Some come to Rishikesh to explore their adventure side…some to connect with spirituality…some to find Nirvana…some to simply lose or find themselves. Whatever might be your reason, whenever you might come, from wherever you might come; Rishikesh always welcomes you with open arms. Rishikesh has a lot to offer, but very few go beyond the […]
Category: uttarakhand
Five ‘Un Touristy’ Weekend Getaways in Uttarakhand
Living in Delhi is a great advantage for mountain lovers. One can get transported to the paradise – the Himalayas, within hours. Though the Himalayas are a single range of mountains but its character and culture changes every hundred Kms. Uttarakhand Hills are bestowed with extraordinary beauty and most of it is unseen by the […]
Pahadi House – Putting ‘ECO’ in the Ecotourism
Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya, Har fikr ko dhuyen mein udata chala gaya. (I kept giving life a company, I blew every worry into a mist of smoke) In 1961, Dev Anand’s name got permanently marked with this evergreen song and today after 55 years it still inspires generation after generation. Abhay Sharma, took this inspiration a […]
Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh: 60 secs of insane courage
Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh at Jumpin Heights proved to be more exciting and scarier than I had envisioned it to be. It was a special occasion as India’s First Extreme Adventure Zone and India’s Highest Bungee Jumping Platform was successfully completing 50, 000 Bungee Jumps. To mark this success, a gala event was organised that […]
Taking the Plunge – Bungee Jumping in India
There’s a difference between travelling alone and travelling solo, as I witnessed it first hand. I recently wrote about overcoming my fears, travelling solo and bungee jumping in Rishikesh, one of the most beautiful destinations in India. Today, women across the globe are striking out against archaic gender norms that seek to serve only those […]
Life after Lockdown: safest places to visit in India post covid19
With Unlocking in full swing, find out which are the three safest places to visit in India post COVID19, are road trip friendly and near Delhi. Is India ready to travel again? July onwards the state governments in India have started lifting lockdowns and easing out travel restrictions in a bid to restore the severely […]
Looking for offbeat places in Uttarakhand? Check out Munsiyari
Are you looking for offbeat places to visit in Uttarakhand for your next holiday? If yes, check out Munsiyari but remember one thing – Munsiyari is not really for everyone. There are no shopping malls, no fancy restaurants, no large markets, no five-star hotels. Even getting here is not easy. Suppose your idea of a […]
Munsiyari’s Women of Mettle | Ecotourism and Women Empowerment Stories from Uttarakhand, India
In this article, you’ll read how migration has become the biggest issue for Uttarakhand. And, how the mountain women of Munsiyari are fighting against this battle through their ecotourism initiatives such as the Sarmoli Homestay Program and Maati Sangathan (women self-help group). Not only they are winning but they have also started a quiet revolution […]
