Imagine walking through an incredible snow-covered landscape at an altitude of 4,000 meters in sub zero temperatures, right in the midst of winters. Think of snowball fights, stark white snow photography, snowman selfies and even getting a chance to spot an incredibly rare Snow Leopard [...]
Only a few lucky riders have the privilege of private personalized coaching. Rest of us rely on another kind of coach-ourselves. Here are some guidelines adapted from Bicycling 1100 Best All-Time Tips by Jason Sumner, to help you get started on your cycling training. Slide through [...]
The 545 Km Manali-Leh trail is one of the extreme expeditions we take serious cyclists on every year. The 12-day trail is replete with steep climbs, rapid descents, disorienting switchbacks and plenty of gravelly terrain. With increasing number of enthusiasts taking interest in mountain biking [...]
A long road on a barren landscape of red mud, high morning sun filtering through the car window, pleasant ambient temperature inside the car (air-conditioning, of course!), the dilemma of deciding the next destination and a song playing in the car - Yun hi chala [...]
Green bellflower vine is found in abundance in the Valley of Flower. These greenish yellow bell-shaped flowers appear on vines in summers and have purple markings all over. The flower is commonly found in the Himalayas, from Uttarakhand to Bhutan, at an altitude of 1200 [...]
A place of astounding beauty Using superlatives to describe the Valley of Flowers seems totally justified. Abound with millions of flowers, numerous streams and verdant green landscape – the valley exudes unparalleled beauty. During monsoons, the valley exhibits a whole spectrum of colors. In [...]
Best time to go: July and August. In the peak monsoons, the flowers are in full bloom. Difficulty level: Easy to moderate (well-defined stone path all the way). The climb to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is a steep 6 km long climb The experience: Surreal to say [...]
The Legend of Guru Rinpoche Over thousand years ago, Guru Rinpoche arrived in Paro, Bhutan on the back of a grand tigress. For 3 months after that, he meditated in a cave nestled deep within a mountain. This is where the Taksang Lakhang or the [...]
Before we get to know you, here is who we are and what this is all about. We're a young travel start up running AWESOME adventure & off beat tours in the Himalayas. Like a lot of start ups, GoMissing offers tremendous learning opportunities and offers [...]
The constantly improving camera capabilities of the smartphone have given the photography enthusiast a great means of delving into travel photography. With powerful technology at your fingertips, you don’t have to spend a bomb on expensive cameras, lenses and other photography equipment to get those perfect [...]
Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers is the perfect snow skiing destination in India. Gulmarg has good infrastructure in terms of ski lifts, a gondola which takes you up to 14,000 feet for your skiing runs, a good number of hotels and other facilities which you [...]
Some of the most incredible treks in Bhutan Are you a passionate climber or trekker? Then you have thought about the best places for your hobby and probably tried many of them. But did you ever think about Bhutan? Apart from culture and [...]
The Triund trek is probably one of the easiest trek in the Himalayas. During a short 3-4 days trek, you will be able to get spectacular views of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas and get to breathe the amazingly fresh air of the mountains. [...]
Do you wonder how it would feel to be in a lush green meadow with a little stream flowing through it, pretty patches of flowers swaying by the stream, lofty snow covered mountains glistening in the morning sun captivating your gaze, and no sign of human [...]
Living in Delhi or visiting Delhi over the weekend and wondering what to do without spending a bomb? Read on to see how you can spend a great weekend in Delhi without doing the usual pub/ club/ movie/ dinner kind of thing. This post lists [...]
Understanding White Balance The concept of white balance in digital photography is an evolution from filters in film photography. Exactly the way filters were used for film, white balance settings are used in digital camera. To understand white balance, it is necessary for one to [...]
One of the reasons why India is Incredible India is because of the topography of the country. From the low altitude ranges of South and central India to the lush green mountains of North Eastern India to the mighty Himalayas of the North, India has [...]
Get that dreamy look with a halo around your subject What is back lighting Backlighting is a photography concept in which the source of light of light is behind the subject (the subject is directly between the camera and the light). Exposing a backlit subject [...]
Valley of flowers is one of our favorite places in the world and is also a favorite of several of our travelers. Every year, we run multiple trips to the VoF during the monsoon months as the VoF meadows become a riot of colors during [...]
Spiti, also known as the middle land, is a beautiful cold desert area in Himachal Pradesh. Spiti is known as the middle land as it lies between India to the South and Tibet to the North. In the past, a large volume of trade between [...]
Every year around this time, we get a number of phone calls and emails from people trying to plan their trip to Ladakh. So the good folk that we are, we decided to write a few pointers which can help you plan your Ladakh trip [...]
So here is something that we all have felt at some point in our lives. At some point in our lives we have craved for that adrenalin rush. Pure unadulterated adrenalin flowing through the body giving a feeling of being on top of the world, [...]
Does the idea of exploring a different place, meeting people from different cultures, understanding their lives and finding adventure outside your comfort zone interest you? If you hear yourself saying "yes this is totally me" then read on. And once you're done reading, pack your [...]
If you've wondered about what it's like to go cycling in the Chopta region of Uttarakhand, read on... After exploring the Rudraprayag area (Kodima village, and trails around Rudraprayag), our team headed to Gopeshwar to ride to Kund which lies on the Haridwar-Kedarnath highway. [...]
Uttarakhand, the land of the gods as the state is popularly known as typically conjures up images of temples, religious rituals and the Char Dham Yatra (The pilgrimage of 4 temple towns) for most people. For adventure lovers, the state is associated with rafting, kayaking [...]
Before every trek, we receive a thick chunk of mails and calls asking us what and how to pack for the trek. Over the years, we have come up with a simple, yet extremely useful method which comes in handy before any trip at all. [...]
The Bhardwaj lake is a lesser known wonder on the outskirts of Delhi. Till recently, the lake wasn't on most maps and it was one of those places which couldn't be found except by those who already knew where it is. In recent times, the [...]
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Children offering prayers There seems to be something about some simple sights which just leave an impression on you for a lifetime. The picture above is a simple click of two children playing. Somehow this picture just goes right up in my favorite [...]
Chopta chandrashila Trek This is a picture from our recent trek to Chandrashila peak. We arrived at the camping ground, which is some distance ahead of Chopta en-route to Chandrashila peak, after a short trek, and started setting up the camp. Within [...]
The Yellow Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus Malabaricus) is a fairly common non migratory resident bird found in the dry scrub and open grassland of the Indian subcontinent. Although the bird is non-migratory, it moves seasonally according to rain patterns. You can distinguish it from [...]
We were wondering what to do one February weekend in Hyderabad, when we decided to visit the Zoo and explore wildlife photography in a relatively controlled environment. The Hyderabad Zoo is a good place for wildlife lovers and photographers looking to [...]
"The purple sunbird dances, dressed in shades of black, then the sun spots her, turning her into a mesmerizing purple, " writes Sreelekha Premjit, in her poem dedicated to the winged creature. True to the words above, this little bird, just about 10 [...]
The valley of Flowers national park is a visual delight and a treat to ones senses. A trek into the valley during the monsoons is enough to lift spirits, leave the visitor spellbound, and overwhelm the senses (in an absolutely wonderful way). Nestled in the [...]
Tons Valley - Jaunsar Bawar region in Garhwal History, Myth and culture - Another name of Uttaranchal was Panchaldesh so named after the Pandavas. According to local village lore, the Pandavas and Kauravas figure in the anthropology of the Tons valley and some families claim [...]
This time around, the GoMissing gang is heading to the Tons river for a weekend of incredible fun, laughter, rafting and giving ourselves a break from the city life. Joining us is a motley crew of professionals, entrepreneurs, special educators and HR professionals. trip details: http://www.gomissingexpeditions.com/expedition/tons-of-rafting-fun/ [...]
What we're here for... we start today. And unlike other days, we're up early, and even managed to leave by 7 AM. Today's ride... 40Kms, 6500ft ascent reaching an altitude of 18380ft. The road... about 26Kms of good road up to south pullu... after that [...]
A nice lazy day in leh with some butt relaxation.. some cushions... some good food :) and an internet cafe... in Leh and ...some butt relaxation
Little did we know what was in store just a little later.... for now happy clicking and soaking in the sun : )
Lost in Ladakh... the most gorgeous place in the world to be lost in... ...in fact I did... drank straight out of here : )
Crossing the Baralacha-la, situated in the Zanskar range, one of the highest motorable passes in the world. Once again, i'm rendered pretty much speechless. All around at the pass there are prayer flags and wishes. The view, nothing short of astounding. Rock structures made by [...]
What I did not capture was the immigrant laborers toiling away breaking stones for making roads. They come here from as far as Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal to make a living. What I did capture was the rosy picture of life in the mountains [...]
At times, there is a sense of something amazing in the air, you just know it and you just feel it without really knowing what it is. At times, you discover, that the feeling is just snowballs, other times hot tea on a chilly day [...]
At times when you're just overwhelmed, there really isn't much to say. When you feel completely puny, completely insignificant. Everything you think about, all the problems, all that you know, all that you feel... seem to not exist. Just purity, just a sense of exhilaration. [...]
From one side of Rohtang, shrouded in thick fog, heavy rain and mountains rising out of clouds we rode into warm evening sunshine, blue skies, white clouds adorning snow covered peaks of the Pir Panjal range. And the icing on the [...]
By the time we reach Marhi it is already night. There aren't too many accommodation options and we shack up at a really run down place. No place for a shower or a clean loo and a room infested with mosquitoes is in store for [...]
The first few kms run along the beautiful beas valley, with a cover of green all along. In the distance shrouded in clouds and mist, there is a sheer wall of rock and snow called the Pir Panjal range. The Rohtang pass will take us [...]
Written at 10:45AM on 27th July 2009. Yeah I was writing that time, and NO, we didn’t get late because of the writing. Beautiful morning, it rained all night and now everything around is freshly washed and clean. The trees look greener than usual, the [...]
Cycling in the mountains is a whole different experience. What you discover about yourself, and life in general, you just can't beat. I promise you that. A poll conducted by interviewing the members of the team resulted in these top findings. 1. You really discover [...]
24th July – Drive from Delhi to Shimla So, the plan was to update the blog real time during the cycling trip. Since that didn’t happen, I’m going to start the account pretty much from Delhi. Delhi to Shimla – by car with 3 cycles [...]
I don't think I need to write anything in this post. The topic pretty much says it all. While i'm at it, how about a new set of legs as well. :) The story update will happen soon. Just a quick update for now, we [...]
The best thing about coming back home after a long time is that suddenly parents want to pamper you. And pamper us, they did. With yummy aaloo parathas and kheer. I had been fantasizing about this for over a month, and finally :) So we're [...]
sleepless night, crazy day, long flight... but lots of entertainment. Mike forgets his name when the air hostess asks for him. Air hostess - Edward Mike EDWARD - Who? That's not me Air hostess - Mr. Edward? Mike - no Mike - **zzzzz** Shrenik/Saurabh - [...]
Its time... :) 11 AM, Delhi. Leaving for Shimla now... details coming up really soon (hopefully by tonight)
A few scenes from the past... can almost feel them calling out :) Water eroding the land Natural soil erosion in Spiti Beautiful natural formations in Spiti valley Dhankar lake - the mirror image Dhankar village - Pin [...]
... can't wait to get there. I have done some crazy stuff before. From cross country drives, to body surfing rapids, to high altitude trekking, to jumping off cliffs. But, this one really does take the cake. In all these trips, I've pretty much questioned [...]
...Okay, that might sound just a little dramatic, but then again, at 18,380ft Khardung-la is one of the highest motorable passes in the world (the highest according to the border roads organisation). Looking forward to the challenge of conquering Khardung-la or K-top as it is [...]
