“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~ Martin Buber I wish I could lock eyes with a big cat, but seeing a tiger isn’t the only thing to do in Jim Corbett National Park. You can feel its presence. You know that they are there deep in the forest, and […]
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Kumaon in Monsoon
Monsoon is natures way to saturate its colours. The tree trunks are darker, leaves are shinier, and earth softer for smaller forms of life to tread on. I have recently come back from a week long sojourn after experiencing Kumaon in monsoon, and with this thought in mind. “Some journeys are better expressed through poetry” I […]
White Peaks Homestay – A Cozy Little Affair
With eyes half closed, I lay on my bed early morning watching the rays of sun slowly change colours from blue to orange to yellow and then white. From the cracks in the white curtains, the rays stream on my bed. I wake up to the fresh air and look at the red Rhododendrons blossoming […]
Himalaica Homestay – Luxury with Local Kumaoni Experiences
Ever since I had an experience of living in a homestay two years ago, I seldom stay in hotels unless necessary. With growing preference for the local experience, unfortunately many small hotels have also started naming themselves as homestays. However, authentic homestay experiences still stand out and leave me at awe. I recently spent few […]