While living in cities one often forgets what it feels like to wake up in the lap of nature. Wrapped in a blanket of fresh pine-scented air, surrounded by layers of exotic blooms overlooking snow-capped Himayalas, one gets to discover the true joys of nothingness in the company of nature. Shitlakhet, an offbeat but truly…
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of these old recipes is full of interesting pit stops. The not-so-mainstream homemade dishes from Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Gharwal region are the latest obsession for vegan-friendly,…
By Nivi Shrivastava To explore the remote Indian hill towns surrounded by lush forests, clear rivers, and snow-capped peaks is always a good idea. For anyone living in a big city, a trip to a small town that offers breath-taking views of water brooks breaking from mountain creaks and magical snowy clouds rising from the…
Uttarakhand Tourism Department has shortlisted 24 Shiva temples from Garhwal and Kumaon region of Uttarakhand under the religious ‘Shaiv Circuit’ for the devotees visiting Uttarakhand from India and abroad for summer 2021. It is believed that these 24 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Devbhoomi, Uttarakhand are some of the most popular and powerful shrines in…
The winters are here and if you ever dream to walk in wilderness amidst white snow then Kedarkantha trek is one waiting for you. Located in Uttarkashi district at a towering altitude of 12500ft (3800m, the trek of Kedarkantha is a delight for all travel and adventure enthusiast. Picturesque mountains, ringed glaciers and visibility of…