Author: Himalayan Wanderer

I am Himalayan Wanderer, हिमालयन रमता जोगी. My place is in the mountains. The more near I am to them the more happy I am. I am also an incongruous pursuer, a chaser of sorts. "Chasing Shiva" is my mission statement and is not subject to pursuit of an elusive godly nomad of Himalayas. I don't know where this love for the mountains will take me but I am all gamed for it. "Wander the Himalayas" is my independent initiative to bring information to people related to multi faceted outdoor pursuits in the Himalayas. Making sense of a man"s need to wander and explore, join me in my journey of exploring the Himalayas.

Why Buran Ghati Trek is difficult to set up in post monsoon season?

October 25, 2015

Organizing a Himalayan trek in less popular routes is not an easy affair. You have to work with your resources and collaborate with local men of the region. Setting up a trek to the remote valley of Buran in Himachal in Autumn turned out to be a disaster. Here I share a few of the lessons learned while organizing a trek to Buran Ghati. … More Why Buran Ghati Trek is difficult to set up in post monsoon season?

5 alternatives to Diamox for dealing with Acute Mountain Sickness

October 22, 2015

Diamox of late has become the preferred choice among trekkers. Many Trek Organizers insist their trekkers take a dose of Diamox before they come for the trek. We have listed five alternatives to Diamox in dealing with AMS in this article. … More 5 alternatives to Diamox for dealing with Acute Mountain Sickness