We stayed in Raithal, a scenic village of Garhwal in the Uttarakhand state of India. Our plan for today was to visit Nelang Valley and Gangotri and stay back in the night at Harsil. Harsil is usually well-known, but Nelang is off the radar for most travelers.ItineraryThis itinerary was planned with my friend for a […]
Month: May 2025
Chamba and Tehri : Off-Beat Stop-Over on way to Gangotri – Garhwal Travel Part 2

I ended up in Chamba on a whim. I had planned to stay three days at GMVN Uttarkashi, but after just one day, I knew that was enough. When I asked about getting a refund for the two days I wouldn’t use, the hotel staff told me it wasn’t possible. They suggested I explore Chamba […]
Maneri and Raithal : Off-Beat Stop-Over on way to Gangotri – Garhwal Travel Part 2

I grew up in the beautiful hills of Uttarakhand, but then I had to move to Allahabad for my engineering studies and later for work in the bustling cities. Life became a whirlwind of stress and competition, and I found myself in cramped concrete jungles instead of the lush greenery I was used to. It […]
Narendra Nagar, Uttarkashi : Off-Beat Stop-Over on way to Gangotri – Garhwal Travel Part 2

This isn’t something I wrote for a blog—no, this is something far more personal. I wrote about this town simply to rekindle, relive, and breathe life back into the soft, fading memories of my childhood, back when I was just six to eight years old. Visiting it felt like stepping into a dream—like opening an […]
Uttarakhand Travel – Extensive Plans and Tips

Having traveled to many countries both as a tourist and for work, I can confidently say that India tops my list. It’s an amazing country to visit, especially for foreigners on a budget, with its endless natural beauty and spiritual richness. From the Arabian Sea in the south to the stunning landscapes of the Seven […]