India is blessed with the perfect location and is a dream home for any trekker or mountain lover. The green pastures amid high snow clad peaks of Himachal, the flowery hills of Sikkim, the cold desert of Ladakh, the unforgettable Spiti, the list does not end.

Below are some of the most beautiful treks of India, some of them a bit challenging but can be done with good health, and most importantly, love for the mountains.

1. Chopta Tungnath Trek ( Uttarakhand )

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Chitkul : The last village of India

Chitkul, where the Indian road ends. In the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Chitkul is the last village of India near the Indo-Tibetan Border. It's a proud moment to be there. The road from Sangla Valley to Chitkul is amazing. It feels like going on a mission. Small streams of water on the road through the hills, the roaring river,  the cool breeze, the heavenly hills, the Indian Army on the way, its a dream. 

The road to Chitkul

A fairy tale ride

Walking down to the Baspa River 

The little inhabitation

Lost in the Beauty

Where the Gods reside 

You could say that Chitkul is the most beautiful and loveliest village of India. Once to Chitkul, you are in love for all your life. 

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That night at Sangla Valley which scared the hell out of us

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