Bharat Singh Bhadwal ⁽¹²⁷⁾

Hiker, bikepacker & scientist. Carving a sustainable living in the Himalaya. Loves coffee, beer, dogs and DIY. Jack of all trades master of none.

Patnitop (J&K) to Chorgala trek

Chorgala and Shantigala are two lush green meadows and they are the best-kept secret on the Patnitop – Sanasar Road…

31 July 2015

No road link, a secluded village, beautiful vista and a less often used trail makes trekking to Irshalgad feel like…

29 July 2015

Shankh Pal is the spiritual deity of the Lander region. A temple dedicated to this deity is located at the…

22 July 2015

Karnala fort is built around a 125 feet basalt pillar called Pandu’s pillar. This lone basalt pillar sticks out from…

18 July 2015

A 5.6-kilometre day trek leads you through fir groves, sprawling grasslands, dense forests, small ponds, a mysterious cave and panoramic…

16 July 2015

“Billo ki Powri” is a staircase of 270 steps carved in mountain stone. Towering over Kud town, these stairs bear…

25 April 2015

As you may recall, last summer our go-to trekking shoes were Kalenji’s Kapteren Crossover trail running shoes. Therefore, I am…

25 April 2015

The day trek from Chowari Jot to Chamba is a moderately difficult and novel route, just under 19 kilometres long.

25 April 2015

A portable water filter is a self-contained unit that may be used by recreational enthusiasts, military personnel, survivalists, and others…

18 April 2015

Decathlon’s Quechua Forclaz 900 are a pair of lightweight trekking trousers for men. At Rs. 3,999 they may seem expensive, but…

10 April 2015

On my winter treks, I have seen trekkers and even some guides carry their ice axe incorrectly. If packed incorrectly,…

5 April 2015

Backpack manufacturers often seek to find a balance between durability and weight. Yet most Indian trekkers prefer durability over shaving…

1 April 2015