Vagal Voyages: A Travelogue

  • A Gama in the Land of the Lamas

    A Gama in the Land of the Lamas

    Ladakh entered my life at a juncture when life itself had learned to define itself by monotony. The charm of this land lay in its incredible contrast, with whatever semblance of existence, the rest of us lead in other parts of the country. Where our busy lives held the claustrophobic presence of crowds, hustle, urgency…


  • Running the world’s highest frozen lake marathon at the Pangong Tso lake- The experience of a lifetime

    Running the world’s highest frozen lake marathon at the Pangong Tso lake- The experience of a lifetime

    “Each stubborn breath Every defiant step On this seldom-undertaken journey To reclaim oneself So once again in this eternal battle Light defeats darkness, and Life triumphs over death” 25th Feb 2025 — The day I ran 10 km at -27 degrees, at an altitude of 14,270 ft above sea level, atop the frozen Pangong Tso…