Going the Extra Mile for a Daily Dose of News
DEHRADUN was once a popular destination for those on the verge of retirement and looking for a place to settle down. Following this trend, my father bought…
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Journeys, people and everyday experiences, in English and Hindi.
High Adventure on the Way to Kedarnath
AMONG the numerous popular treks in Garhwal Himalayas, one from Ghuttu to Kedarnath via Khatling and Mayali pass is for those looking a little more…
Badrinath, the Abode of Lord Vishnu
STEEPED in Hindu mythology and tradition, having the source of the Ganga river and being home to one of the four dhams and maths, Uttarakhand has remained…
Milam Glacier Trek
Gori Ganga is an arterial waterway of upper Kumaon, and most of the trek from Munsayari to the Milam glacier is along this route,
A Hundred Years of the Shimla Rail Line
The Kalka-Shimla rail route, which completes 100 years tomorrow, offers the charm of old-world travel amidst lofty pines and lush green, misty mountains.…
A Kashmiri Friend
With the approach of winter, a large number of people from Kashmir descend to different parts of India. Most of them sell woollen products, few take to…
A Tribute to Bombay
It was astonishing. I was from a small and peaceful city like Dehra Dun and hardly crossed eighteen years. It was just a chance that my family decided to…
An Adventurous Bus Journey
To my delight, I saw a DTC bus docked at the departure platform designated for Dehradun at ISBT Delhi in February 1989. And I considered myself lucky when…
Churdhar, a Religious and Adventurous Destination
“I like the mountains because they make me feel small and help me in sorting out what's important in life.” ― Mark Obmascik,
Learning the Hard Way
In 1993, inspired by the spirit of social service, we (a few friends) formed a youth body in Chandigarh with the noble objective of channelling the energy…