Notes from the trail, written when they're still fresh.
No top-ten lists. These are short pieces by guides and travellers we work with — practical writing about what's actually open, what's worth the detour, and what you can safely skip.
- 01Practical·6 min read
Acclimatising in Leh without losing three days to a headache
The boring stuff — water, salt, sleep, and one trick most guidebooks skip.
- 02Itinerary·11 min read
Driving the Spiti circuit in late October, before the passes close
A two-week loop from Shimla to Kaza and back, with where to stop and what to skip.
- 03Culture·8 min read
Six Himalayan monastery festivals worth planning a trip around
Cham dances at Hemis, the mask festivals of Tawang, and how to be a good guest.
- 04Seasons·5 min read
Why the Western Ghats are best in the shoulder months
Tea estates, leech socks, and the case for visiting Munnar in September.