Category: India Pilgrimage

Be A Solo Woman Traveller in India, It’s OK

July 22, 2016

The truth is I’ve met countless western women who clearly have a longing to travel to the Mother Land. But. They don’t. Why? Fear. Fear for their safety. Fear of the unknown. Fear they won’t be able to hack the “assault on the senses,” they’ve heard so much about. But mostly fear of the local men, considering local rape is rampant (92 women raped daily in India, according to National Crime Records Bureau 2013). … More Be A Solo Woman Traveller in India, It’s OK

PART 2 of 2 -Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas

July 6, 2016

*Note: This post is continued from Part 1.   Day 2 – Arriving at our summit (Tapovan at 14,640ft)  in a whiteout/snowstorm!   Day 2 – Two hours after arriving in the snowstorm, the cloud begins to lift.   Day 3 – Waking up to a beautiful blue sunny skies and a SPECTACULAR view in … More PART 2 of 2 -Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas

PART 1 of 2 – Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas

July 6, 2016

4 days. 48km. Sun. Wind. Rain. Snow. Frost. Pure bliss. Mind-blowing. Definitely one of the main highlights of this Indian sojourn. And clearly the most AMAZING trek of this life time! And undeniably one of the most incredible experiences of my life. … More PART 1 of 2 – Video Diary: Gangotri to Gaumukh ~ Gaumukh to Tapovan, Eastern Himalayas

PART 1 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas

July 6, 2016

I grew up in the Coast Mountains on the Canadian Westcoast, so walking in the mountains seems to be in my soul. I live and breathe mountains and the wilderness that consumes them. So to be walking in the highest mountain range on the planet was absolutely breathtaking. The sheer massive range of the peaks, and the sacred vibration of Shiva and Shakti that radiated through them so powerfully — was so very incredibly blissful. … More PART 1 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas