Ashish Kumar

The quest to trace back the roots of our civilization, the River Ganga, starts at Gangotri. Tapovan, an alpine meadow, is depicted as the holy grail of spiritual wisdom in ancient texts. The amphitheater of peaks including Mt. Shivling, Mt. Meru, and Bhagirathi cluster is in the realm of absolute solitude. Region: Uttarakhand, IndiaDuration: 5 DaysDifficulty … Read more

Satopanth Tal is a triangular pristine green lake circumscribed by Chowkhamba massif and other huge mountains. It is said that on Ekadashi, Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesh meditate on three corners of the lake. Pandavas embarked on their journey to heaven from the village Mana, starting point of this trek. Region: Uttarakhand, IndiaDuration: 5 DaysDifficulty level: ModerateBest time … Read more

The Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim forms a natural border between India & Nepal. Full bloom of the rhododendrons is usually expected in the months of April – May, a time in which the entire valley turns polychromatic by red, pink and white rhododendrons. Region: SikkimDuration: 2 DaysDifficulty level: EasyBest time to visit: March-April (Blooming season of … Read more

Tonglu is a small quaint settlement in the Singalila National Park of West Bengal, near the India – Nepal border. The view of first rays of sun on Mt. Kanchenjunga and the adjacent peaks is enchanting. The trail goes through tranquil coniferous forests, rhododendron bushes with a mystic ambiance. Region: Darjeeling – NepalDuration: 2 DaysDifficulty level: EasyBest … Read more

The trek starts from Lohajung village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, offering breathtaking views of some of the high altitude meadows, along with snowy peaks of Mt. Nanda Ghunti, Trishul and Chowkhamba massifs. The Mystery Lake reveals an unnerving sight of remains of hundreds of mysterious human skeletons. Region: UttarakhandDuration: 5 DaysDifficulty level: ModerateBest time to … Read more

The trek starts from Maney Bhanjyang, West Bengal. The magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the adjacent peaks resembling the imagery of the Sleeping Buddha is a sight to behold. Sandakphu also offers majestic view of the Mt. Everest and other eight-thousanders like Lhotse, Makalu. Region: Darjeeling – NepalDuration: 4 DaysDifficulty level: Easy to ModerateBest time to … Read more

The surreal Spiti valley is a hidden gem in Himachal Pradesh with some of the oldest monasteries, high-altitude villages, and stunning landscapes. The village trek gives an ample opportunity to experience the pristine nature of the sparsely populated cold desert and the harsh life of the people of an ancient civilization. Region: Himachal PradeshDuration : 4 … Read more