As a lover of all things that reside in nature, we know you must be an acrophile(a lover of high altitudes), and what combines the two to give you a steady rush of endorphins every time you lay your eyes on it? That’s right, [...]
The distance: a great 545 km. The challenge: cycling at over 18,000 feet (!) in gruesome terrain and thin mountain air. The prize: immense triumph and an accomplishment only few people on Earth can boast about. All of that may sound either daunting [...]
Nearly all of us have heard of, visited or know someone who has visited the great Tirthan Valley...and with good reason. Although Tirthan Valley has gradually become known as a popular destination in the hills, it is still revered as an alternative spot for [...]
We have often spoken of our obsession with the magnificent creature that is the Snow Leopard. Spread out across Central and South Asia, this elusive wild cat is nearly impossible to get a hold of. Spotting one is extremely rare and the conditions one [...]
There is a plethora of beautiful locations as you make your way up to North India. The hilly landscape, lush meadows, bushy forests and crystal clear rivers are enough to make any heart swell with a deep appreciation for Mother Nature. However, none are [...]
Bir – Billing, the two gems of Himachal Pradesh are tucked away in the Kangra region and are nothing short of astonishing. Winding paths leading into dense forests, a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan range along with a range of adventures bring the [...]
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 [...]
At 8,500 feet in the air suspended by rip-stop nylon and a harness, adventure only seems to have one meaning. However, there is more to Bir – Billing than just paragliding. Drifting softly through parting clouds over a spectacular view in Himachal Pradesh [...]
For our 16 year old guest blogger, the promise of a summer romance came with challenges from an unlikely quarter. Her own family! After a series of embarrassing mishaps, just when things were about to bloom, comes an unexpected twist! Read on, laugh with her [...]
She signed up for 545 Kms of Manali-Leh Mountian Biking Expedition with trepidation. Soon the expedition became an all consuming desire in her life. She has been diligently following a yearlong training plan with GoMissing that has prepared her well for it. Notwithstanding, she is [...]
I grew up listening to stories of Valley of Flowers from my mother. Those were the summers of 1982 and I was a 10 year old precocious kid, eager to learn, explore and know all that lay beyond the compound of the Cotton Mills in [...]
The Valley of Flowers Trek dates are out. Save the dates and call GoMissing to book your trek. Keep this infographic handy. The trek dates are 26 July-31 July 2016, 10 August-15 August, 2016, 31 August - 05 September 2016, 03 September -08 September 2016. Check [...]
Business is business and leisure, leisure and the twain shall never meet. Right? Wrong! Learn from Anuraag the art of Bleisure! A chance comment by a cousin, who I suspect envied my frequent business traveler status, set me thinking. “So brother you travel so much for [...]
A few days ago, Gujarat Government shared an advisory against taking 'Selfies with Asiatic Lions' at the Gir Forest. This is to discourage tourists from getting too close to wild animals. The frenzy of catching that ultimate 'instagram worthy' moment has cost several lives worldwide [...]
Cycling is a transforming experience. If you don't buy our word for it, hear it from Additi Bhardwaj, our guest blogger for this post. About the Author: Additi Bhardwaj is a senior executive with a multi-national company. In her personality a lot of contrasts meet, [...]
The beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan deserves a place of pride in any travel bucketlist simply because there isn’t a place quite like this anywhere in the world. Its charm lies in its unique culture and traditions, as also in its unfailing commitment to preserve environment. [...]
Was it God or a swig of their favorite drink that made them beat all odds? All great explorers of the world must have had moments of great adversity, extreme hardship, excruciating pain during their explorations. Haven't we have often wondered what/who did they turn [...]
Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, is the perfect destination for the discerning traveler. It's verdant landscapes, tall pine and deodar forests, gurgling brooks, and the snow covered mountains make a picture perfect setting while offering travelers incredible avenues to find adventure, soak in the beauty [...]
It was December of 2013 and we were camping on a craggy stone cliff facing the Arabian Sea, somewhere close to Kashid beach in Maharashtra. We were three families with five children, all of who wanted it to be the night full of scary stories [...]
Beautiful view from the Go Missing base camp on the Nag Tibba Trek The beautiful trek up to Nag Tibba is the perfect weekend trip for people in and around Delhi. Nag Tibba or the serpent's peak is located only 57 kilometres from [...]
Have you ever thought that your nagging headache/ mood swing could be stress related? Stress pops its ugly head and sneaks up on us in many ways. Most times we may not even realize that it's stress we are battling. Before we can pin the cause, stress [...]
“Which is one of the best places in the world to paraglide in?” Put this question even to the most traveled and the probability that their answer points to some dainty city in Europe or America would be pretty high! That may not be the [...]
We have Ladakh Festival 2015 on your minds. Why, you may ask? Because GoMissing Manali to Leh Mountain Biking Expedition #Project 545 is going to be in Leh just in time for Ladakh Festival, which is scheduled from 20-26 September, 2015. As you read this, our group [...]
Saurabh Kapur, CEO-GoMissing Expeditions is now on Happy Trips - a Times Internet initiative that's a treasure trove of over 15000 articles, guides and photo galleries covering no less than 300 destinations in India and worldwide. In this article, published recently on Happy Trips, Saurabh [...]
Colorful prayer flags fluttering against inky blue skies, now that’s a sight for sore eyes, isn’t it? There is something peaceful, ethereal, other worldly and strangely comforting to see Buddhist prayer flags printed with sacred mantras spreading the message of peace, compassion, love and hope [...]
The greatest boon travelling with hundreds of adventure junkies all through the year across our Skiing, Cycling and Trekking expeditions is that we meet many endearing people with enchanting travel styles. For the hugely driven and motivated adventurers, reaching the goal is sacrosanct, for others [...]
For most urban dwellers in our country and around the world, an inky black night sky bejeweled with innumerable dazzling stars is something they have rarely experienced in their lifetimes. Such is the cost of modern living. Not on GoMissing trekking tours though! On our [...]
With our forthcoming trek to Pin Bhaba round the corner, we are inundated with queries from a number of travelers who are keen to know more about this offbeat trekking destination. Our enthusiastic traveling community wants to know where is Pin Bhaba?; How should they [...]
Light-eyed, tall and strong jawed people with aristocratic noses, the Aryans have long been a source of much fascination and study for people in India and around the world. 'Aryan', a term for racial grouping was used to describe people of European and Western Asian [...]
Waiting at an airport, a lot of us have enviously looked at smart executives (dressed sharply, looking fit to the boot, gliding a gleaming bag, without a trace of jet lag) and wondered what makes them look like George Clooney walking the red carpet in [...]
Meghalaya, one of the 7 sister states of North-East India, with its pristine beauty, perpetual clouds, mists, huge waterfalls, limestone caves, lush green and dense forests, amazing living root bridges, will make you fall in love with it. It is an ideal destination for everyone, [...]
Here is a list of 11 off-beat places to take your kids to in their vacations. These are guaranteed to keep them busy and involved as they learn and experience new things and, at the same time, have a gala time with the family. 1. Lamadug, Himachal Pradesh [...]
Dharamshala is a quiet and tranquil hill station in the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh, nestled under the shadow of the mighty Dhauladhar range. The city has a mix of British and Buddhist culture and the upper Dharamshala, known as Mcleodganj, is the abode of the Dalai [...]
On a recent trek to Lama Dug meadows near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, we had the company of a lovely group of youngsters. This was their first ever trekking experience, and we were thrilled to have them join the GoMissing trek. This video by Aakriti captures some [...]
Situated in the foothills of Himalayas, the state of Uttarakhand is abound with trekking opportunities. The trekking trails in Uttarakhand range from easy to insane levels! The sheer number of treks available in this region are bound to entice both beginners and expert trekkers. If [...]
Manali is one of the default holiday destinations in India, especially during summer months. But more than just being a tourist attraction, Manali is a paradise for adventure lovers, especially for trekking enthusiasts. Situated in the northern part of Himachal Pradesh, the high altitude treks from [...]
Think of all those "risky" things your parents asked you not to do as a kid and exponentiate them by 10, that's what we are talking about here. These sports are extreme enough to give heart in the mouth moments to any parent. We advise [...]
Monsoon is usually the time that one relates to staying indoors. But monsoons, when the water bodies are at their fullest and the lands at their greenest, provide an opportunity for a bunch of adventure sports which can make the rains much more exciting and [...]
With a few long weekends coming up, a quick getaway is the perfect way to chill out and beat the city crowds. And while you’re at it, instead of just revealing the charm and beauty of the place, explore these venues and you may just discover a new [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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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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 [...]
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/ [...]
The following video is from our winter trek to Kuari pass in December 2010. We changed the route slightly to scale a peak just above Kuari pass, instead of going to the pass itself. The peak offers a stunning 360 degrees panoramic view of the [...]
For a change, instead of partying over NY eve in Delhi, some of us decided to head to the hills for new year eve. This new year eve is all about fresh air, misty mountains, hiking in the hills, starry skies, company of great friends [...]
40Kms, 6500ft ascent, altitude of 18380ft, 11 hours (including 3 hours of break) of gruelling uphill and we've done it : ) Cycled to Khardung-la - the highest motorable pass in the world :) A simply amazing feeling... really can't be described in words. Its [...]
