My Actifit Report Card: July 31 2026
Today, I could walk more than 10k steps after weeks of being sick and taking proper rest. And I’m so happy I could do that after being weak for weeks. When the monsoon in this…
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Lapas - A Sunlit Village in the Cold Himalayas
One of the best ways to explore the Himalayas is through the villages in these mountains. These villages are mostly small settlements with a few houses and their farmlands in the…
Holi in the Mountains: A First Forest Hike with My Puppies
The snow has melted away from Shilha village and its surroundings. It has almost started to feel like Spring. Or more like Summer if we go down the…
Taking You on a Traditional Fashion Walk- Where Colours Get Woven in Tradition
Pattu is the traditional dress women wear in Himachal, and they weave it in winter. They wrap this clothing in a specific way that resembles a skirt and a top. They pair it with…
How Slow Is the Slow Life in the Mountains Actually? A Reality Check
Waking up early, having fresh, warm meals with locally produced ingredients—all organic if possible, sustainable clothing—all handmade if possible, regular workouts or movement…
My First Snowfall From the Himalayan Shilha Village
Yes, it snowed! Yes, it snowed, and our village was covered in snow in the morning. The power also went away with…
The Tank, The Devata and The Snow
Today, I woke up to the sounds of hammers hitting concrete. Maybe somebody is repairing the home for the winter. Then my house help came, and we were having a casual conversation…
Jhoob, Magh Ka Sajja in Shilha Village - Local Traditions
Today (I wrote this on 14th Jan) was one of the festive days of this season. It was the start of the new month according to the local calendar. For mainland India, today is Makar…
Preparing for My First Winter in the Himalayan Shilha Village
Moving to the mountains, living a village life in a very pretty village in the Parvati Valley, it was all fun until I…