Ghum: So I guess we are on to something. Last month, we had a gentlemen whose wife is a teacher and this month again it repeats. You would now need to tell me more about Shanthi and her teaching and so on.
Venkat: My wife, Shanthi, is also from Tiruppur. She too is a graduate in Commerce. She has two elder sisters and one younger brother, all of whom are married and settled not too far from Tiruppur. In the period before marriage, after completing her under-graduation, she had gone to a kindergarten school nearby her home as a temporary teacher. She was so good at it that the school retained her services permanently. And after marriage, she continues teaching Kindergarten kids in the same school. She has such a natural flair for teaching and she is adored by both the students and their parents. Infact she is more familiar in the neighbourhood than myself. Apart from her teaching skills, Shanthi is a wonderful cook too (her non veg dishes are really tasty).
Ghum: I have left a one big section for the food but lets begin it now. Your profile says that you are a foodie ? Tell us more.
Venkat: Me and my wife both are very fond of Non-Vegetarian food, especially the South Indian Chettinad variety. May be it is because right from our childhoold, there has never been shortage of mutton and chicken items in our households. Every function is incomplete without an exhaustive spread of Non vegetarian items. That is the reason we are avid foodies, who go the extra mile for to satiate our taste buds! But while on travel, we like to explore local cuisines wherever possible. With regards to tips to fellow travellers, I think having “dil chahe” dishes in “dil chahe” quantities(of course health permitting) is an integral part of the joy we derive from travelling.
Dear Aditya,
Pictures are very charming and beautiful. What does astroaditya mean??
Thanks.
Thanks Mukesh :)
Astro is an adjective that i have put to my name because of my interest in astronomy. Also, Astro means all the celestial bodies combined and Aditya- Sun is one of them. :)
Splendid.
And very very useful for a fellow traveler who is planing to make a visit. Glad that you posted it.
Thanks Nandan :)
@astroaditya… Great write up.
I have gone through all parts of the series. Pics are just awesome enough to explain everything about your traveling experience. Just loved the pics of valley of flowers, Hemkund Sahib and Badrinath temple.
Thanks for sharing.
Shefali
Thanks Shefali :)
Great series Aditya. I went through all your posts. They are nicely written and pictures are fabulous. I have not been to VOF but may be someday. I have seen Hemkund Sahib from a helicopter :)
Thanks Roopesh :)
Awesome work.. :) i feel like i should also start writing..!!! ;)
Thanks Megha!!! :) Glad you liked them….. :)
Really lovely captures !
Thanks Manish ;)
Wow! Breathtaking pics….
Dear Astroaditya, can u tell me please how is the way to Valley of Flowers? Is it difficult to trek on it?
Thanks Naman…
The path leading to Valley of Flowers from Gobindghat is ok… You’ll encounter a couple of places and 2-3 makeshift bridges which will require caution while crossing….
Trek to Gobindghat from ghangharia on day 1 and visit valley of flowers on day 2… leave from gobindghat at 5 a.m. because as the day progresses the clouds and the mist spoils the view….
Thank you very much dear Astroaditya…
Great work Aditya….would you please guide me to plan my trip to valley of flowers from gobind dham and back to gobind ghat the same day…when should I start the trek from gobind dham to b able to reach gobind ghat well in time before dark…I m planning to visit hemkund this sept ..Thanks
Hi Rashmi,
Thanks for liking the post. The trek from Gobindghat to Gobindham (Ghangharia) is of 13 km. On foot it’ll take 7 – 8 hours to reach Gobindham. You can start your trek around 6 a.m.
My suggestion is to do this trek on day 1 and then acclimatize and rest at Gobindham.
On Day 2 – Leave for Valley of Flowers, It’s 3 kms from Gobindham but after reaching you’ll explore the area as well… so your one way trek ‘ll be around 5-6 kms…. Start early around 6 a.m. The clouds tend to cover the area as the day progresses…
I did the same in Sep 2010 and the entry charge to valley of flowers was Rs. 150 per person then and the pass was valid for 3 days….
Regards
Aditya
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One of d Best.. I read on this Site..!! Great Job!!
thanks for sharing this wonderful trip, pics and sensations, emotions.
An advise pls. if one wishes to stay longer in Gangaria, what’s the best luggage to bring?
I know that less weight means more way, but the necessary.
thanks
Prema
very informative and beautiful article. thanks for sharing all this.