The mountain teaches you about resilience, grit, respecting nature, and humility.
I was at Tungnath earlier this month with Mehul. It was a simple trek to our experience. But what I caught through my eyes were the lush green mountains and snowy tops. The locals with difficult living still keep a broad smile and their hospitality.
When you are in the mountains, time stops, and you don’t feel the clock ticking. The weather could change at any moment. When we started from Dehradun, it was sunny and hot, but as soon we reached Ukhimath, it was all rain.
The clean air to your lungs, the sweet water from steam, and many different birds with their calls are mesmerizing. Another thing about the Uttarakhand mountains has temples of Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga. Most places we visited served vegetarian and clean food. It was different from what I witnessed during the Nepal or Sikkim treks.
Our life is the memories and people around us. I feel the mountain keeps calling me.