Heavy are my eyes as I open them at 07:00 AM. Headaches plagued me through the night, waking me up multiple times. As soon as I put on my glasses, my gaze lazily drifts out the window. It’s not an uplifting sight, yet I can’t help but smile. A yak sits outside in the snow, covered in the white powder, probably wouldn’t mind a few rays of sunshine. I hope it’s at least comfortably warm with its dense fur coat. Grateful for my warm sleeping bag, I turn around in it once again, trying to go back to sleep. However, half an hour later, when that doesn’t work, I quickly slip into my clothes and check in at the lodge’s common area. The cold is penetrating in here. I should have stayed in my sleeping bag. I order a large pot of tea and hot porridge with cinnamon.
What Makes the Valley of Flowers Trek So Special?
The Valley of Flowers Trek is one of the most beautiful and popular treks in India. Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, this…