My true calling...

Getting on a path that truly makes you happy ain't ever easy. It's harder to even identify what's that one thing that your heart longs for - that one thing you'll give up something else. Mountains were my calling! It wasn't served on a platter to me. I wasn't getting signs from the universe either about it. But mountains happened to me. Mountains allowed me to find my soul there.

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My Religion - Mountains

Bhrigu Lake - Aug '21

Firsts are always special. They are often the most nerve-wracking. But once crossed over, there's absolute peace and calm. My first high-altitude trek to Himachal's Bhrigu Lake, at an elevation of over 14,000ft was a delight to say the least.

Dayara Bugyal - Oct '21

The first jolt was taken care of - it was time to roll over. There was this storm within to explore the high Himalayas. There was constant debate as to how and where! But my trek to the lush meadows of Dayara Bugyal was the right answer.

Kuari Pass - Dec '21

Let's be playful! I got on with some winter trekking experience this time. Being in the middle of adverse weather conditions prepared mentally like nothing else. While views were breathtaking when the sun was up and shining, it was all shivers post sundown. One of the best summit days!

Chandrashila - April '22

I read - EASY and signed up for this one. Little did I know, it would test my endurance till the last minute. I kept dragging my feet on the last leg but those tears meant so much more than something I had ever experienced. Grateful!

Rupin Pass - June '22

Life-changing. On the edge. Brutal.

They made me sign up for one of the toughest. My dear friends. Sleepless nights, loss of appetite, heart filled with doubts every step of the way - "Will I be able to make it to the top?" But I succeeded, I rode over those fears internally, which got translated to my actions on the outside. Looking down wasn't an option. Looking up or ahead wasn't always possible because the terrain was such. One slip and you're done! But what a journey! What powerful friends I made along the way!

Upcoming - Hampta Pass - July '22

River crossings always give me the jitters. But time to get a taste of this one too! Let's see how the pass crossing day is going to conclude. Better than Rupin Pass? I doubt it.