3 warm drinks for winter trek in the Himalaya
A trekker needs to drink liquids frequently and deliberately to avoid dehydration in winter. Water is required by your body…
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.
Watch out for dislodged stones
This is a short yet important tip that I have received many a time from “ Gaddis” (nomadic shepherds) traversing…
My outdoor photography gear
A lot of readers have asked me to share my photo gear and what I carry in my camera bag.
Mani Mahesh to Kalah Pass (Himachal Pradesh) trek
The short 2.3-kilometre trail between Mani Mahesh and Kalah Pass is the best place to watch the sunset over Chamba…
Hadsar to Mani Mahesh (Himachal Pradesh) trek
Hadsar town has two distinct seasons, the pilgrimage season and the other season. During the pilgrimage season, a host of…
Hadsar to Mani Mahesh trek diary
Organised pilgrimage and cleanliness are hardly synonymous and this is evident on the Hadsar – Dhanchoo – Mani Mahesh trail.
Surviving a lightning storm in the Himalaya
These set of facts and tips are compiled from various websites on the internet. They were then discussed with employees…
The best trekking GPS. Garmin Etrex 20x review
Etrex is Garmin’s range of small, inexpensive, handheld GPS that run on AA batteries. The Etrex 20x sits between the…
Dalhousie to Dainkund trek
An easy 4.5-kilometre day trek. Climb through a fir and deodar forest and walk along the Dainkund ridge. The mountain…
Fenix LD09 flashlight review
As an outdoors person, I’ve always been fascinated by knives and flashlights. I have owned numerous Maglite in the Pre-LED…
Jalsu Pass (Himachal Pradesh) trek
Jalsu pass is an outlier in the Dhauladhar mountain range. Most mountain passes in the Dhauladhars are craggy, slate covered…