“Electioneering normally is not a heartening process, but in these high valleys, cut off by […]
Guru Ghantal Gompa – Shrine of the Learned Men| Lahaul Monasteries – I
“You may skip Keylang because there is not much to see around in Keylang.”, commented […]
Photo Journey – Winter Trek to Frozen Kamrunag Lake
Every morning when I go to work, I get to see the pride of Pir […]
Spiti: Adventures in the Trans Himalaya | Travel Book Review
A riveting account of Shri Kapadia’s visit to the barren yet amazingly beautiful and hitherto […]
The Year of Happiness – Travel Roundup 2014
Finally, 2014 is coming to an end. It was a long year full of surprises, […]
A Travel Calendar in Collaboration with Trigarth Studio!
First things first, LoOp-WhOlE has collaborated with Trigarth Studio, a Himachal based Design and Animation […]
Pong Wetland – A Lost Heritage or a Birding Paradise?
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. […]
Festivals of Lahaul – Celebrating Winters of Lahaul Valley
The highlands of Lahaul transform into an entirely different world in winters and by the […]
Tower Temples of Karsog Valley | The Hinterlands of Mandi – VII
I don’t think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly […]
Janjehli – Banjar Road Connection | The Hinterlands of Mandi – VI
Long ago, a local Royal Enfield dealer invited me for a ride expedition. The name […]
Siachen Glacier the Battle of Roses | Travel Book Review
On the Northern tip of India lies the cold desert of Siachen. The word Siachen […]
Shankar R’s Himalayan Love Affair|The Great Indian Traveler Spirit – II
It’s been a while since I contributed to the Conversations tab of my blog. I […]
The Great Tower of Chehni Kothi & Shringa Rishi – Tower Temples of Banjar Valley
These Tower Temples of Kullu Valley were built primarily as garrisoning stations. As a defensive structure that […]
Manu’s Abode & the Tower Temples of Sainj Valley, Kullu
Age Of Empires was a popular game in our college, way back in 2008. I was […]
A Wooden Wonder – Shukdev Rishi Temple, Thatta | The Hinterlands of Mandi – V
“If you want to see more and better, you need to walk. These motorcycles and […]
Sharti Falls & the Temple of Shukdev Rishi | The Hinterlands of Mandi – IV
“You say you travel a lot and you haven’t even heard about Shukdev Rishi’s mandir […]