By - Kiran Jadhav (Outdoor Professional) DON’T TELL ME HOW EDUCATED YOU ARE, TELL ME HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TRAVELED ! It all started with my first trek to the Himalayas with my friends in 2010 just after graduation. We decided to do something adventurous so we choose Shivalik range trails- Sar Pass (4220mtr). It was alpine trekking and we got associated with one of the prestigious trekking clubs in…
“This is how we are supposed to live, rejoicing in nature’s company, in a place where childhood dreams of magical mountain, colorful birds & butterflies, enchanting sunsets and a pristine river can play out” I had heard a lot about this place, seen lot of photographs as well. Being an outdoor professional in one of the adventure travel companies in Mumbai, I got the opportunity to witness this magical forest…
When Shiva’s abode calls Into the world of a thirteen-time pilgrim to Mt. Kailash It is a landscape larger than life. Barren, monochromatic yet utterly breathtaking. Year after year, I set foot on this hallowed land. I have grown to love the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, along with the surrounding mountains and valleys - they are all very familiar to me now. Yet, each and every time I…
Catch our Managing Director & CEO Mr. Milind Bhide, talking about a whole lot of things! What’s your motto in life? Travel to get an "Insight IntoThe World Outside" Who’s your inspiration in life? "The Mountains" - They have been like a friend, philosopher and guide to me. All the experiences that they gave me, there was always something to learn. I also made some great friends. Looking at…
Planning a holiday, but don’t know where to start? Well, we tell you how to! What are the various things one can keep in mind for the perfect holiday? There are a lot of things that go into the making of a perfect holiday. Firstly is of course the choice of location. People have different preferences when it comes to where they want to go for a holiday –…
10 Trending Destinations this Summer Wondering where to go this year, but don’t want to go to the same old run-of-the-mill destination? We give you some superb options! Nepal Home to 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepal is a mountain lover’s dream come true. It has myriad options for trekking and hiking for all levels of difficulty, as well as opportunities for Ziplining in Pokhara (the world’s…
Team Countryside wishes you all a very Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year! We have had our hands full for the past 24 years, exploring glaciers, scaling mountain peaks, trekking through valleys and travelling the world. Countless journeys later, with our fellow travellers and companions and friends, we have amassed a veritable trove of stories and experiences. In 1993, we founded Countryside Adventure Holidays to pursue our passion of…
The mountains are something that I cannot get enough of. Each sojourn, each trek leaves me asking for more – since there is so much more to be explored, I feel even a lifetime will not be enough for it. Such is the magic of nature – it casts a spell on you. I have a soft corner in my heart for the Himalayas, having trekked extensively all over Uttarakhand,…
Her eyes suddenly glaze over – you can see her reminiscing about that overwhelming moment when she tells us, “After reaching there, I just looked her in the eye (referring to a lady officer, her trek-mate) and I said – Dude it’s done! And we both had tears and we just hugged, so that was a moment you know you’ll remember for the rest of your life”. We can understand…
