by Susan Jagannath | Oct 13, 2020 | Adventures, Camino, Himalayas, Walking, Writing
It’s time to load up adventures on your Kindle or ereader Today October 13, is the start of Amazon Prime day. So, I’ve discounted my books to 99c, 99 Rs, or 99p across the Amazon stores. This is the chance for you to grab the books, or any books that you...
by Susan Jagannath | Oct 12, 2020 | Himalayas, Sticky, Walking, Writing
Why is the Sacred Lotus blooming out of season? This years diminished tourist season might have kept the tourists, pilgrims and trekkers out, but that did not stop the flowers from blooming, and keeping on blooming late in the year. It made me think – what good...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 17, 2020 | Adventures, Food, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, Sticky, trekking, Valley of the Flowers, Walking
The intrepid owner of Cafe Buransh in Sari village gives this account of reaching Sari Village from Kerala in August. This makes a succinct how-to of all the requirements to travel to Uttarakhand from within India.However, requirements change all the time, so please...
by Susan Jagannath | May 22, 2020 | Adventures, Food, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, trekking, Valley of the Flowers, Walking
Namaste! Watch this video guide on how to trek safely and enjoy the Himalayas. Keep yourself safe and keep the Himalayas safe. Important: Follow the Uttarakhand State notifications on when travel to the destinations mentioned in this blog and video are open...
by Susan Jagannath | May 8, 2020 | Adventures, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, Sticky, trekking, Valley of the Flowers, Walking
In the Monsoon and when it is declared Open The Valley of Flowers is in a National Park, and can only be accessed when it is declared open by the Department of Forests. You can trek from early June until the beginning of October, check exact dates, as it depends on...
