Summerhill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, 7 January 2017, 1530 hours: As there was no electricity, I decided to head out towards the Summerhill Railway Station. On my way I saw plenty of…...
The Wayfarer Diaries: A fresh coat of Snow over Sangla Valley
It was a White Christmas in Shimla for the first time in more than two decades. And while it was great for out-of-towners, it was a relatively light snowfall for local residents. Kufri,…...
The Wayfarer Diaries: Headed Back to Shimla
Sungri, Himachal Pradesh, India, 19 December 2016, 1200 hours: After having breakfast at Rohru, we headed back towards Shimla. However, we took a different road – via Sungri and Narkanda. The drive…...
The Wayfarer Diaries: Fires and Global Warming
Chanshal Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India, 18 December 2016, 1130 hours: As we reached Chanshal Pass, the skies were clearer than half an hour ago. Then in an instance, we were astounded to…...
The Wayfarer Diaries: Retreating to Rohru
Dodra, Himachal Pradesh, India, 18 December 2016, 1100 hours: We are headed back to Rohru. The weather has completely changed overnight, from clear skies last night to a cloudy one today morning. The…...