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by BlackberryAuli June 9, 2026

Sometimes a geography lesson is the only way in. Joshimath sits at 6,150 feet in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, cradled in the Garhwal Himalayas at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga

by BlackberryAuli June 5, 2026

Sometimes a geography lesson is the only way in, and Badrinath is one of those places where the geography and the spirituality have become so thoroughly intertwined that it is impossible to understand

by BlackberryAuli June 2, 2026

Sometimes a geography lesson is the only way in, and Uttarakhand is one of those places where the geography is doing something genuinely extraordinary. The state sits in the western Himalayan arc, bordered

by BlackberryAuli June 1, 2026

The Valley of Flowers trek is a journey into a world of vibrant colors and serene landscapes. Nestled in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, this trek offers a unique blend of adventure

by BlackberryAuli May 29, 2026

Sometimes a geography lesson is the only way in. Auli sits at 8,200 feet in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, in the shadow of Nanda Devi — India's second highest peak at 7,816

by BlackberryAuli May 26, 2026

Sometimes a geography lesson really is the only way in. Joshimath sits at 6,150 feet in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the last proper

by BlackberryAuli May 22, 2026

Here is a question that most Kuari Pass trek guides completely ignore. They tell you about the pass. The altitude. The panoramic views. The rhododendron in April. Lord Curzon and his excellent taste

by BlackberryAuli May 19, 2026

There is a moment on the Pangarchulla Peak Trek where you stop thinking about your legs. About the 4 am start. About the snow slope you just spent an hour crawling up in

by BlackberryAuli May 16, 2026

There is a certain type of traveller who wants the Himalayas without quite committing to becoming a mountaineer. Who wants the views — the serious, jaw-dropping, where-am-I kind of views — without the

by BlackberryAuli May 15, 2026

Nestled in the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas, Joshimath is the gateway to some of the most breathtaking Himalayan adventures. From the spiritual trails of Kuari Pass and Valley of Flowers to thrilling