All posts tagged: mountains

8 things to do as a wannabe local in Dharamshala

Published by Rekha

Have you observed how the world is becoming a place of hatred? Never were we this angry, aggressive or intolerant towards each other. At the drop of a hat, we have people getting on to each other. And, while this is happening in one part of the world, in other part, there are strangers humble enough to trust each other and open up their life. I was part of one such world of strangers who now, have become friends. I met these amazing people on my recent trip to Dharamshala, where I was a guest at their house. They provided me with a room to stay and in exchange, I shared one of my skills with them. Interesting, isn’t it? I thought so too, that’s why I were happy to be part of this concept. Few months back, I got a mail from Stay On Skill informing about my selection for India Tour 2017. Stay On Skill is a platform that allows travelers to barter their skills for a stay, thus building a community of …

Trekking in High Altitude – A Beginner’s Guide

Published by Rekha

The craze for outdoors has seen a great high in the last few years. There are more number of people going on treks or doing adventure activities now than ever before. Its a good sign, but what is not good is the lack of preparation by the people before indulging in such trips. I have seen people coming on treks without even knowing what it is all about. This attitude can be dangerous both to yourself and the environment. While stepping into the wilderness, it’s our duty to follow the guidelines correctly. We need to respect the mountains only then will the mountains respect us. I consider myself as a nascent trekker that is yet learning about the mountains and trekking. Yet, I have made a simple guide from whatever learning I had through my years of trekking in the Himalayas. If you are a first-time high altitude trekker, I hope this guide helps you in becoming a responsible trekker and makes your first trek enjoyable: 1. No Alcohol   You would have often heard …