Somewhere, somehow, all of us are connected to the earth. Right from when we played in the mud when we were children; the smell of earth after the rains reminds us of…...
The Mountain Walker YouTube Channel
The Mountain Walker is pleased to announce the launch of its YouTube Channel.
Himalayan Homecoming: Life in the Fast Lane
Ameen Shaikh describes how his experiences of coming back home to the hills have drastically changed over a period of 16 odd years due to the widespread “development” taking place all around the hills and mountains.
Exploring Shimla: Prospect Hill
It finds mention in some or all tourist guide books on Shimla, and your local guide or cab driver might inform you about it, but it requires conscious effort to actually get…...
Kara to Phustrang: A Hard Day’s Work
Fatigue, self-doubt, and muscle pulls catch up with Ameen Shaikh, as he trudges through a difficult third day on the Bhabha Pin Valley trek.