After the camel ride and lunch, we proceeded towards Tovkhon Monastery — our last attraction for the day. The monastery is roughly 100 km from Karakorum. Our guide was worried about the condition of the roads near the monastery. The rains could have destroyed the dirt roads and there was no way of knowing how bad…
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The Views from the Top (Eden Camp) The next morning, we woke up early to hike the rocky peak behind our camp. Boggi, our guide, had assured us that it was perfectly safe to do so and wouldn’t be too hard. We had some time before breakfast and with the camp plunged in silence —…
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Sunrise at Moltsog Els Ger Camp On the previous night, we had stayed up late to admire the Milky Way and capture some amateur shots of the night sky. Surprisingly, I woke up before 6 am the next morning. It was beautiful to see the sun rise beyond the horizon and light everything around it.…
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On any trip, we prefer doing the planning and travelling on our own. My first instinct was to figure out a way to do that in Mongolia. I don’t think it’s impossible. But you’d need to have more time, chalk out a solid itinerary, be very brave, trust your instincts, and prepare to rough it.…
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After our half day excursion around Boseong’s green tea fields; we had to wait for half an hour, at Boseong Intercity Bus Terminal, to get to Suncheon. It was nearing 3 p.m. and we were worried if we’d make it in time for sunset at Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve. We reached Suncheon Intercity Bus Terminal at 4 p.m.…
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For a person with a fear of heights; the earth can be an incredibly flat place to explore. At a young age, you learn to take the longer path around and avoid anything that can make you crumble to your knees. You can never see peaks — only mountains of fear. It’s hard to explain the fear of…
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The cherry blossoms have faded away, trees have got new leaves, and warm days are around the corner. This period opens a fantastic gateway to exploring Korean mountains. Last year, a heat wave swept across the country (like many other parts of Asia) making it extremely difficult to hike or even travel. That’s when, you…
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In January, Gangwan-do province is a hub for snow festivals, skiing, and ice fishing. Taebaeksan National Park hosts an annual Snow Festival, in the second week of January, when temperatures dip to an all-time low. Taebaeksan is also popular for its sunrise view hike. I generally avoid festivals and tourism events. But, I felt the need to escape Seoul, city life, and…
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I’ve always struggled with ‘faith’. The battle to believe in the heavens is as hard as the one to believe in myself. From believer to cycnic, my thoughts and beliefs often oscillate between blind hope and indifference. And yet, Christmas has always been special for me. It symbolised new beginnings, family, and a reason to be happy. Unlike…
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The Eorimik trail is one of the easiest routes to take on Hallasan. It’s popular with couples (Jeju is a popular destination for Korean couples) or families travelling with kids or elderly people. After lunch, and taking a few moments to appreciate the peak, we began our descent. We chose the Eorimik trail, because it would be…
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