Trekking with Griffons: Dodi Tal via Darwa Pass
The trek to Dodi Tal, the lake believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, is a beautiful introduction to the Western Himalaya for many first-time trekkers
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Trip Report – In Pangot, a feast of Himalayan birding… and then some
Cut off from the world, the hours and days were filled with sights and experiences. Birds, inclement weather and elusive mammal sightings made this trip to Pangot memorable. It was digital detox royale!
Three days in Corbett
Three days in Corbett National Park and Arun Menon returns with a bushel full of lifers… and the sighting of his life leaves us burning bright – with envy!
Valley of Potpourri – Autumn in the Valley of Flowers
In late September 2009, I joined Sahastra and four friends on a trek to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. When we reached there we were told that the season for flowers had slipped behind us by two weeks. We prepared for disappointment but instead discovered to our happy surprise that…