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Prologue
It has been a while (six years) since I last visited the mountains. COVID-19 pandemic had become a part of our life for the last 3 years. Many (physically, emotionally and financially) have persished during the pandemic. We should be thankful to Almighty to be "Alive & Kicking". Now it was time "to Break Free and not for the very first time and for real".
First I was contemplating to make a solo trip to Spiti Lahaul region. However after news of massive tourist rush in Spiti I had second thoughts of going there. Then I changed my plans for our own UK (Uttarkhand) AKA देवभूमि. I got connected to Arun Panwar, owner of Shivay homestay in Dharali via गूगल. Within a matter of week we came up with a nine day formative plan and itinerary. I decided on doing it in the third week of September which is the best time for trekking in Harsil Valley. My friend Sunil D insisted on joining me for trip.
So we started preparing for our trip. This time I bought my trekking shoes a size bigger and allowed "Breathing In" two weeks prior to our trip. A week before the trip I was got rather busy. However I started ticking my shopping list on the day of departure. Last minute shopping included 50 liters pack back, toiletries, pair of slippers and socks. Final weight of my backpack
was 10 kilograms. My camera gear included my samsung mobile phone and olympus stylus 1.
We will start with Har Har Ganga Maiya and teasers in BCMTouring tradition.
Harsil valley from view point just before Zangla Bridge
Our alpine abode above the clouds in the midst of Devdar and pine forest
Gangotri Dham
View of snow peaks from our homestay
Sattal trek
Monsoon vibes in Harsil valley
Monsoon vibes in Harsil valley
Overhanging Wooden bridge at Gartang Gali
Pracheen Bhairav ghati Mandir
Bagori gaon, the cleanest village in India
काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर Uttarkashi
My partner @ Harsil डाक घर made popular in Hindi motion picture “Ram Tere Ganga Mali”
It has been a while (six years) since I last visited the mountains. COVID-19 pandemic had become a part of our life for the last 3 years. Many (physically, emotionally and financially) have persished during the pandemic. We should be thankful to Almighty to be "Alive & Kicking". Now it was time "to Break Free and not for the very first time and for real".
First I was contemplating to make a solo trip to Spiti Lahaul region. However after news of massive tourist rush in Spiti I had second thoughts of going there. Then I changed my plans for our own UK (Uttarkhand) AKA देवभूमि. I got connected to Arun Panwar, owner of Shivay homestay in Dharali via गूगल. Within a matter of week we came up with a nine day formative plan and itinerary. I decided on doing it in the third week of September which is the best time for trekking in Harsil Valley. My friend Sunil D insisted on joining me for trip.
So we started preparing for our trip. This time I bought my trekking shoes a size bigger and allowed "Breathing In" two weeks prior to our trip. A week before the trip I was got rather busy. However I started ticking my shopping list on the day of departure. Last minute shopping included 50 liters pack back, toiletries, pair of slippers and socks. Final weight of my backpack

We will start with Har Har Ganga Maiya and teasers in BCMTouring tradition.
Harsil valley from view point just before Zangla Bridge

Our alpine abode above the clouds in the midst of Devdar and pine forest

Gangotri Dham

View of snow peaks from our homestay

Sattal trek

Monsoon vibes in Harsil valley

Monsoon vibes in Harsil valley

Overhanging Wooden bridge at Gartang Gali

Pracheen Bhairav ghati Mandir

Bagori gaon, the cleanest village in India

काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर Uttarkashi

My partner @ Harsil डाक घर made popular in Hindi motion picture “Ram Tere Ganga Mali”

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