Spiritual Getaways Archives

April 3, 2019

A Guide to travelling in Lahaul and Spiti

Part I Last May, the great plains were bathed in the solstice summer sun, upper Himachal was reeling under freezing temperatures with intermittent high…

February 4, 2019

Lepchajagat: A Killer Offbeat Alternative to Darjeeling

It’s not just the scale of things, it’s the dynamic landscape, the magnificent Kanchenjunga peaks, sublime birdlife and perfect quietude. Lepchajagat has played a…

November 14, 2018

The Outstanding Pushkar Camel Fair

Living a busy urban life, we rarely get to have a first-hand experience of folk culture. It is refreshing to witness the simplicity of…

October 24, 2018

The Thiksey Gustor Festival

Being an adventurous soul, it’s no surprise that I find solace in the mountain roads and valleys of Leh. The vibrant culture of Leh…

September 19, 2018

The Floating Island of Prashar Lake

Nature holds mysteries that are sometimes beyond the comprehension of us mere mortals. The floating island on Prashar (also Parashar) Lake in Himachal Pradesh…

September 10, 2018

How it’s Done: Vinayak Chaturthi in Pune

This year, September 13th marks the most auspicious day in Maharashtra, more so in Pune. Celebrated with a grandeur befitting the God of Gods,…

September 5, 2018

The Temple Town of Bhimashankar

According to the legends of Shiva Mahapurana, Lord Shiva- the god of disruption appeared in 12 different places across India, in the form of…

August 29, 2018

Janmashthami in Vrindavan- How it is Celebrated

The festival of Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna-the eighth avatar of Vishnu appeared on earth on this…