Tag: trek

After months of improper sleep, I thought it might be a good idea to unwind in a forest. Luckily, a retreat ad flashed on my Instagram feed. Intrigued by waterfall treks, music and more, I signed up for it. I found the first-day waterfall trek to be difficult. Thanks to strength training, I di...

Over time, it seems I am getting used to the poor nights — multiple awakenings, headaches, difficulty falling back asleep, and a chilly nose. After such bad nights, I try to approach the day more comfortably and not stress myself out. Whether I am an hour faster or slower doesn’t matter ...

This is not an infrequent scenario — readers who have trekked in the Himalayas would know. Batteries drain quickly in low temperatures (the norm at high altitudes), and can lose up to one-third of their life compared to regular usage. And this doesn’t apply just to cameras but any equipm...

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...

Kalimala and kurishumala are located about 40 km away from Trivandrum city at an altitude of 3000 ft from sea level. kusishumala is sharing its borders with both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The word kurishumala means mount of the cross, and the word Kaalimala means the mount of the goddess Kaali! It&r...