As a software engineer from New Delhi, Priyanka’s daily life revolved around code, deadlines, and the unending hum of the city. Despite the fast-paced routine, she had always felt drawn to nature. The mountains, in particular, called to her in a way nothing else did. When work started feeling

Rishikesh (January 22, 2024) “May my mind be pure, let it dive into the Ganga, let my thoughts dance in your waves. Hail, O Ganga!” The soft chants offering prayers to the Holy Ganga resonated in the air, mingling with the smell of incense. Keerti stood on the banks of

It was 6 pm. The Kedarnath Temple lit up. The patches of snow on the surrounding mountains were still visible, and the evening air was filled with the smell of til ke laddu, dipped in aromatic ghee. We were waiting for the evening aarti to start, enjoying a laid-back stroll