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My First Sanctuary...

It has been years that I started trekking.  My first memory of the trek dates back to 1991, when a group of school buddies decided to go for a one day monsoon trek. The most enthusiastic girl in the class was our leader. It was muddy trail, and by the time we returned almost everyone from the group had become an experienced trekker. It took a while for me to understand what this business was. But it was that day when I got high with my insignificance on this earth. A pinnacle as proud as a nose of Duke, told me that to respect is the only way to appreciate the Mother Nature. Several years have passed by; Trekking has become most integral part of my day today life. But the love for this place is ever growing. Every year when the sky clouds with a promise of monsoons and greener earth, every wanderer gives a shout to the other, "Hey, his nose awaits us". The plans are made, dates are fixed. Every other commitment is compromised and the wanderers set out on a ...

Monsoon Trek: Raireshwar

Idea Floats… Four Jump in, one jumps out… Long lost friend is roped in… He pulls two more… A small group… Six set out on a Sunday early Morning… Highway Ride… Punctured Tyre… Street food & tea for breakfast… Final Destination… Walk in the Mud… Bike Ride in mud, to test the brand new tyres probably… Random Questions.. Out of context answers…  Ladders up the hill… All fog, zero visibility… Lots of Rain… Aloo Mash & Roti from the Tiffin Hogging Pithala Bhakari… Lots of Rain, Lost Avenues and Just a few snaps... Too many waterfalls… Only One making its point clear! And we reach base… Bike is washed & we start for pavilion. Some tea cups… With a promise to ourselves & friends that we will return soon…