Places I Stayed, Ate & Explored
Honest notes on the hotels, homestays, food and places I have experienced, to help you plan your own trips.
Latest From My Journal
This week in Ahmedabad: free AMTS travel for seniors 65+ in the AUDA area, an ₹859 crore airport Metro contract, a new Bhuj–Delhi morning flight and the 5–25 November Diwali school vacation.
Leh Ladakh Diaries
From my 2016 Manali–Leh ride to the 2026 Freedom Drive in a Jimny: Zanskar, Hanle, Changthang and Tso Moriri.
No plan, two Suzuki Jimnys, four friends: our road trip from Ahmedabad to Manali, Lahaul and Shinku La. Part 1 of the Freedom Drive to Ladakh 2026.
We began our day at the crack of dawn, after the preparation I was all set to begin my ride at 7.30 a.m in the morning. The track was from Manali to Marhi a journey of 42…
There were two days planned at Manali to prepare for the the trip 29 and 30 July. Final preparation and final workout just before getting onto the highway leading to Leh. After over 2000km drive with cycle…
Through My Lens
A few frames from the road: mountains, night skies, people and the places in between.












