Junglaat

When the rains change everything Most people come to Dharamshala for clear skies and Himalayan views — spring, summer, or autumn. But the mountains keep a quieter self for the monsoon, a version that only reveals itself when the rains arrive. From July to September the place shifts so completely it feels like stepping into another world. The air thickens with scent. The soil exhales that deep, earthy petrichor you forget in the city. Mountains that once seemed severe soften into layered...

I had gone to a quaint café in Dharamkot, near McLeodganj—not for food, but for a meeting. The air was crisp, the setting peaceful, and like most places in the hills, it carried that quiet promise of mindfulness and slow living. I was meeting the property manager of a beautiful space, someone who seemed deeply rooted in the idea of conscious hospitality. As we sat down to talk, he mentioned he was a little exhausted. The reason? They had just hosted an Earth Day event at the property. For a...

A Lesson from Kodaikanal: Why Plastic Restrictions Matter in Hill Stations Recently, I traveled to Tamil Nadu and visited the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal . Known as the Princess of Hill Stations , Kodaikanal welcomed us with misty roads, dense forests, and a refreshing calm that instantly makes you slow down and breathe deeper. However, one moment during the journey left a much deeper impression on me than the scenic views. As we were approaching Kodaikanal, our driver bhaiya...