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In the footsteps of Tensing and Hillary with my son to Everest Base Camp

Nepal is home to 8 of the 14 8000m+ peaks. We were able to see 3 of these peaks (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu) along with many other equally majestic 6000m+ and 7000m+ peaks. I think this is closet to nature anyone can get on this earth. This is also the most extreme adventure / risk toContinue reading “In the footsteps of Tensing and Hillary with my son to Everest Base Camp”

Kedarkantha Trek

Day1 – Jan 1st 2024: “A breathtaking view, a feeling like I was on top of the world and an immense sense of satisfaction lied waiting for me at the summit of Kedarkantha”. My sprits were higher than the mountains on the road leading to Gharwal Himalays to summit Kedarkantha peak knowing full well thatContinue reading “Kedarkantha Trek”

Nature at its best in Norway

Norway is one of the world’s most beautiful countries I have ever visited. A progressive society, scenic mountains, waterfalls, several great hiking options, Norway is a great place to visit. We were in Norway for 4 days and managed 2 of the top 3 – Kjeragbolten, Pulpit Rock and Trolltunga popular hikes located in Western Norway, leads youContinue reading “Nature at its best in Norway”

Zermatt (Mini-Paradise on earth) and Breithorn summit

We landed in Zermatt after 8.5 hours (2 hours delay.. yes trains in Europe also have delays😊) of train journey from Paris. Zermatt is a small self sufficient village in Switzerland at the bottom of Matterhorn (chocolate mountain!!). Total green village with only electric taxi (cars) and (E)-Bikes or Walk:)- We headed straight to ZermattersContinue reading “Zermatt (Mini-Paradise on earth) and Breithorn summit”

Mudumalai forest adventure

Plan was to leave by 8PM on Saturday 30th October 1999 and the destination was Mudumalai. Information I had about Mudumalai was that it was a forest reserve of Tamil Nadu government, that is all. I also knew that we were going to make our journey through Mysore road. My friend had made reservations forContinue reading “Mudumalai forest adventure”

Jai Mata Di – Vasihnodevi

Mata Vaishno darshan is very convenient after Shrine Board has taken over. Devotees of all age groups can come and pay visit to the holy shrine as per their comfort levels. Journey begins @ Jammu which is easily accessible by Flight or Indian Railways. We took the flight to Jammu and then taxi to reachContinue reading “Jai Mata Di – Vasihnodevi”

Portland and Rains

Feb 10th and 11th 2007: Trip to Portland Left early to the airport – found parking for the car at Double tree hotel which has $8 / day for long term parking, which was also valet parking though, plus they have a shuttle drop and pick-up from the San Jose airport. It was a tinyContinue reading “Portland and Rains”

Destination Las Vegas

23rd December, 2000: Scheduled departure was at 6:30 AM, but since one of my teammates was heading back to India at 7:30 and we were also late by half-an-hour already, we bade good-bye to them and then started off by 7:45 AM. There were three of us for this trip, myself, S and A. WeContinue reading “Destination Las Vegas”

Yosemite Hike

August 31st, 2001, Friday I came back early from office by 1:30 PM, packed my back-pack for the three days and left to the Airport by 2 PM. Had to first return my car at the airport and then take the 5 PM flight. Since it was a long weekend over here, thought the trafficContinue reading “Yosemite Hike”

New York, The Big Apple

I am back with my New York trip update. Plan was to leave on 17th June, 2000 Saturday early in the morning (me and Guru). Meet Guru’s friend Krishna at the World Trade Center (WTC) Station. As planned we left by train to WTC, and reached there by 10:30 PM. But, guru’s friend was yetContinue reading “New York, The Big Apple”