What is High Altitude Sickness, HACE, HAPE?
In the Himalayas, trekking is nothing less than a dream: snow-capped mountains, peaceful valleys, air so pure it seems like freedom itself. Many passionate hikers are unaware that thin air can become challenging beyond a certain height. In extreme forms, high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) can transform into life-threatening diseases […]
Sankri: A Blooming Hub of Trekking Lovers
If you’re into trekking or just love the mountains, Sankri is where you need and should be. This small, beautiful village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is one of the top base camps for Himalayan trekking. Sankri sits at 6,400 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the stunning peaks of the western Garhwal region. A […]
THE MYTHICAL VALLEY OF HAR KI DUN
Uttarakhand also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods is a Himalayan state in the northern part of culturally diverse India. Devbhoomi – as divine as it can be to hear so figuratively, rightly this land is called so. For ages, Uttarakhand has been a destination for many pilgrims due to the presence of […]
Best Places To Explore Near Mussoorie
Established by a British Army Officer as a resort around 200 years ago, Mussoorie’s strategic geographic location played an important role in gaining prominence among all the other hill stations of India. This town serves as a halt for pilgrims embarking on the sacred Char Dham Yatra, as well as for adventure followers and trekkers […]
Why Beginners Should Choose Dayara Bugyal Over Kedarkantha Trek During Winters?
Why do we travel? Why do we indulge in therapeutic experiences to gather knowledge, wisdom, and whatnot? India is only one of the countries in the world that can offer a variety of landscapes. Speaking of which, when we talk about some of the best treks in the country, we tend to come across the […]
