Trekking in the Dhauladhars…

" Consider this an advanced level course in hiking on snow fields, Hashmita. What we did until now was mostly basic, says Sanju. Surely, he must be kidding i mutter to myself. Before me is an icy-slushy-slope almost at a 75 degrees incline, the main concern here being i can't see its top. Errrr what if…

My very first Lovely Blog Award

Woot woot!! Such a pleasant surprise =) First of all i'd like to thank RhapsodyBoheme  for nominating me for the "One Lovely Blog Award".  Its an absolute delight to read her encounters with furry little critters in the wild. Being happiest when amidst nature, is a sentiment we share in common. If you do so too,…

10 things a beginner should know about the art of trekking!!!

The fact that you're reading this post, chances are high that you too have an immense love for nature and can't wait to explore it . But exploring the wild comes with a responsibility towards yourself and towards mother nature. Which is why i've put together a checklist of concerns based on my first time…

Away to the Land of Trumpet & Roar…..

Alice is back in tigerland and while she drifts into her natural state of whims and fancies ,she not only finds herself in a happy place but also discovers that her visit coincides with Spring. Corbett welcomes her in full floral bloom. Its the month of love, where old gives way to new and flowers…

Mussoorie’s best kept secret………

The strange thing about signing off with an "Au Revoir" at the end of a travel post, is that each time i do so, i tend to ponder for a bit whether "we" shall meet again???? Lets face it, when it comes to deciding on a travel destination, one often concludes on a place not…

Love for all things handcrafted🌸

And my style story continues to profess moi love for traditional handicrafts .Here's to hoping that you fall in love with it too....Cheers😊 Day 4 : Culottes in Kutchwork I once caught a glimpse of a ghagri(skirt) in vibrant kutchwork in my mum-in-law's armoire' . Later on it had been re-structured to blend in with…

in handcrafted style…..part ii

Day 2 - The kashmiri Jacket When it comes to being adorned in hand-embroidered flowers nothing says it better than a Kashmiri jacket. Silken flowers in vivid hues threaded over fine wool-blend fabric, attracts even the dullest eye. Its no brainer here that this jacket is one of my winter favourites and i would be…

in handcrafted style…….

Ever since as a child, i first wore a hand-woven phulkari dupatta i knew then, that there would always be this special place reserved in my heart for all things handmade. I have this dream where i curate a boutique, a collection of handcrafted treasures that shall tell tales rich in splendour and culture of…

Mughal Shoes en vogue…

I see this pair of turquoise shoes gleaming at me and beckoning me....its hue so oceanic, almost reminds me of the mythical mermaid. I need no further persuasion when the salesman asks me to try them on. One glance at my feet and another glance in the mirror and its literally love at first sight.…

The mysterious ways of Mussoorie….

When it comes to being in nature i admit that in the past i have had this proclivity for water over the mountains. Feet buried in warm beach sand,sailing in open waters,watching the tide rise and ebb, gazing at a lake infront of me, are all things that i would choose over driving curvy twisty…