Musafir i Kashmir

03/10/2025

Ladakh bike trip-25

28/09/2025

25/09/2025

Ladakh bike trip, Day 3 update 🌊🏍️

Started from Leh towards the legendary Pangong Lake today. And honestly, no picture or video can ever do justice to that blue—calm, vast, and almost unreal. A place where even silence feels like poetry. ✨

On the way back, had some classic photo stops, especially at Chang La Pass—the 10th highest motorable road in the world. Reached Leh around 6:00 pm… only to be welcomed by a complete curfew.

Sadly, because of the unrest, I’ve decided to cut the trip short and head home. Plans for Khardung La, Nubra, Hundar and Turtuk will have to wait for another time. Sometimes the mountains remind you that the journey is theirs, not yours.

24/09/2025

Day 2 of the Ladakh ride ✅

Left Kargil at 9:30 am and cruised into Leh around 4:00 pm. Along the way, stopped for the mandatory photo sessions at Namika La, Fotu La, Magnetic Hill, Sangam and a few more “can’t miss this” spots 📸.

But the real jackpot, Ladakh Festival is on! 🎉 Started on the 21st and runs till the 24th, so we got lucky to catch the vibe too. The roads, the views, the festival… all stitched together perfectly.

Rest, you already know, reels and posts loading soon. 😉

22/09/2025

Started my long-awaited Ladakh ride today. Left home at 9:00 am sharp (yes, for once I was on time 😏) and smoothly rolled into Kargil by 3:00 pm. Of course, the journey wasn’t just about the ride snack breaks were compulsory (for energy, not greed of course) and photo stops at Zoji La and the Kargil War Memorial were non-negotiable 📸.

Tonight’s halt is at Kargil, Leh it is tomorrow morning, inshaAllah. Stay tuned plenty of reels, posts, and probably some overdramatic captions coming your way soon. 😉

04/08/2025

Assalamualikum

Another Sunday, Another Summit 🌄

As per the not-so-official tradition, every Sunday is dedicated to chasing alpine lakes across Kashmir — because apparently, my idea of a weekend is a 20 km trek instead of brunch.

🗓️ YesterSunday | 03.08.2025
This time, we were a lively group of 28 mountain souls, starting from Pir Ki Gali and heading to the breathtaking Nandansar Lake, tucked away in the Hirapore range.

🥾 Total trail: 20 km (yes, both ways — no helicopter service yet)
🏔️ Starting altitude: 3300m
⛰️ Highest ridge crossed: 4210m
🌿 What we crossed: Meadows, river streams, a couple of valleys, and the threshold of exhaustion.

The lake was surreal, the scenery was a full-on desktop wallpaper collection, and the rain on the way back? Nature’s way of saying “well done, now let me soak your socks.”

Swipe through the photos to join the adventure — and for the reel version (less sweat, more drama), follow along on Insta: 🎥

Till next summit ✌️

28/07/2025

YesterSunday Adventures | 27.07.2025

A special one—my elder brother joined me on this unforgettable trek through the stunning Arshan Valley 🌄

We started from Simthan, Kashmir and explored three magical alpine lakes:

🏞️ Arshan Sar – the crown jewel at 13,143 ft, surrounded by serene silence and surreal beauty

💧 Zed Nag – the largest of the cluster, seen best from the ridge summit with a view that just stops time

🌿 Neh Nag – peaceful and tucked away, completing the trio of wonder

The trail, the lakes, the ridge walk, and the company—everything made it a memory for keeps.

21/07/2025

Assalamualaikum!

So far this season, I’ve only managed to complete two treks — not because I’ve gone lazy, but because, ahem, there’s still no official green light from the administration for trekking in Kashmir.

Today, I’m sharing a few glimpses from my second trek of the season — the breathtaking (literally) Ghumsar Lake trek, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Pir Panjal range.

We kicked off the journey from Dubjan, Shopian, starting at an altitude of 2,650 meters. The trek is about 8 km long, but here’s the twist — the lake sits at a whopping 4,000 meters. Yes, that’s a 1,350-meter altitude gain packed into just 8 km. It’s basically uphill from the first step till the last — no meadows, no mercy, just straight-up grind.

But oh, the views! The landscape is stunning throughout, and every aching muscle is rewarded with scenery that feels straight out of a fantasy novel.

This trek definitely earns a permanent spot in the “Unforgettable Adventures” chapter of my trekking journey. I’d rate it moderate to difficult, with a sprinkle of “why-am-I-doing-this” moments and a generous dash of awe.

Enjoy the photos (because I did all the huffing and puffing so you don’t have to)!

22/03/2025

Farewell to the Slopes—Until Next Year!

Wrapped up the last ski trip of the season at the breathtaking Gulmarg slopes today. It was an emotional farewell, knowing I’ll be missing the thrill of skiing and the mesmerizing snow-covered landscape. But every ending is a new beginning—InshaAllah, I’ll be back next year for more adventures!

Here are some glimpses from today’s unforgettable ride! ⛷️❄️

15/02/2025

Achievement Unlocked: Conquered 13,000 ft on Skis! ⛷️

Guess who finally skied down from Gulmarg Mary’s Shoulder chairlift(13,000 ft approx)? Yep, me! After years of dreaming (and a fair bit of procrastination), I finally gathered enough ski skills—and courage—to take the plunge.

The day was nothing short of epic! Multiple rides, breathtaking views, and, of course, a few “graceful” falls to keep things interesting.

Bonus: Met some amazing new folks on the slopes, which means I now have witnesses to my skiing glory (and occasional struggles).

All in all, a day well spent, adrenaline well used, and dreams well skied. Here’s to more such adventures! ❄️⛷️🔥

And yes, someone asked me how much snow is currently on the same slope…. Check the last video.

13/01/2025

First day of the season…..