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.

Mcleodganj Waterfall Cafe trek

If you find Triund to be loud and boisterous this summer, I recommend taking a quiet trek to the Waterfall…

The second best viewpoint in Mcleodganj

Mcleodganj plays its cards close to its chest and yet, our exploration and persistence paid off this summer. We discovered…

Don't turn a difficult situation into a survival situation

Newspapers and social media are abuzz with the news of a 72-year-old woman (Ann Charon Rodgers) and her dog (Queenie)…

Use clouds to predict weather while trekking

Being able to forecast mountain weather is a crucial skill when travelling or living in mountainous terrain. Checking online weather…

12 new year resolutions to be a better trekker

Every new year I embark on a self-improvement program that is promptly forgotten a month later. To get over this…

Chowari Jot to Dainkund trek

The Dainkund–Chowari Jot trek is an easy yet scenic day trek near Dalhousie and Chamba (H.P.). This trek follows a mule…

Dainkund to Khajjiar trek

Dainkund to Khajjiar is an easy 3.5-kilometre walk. The trek starts from the Pholani Devi Temple at Dainkund and it…

Help keep trekking trails in India clean

I am passionate about keeping our outdoors and trails litter-free. Studies show that people will pick up litter is if…

Stair climbing to remain fit this winter

With winter almost upon us, our repertoire of exercises shrivels up to a few choices. In North India, fog often…

An emergency kit for Himalayan trek

It is imperative to prepare and carry an emergency kit when spending any amount of time, hiking or trekking in…

Jia to Aadi Himani Chamunda Temple Trek

The Jia – Aadi Himani Chamunda is an easy 7.4-kilometre trek near Chamunda (H.P.). This trek involves a moderate yet…

Foraged Himalayan rose hip tea

The Girl Outdoor recently shared a recipe for rose hip tea and I have been agog to try it out…