Indian Himalayas
Dhankar Monastery: An Unexpected Hike
To reach Dhankar on public transport, catch the Kaza to Peo bus at around 7.30 AM and reach Sichling in an hour. If coming from Tabo, look for Sumdo-Kaza bus, which reaches Tabo at around 9.30-10 AM. That should also leave you at Sichling in an hour. From Sichling, hitchhike or just hike for 8 KMs to Dhankar.
North East India
Ukhrul & Shirui Lily Festival Travel Guide
The Shirui Lily festival is organized to celebrate the annual blossoming of Shirui lily (Lilium Mackliniae), that only grows in the hills surrounding Ukhrul, a hill district in Manipur. Ukhrul town is around 80 Kms from Imphal and primarily inhabited by Tangkhul Nagas. It only blooms for a few weeks, generally in the early summer season.
Madhya Pradesh
Satpura National Park: Crouching Tiger, Blazing Kusum
From Tigers to Leopards, and from Sloth Bears to Indian Skimmers, Satpura National Park has a lot to offer but remains offbeat and uncrowded.
Decoding Delhi
Five Modern Initiatives that make Delhi Backpacker friendly
New initiatives that makes Delhi more suitable able for backpackers, budget travellers, and digital nomads… I am primarily focusing on the technological innovations, environmental initiatives, and facilities aimed at budget backpackers.
