Travel Log – The Call of the Mountains: Day 2

04-May-2015 – DAY 2 Our morning itinerary was dedicated to Kufri, Jakhoo and Chail. Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla around 15 kms from the city. At 7000 ft, Kufri is a winter destination and renowned for its snow experience. It was once part of the kingdom of Nepal and was later ceded to …

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Travel Log – The Call of the Mountains: Day 0

02-May-2015 – DAY 0 After a wonderful Kashmir vacation in 2012, I decided to continue my exploration of the mountains, this time through a circuitous route of Shimla and its surroundings. Mountains always beckon during summer. This is a legacy that the British Empire has left behind. Being the Summer Capital of the British in …

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