When I arrived in Pokhara last December 2020, it seemed the whole city was in a deep slumber because of the pandemic. The Annapurna Himal and the supporting hills were shrouded by the winter haze. Empty streets were filled with the warmth of afternoon light. Arriving in Pokhara, the virgin…

In the tranquility of the trans-Himalayan rain shadow, the enchanting hidden land of Dolpo remains high and dry in isolated serenity. In Dolpo time stands still and the modern world melts away.  It is a journey to one of Nepal’s mystical and bewitching natural environments that will satisfy your urge…

Short treks, when planned the right way, can be quite rewarding especially during the perfect trekking seasons.  During peak spring season, one can observe wild flowers, which carpet the meadows, where clear streams run down from forested slopes. During the fall, the skies are clearer and one can walk on…

Mystical, moving and marvelous, Nepal is where the overpowering of the senses becomes a natural occurrence. Whether you are looking for a relaxing stay amidst the high hills and forests, or want to explore exquisite temples and monasteries. Breathe the crisp mountain air while walking or witness the stunning scenery…

Monastic life-style with total disconnection from the outside world in noble silence. Without speaking, writing, reading, eye contact or sign language, one has to follow a prescribed “code of conduct” & fixed timetable with 10 hrs. deep meditation per day from 4am to 9pm. The practice of vipassana meditation is…

Bhutan is spiritual perfection. It’s a country which has amalgamated Buddhist teachings, nature, traditions and legend to create an identity unlike any other.

A dormant part of you awakens when you are in Bhutan. This is what travelers often claim to be an epiphany. A stream of consciousness that tells you that this is where you have always wanted to be. There is a need to explore more, sometimes it may be culture,…

Trekking in Tibet is like getting into a land that is not familiar with any other place in the planet. In Tibet’s vast, undisturbed wilderness, as far as you can see, great mountain ranges loom in the distance, their image protruding across the cloudless sky.

Nothing is as beautiful as Spring, when the mountains have lost much their snow-white robes and are showing off their visual delights. The skies are blue, the valleys become a bouquet of smells where rhododendrons and wildflowers bloom. Singing birds are returning from the north and animals are leaving behind…