Sandakphu Trek

Sandakphu Trek

Sandakphu, the world famous trekking paradise, from where you can enjoy the clear views of Himalayan Giants Like Mount Everest, Kanchanjunga, Lothse, Nuptse, Makalu, Janu, Pandim, Chomolhori and many more upto Arunachal Pradesh. People in the trekking circle have surely heard of the Sandakphu trek along the Singalila Range. Those getting introduced to trekking adventure activities this trek is the most suitable with awesome views.

Day 1 : Arriving at Darjeeling (2134 Mt.)

Arrive at Darjeeling the hill capital of the West Bengal or the capital of Gorkhaland

Day 2 : Transfer to Dhotrey by Bus/Jeep. Trek to Tumling (2900 Mt.) 7 km.

First day is quite an easy hike across scenic locations to go on top of India, cross a border outpost and head into Tumling (Nepal). But the most amazing experience on this trip was the beautiful trees and birds chirping, while we overlooked the clear blue skies.  The true beauty of this experience was our feeling of being in a different country and trekking to it. 

Day 3 : Trek to Kalipokhri (3108 Mt.) 13 km.

Today’s trek is quite challenging with 13kms trek to Kalipokhri which means The black Lake in Nepali.

Day 4 : Trek to Sandakphu (3636 Mt.) 6 km.

Day 5 : Trek to Gurdum (2910 Mt.) 14 km.

Day 6 : Trek to Rimbik (2286 Mt.)  Back to Darjeeling

Photographing Colors of Pushkar Fair - Rajasthan

There is a saying that there is always dark below the lamp. Till now I have traveled through out India but how come I missed Pushkar Fair and I live in Jaipur. So, I decided to not to miss this time.

Pushkar Fair  is the annual five-day camel and livestock fair. It is celebrated for five days from the Kartik ekadashi to Kartik Poornima, the full moon day (the 15th) of Kartik (November–December) inHindu calendar. The full moon day is the main day and the day, according to legend, when the Hindu god Brahma sprung up the Pushkar Lake, thus numerous people swim in its sacred waters.

I planned a 1 day trip, I left Jaipur at 5.00 AM and reached Ajmer at around 7 and another 45 Minutes to the holy town of Pushkar. It was the second last day of the fair and a day just before the main bath of Kartik ekadashi. So all the buses were leading to Pushkar.