Above the Clouds: A Solo Journey to Tungnath & Chandrashila
Sometimes, the biggest journeys begin with the simplest feeling—boredom. I found myself stuck in the monotony of daily life and work, craving something different. That’s when I decided to go on a trek—my third one—but this time, I wanted it to be different. I chose Tungnath and Chandrashila, with no prior experience of this trail, and more importantly, I chose to go solo. Well… not completely alone. I booked a group tour. Stepping Into the Unknown It was my first-ever group trip with strangers—24 people, all equally excited yet completely unknown to me. Our journey began with a delayed departure from Delhi, sometime around midnight. Despite the delay, the energy was high. Everyone carried the same excitement—the dream of reaching the summit. Our first stop was on the outskirts of Delhi for food. It wasn’t extraordinary, but it had that familiar Delhi vibe—simple, comforting, and just what we needed before heading deeper into the journey. A Morning in Rishikesh ...
