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India, the most unique travel destination and the land of the Himalayas. I document my solo travels, hikes and bicycle touring journeys in the remote stretches of India.

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December 06, 2024

The Solo Essential India Packing Checklist: What To Bring For Travel In India?

December 06, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
The Solo Essential India Packing Checklist: What To Bring For Travel In India?

What to bring for travel in India? Here’s how I got my India packing list right when I travelled solo to India for 3 months. I had researched extensively to find the essentials that were needed that will help me traverse through India in all extremes.

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December 06, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 1 Comment
April 03, 2024

The Best Trekking Places In The Indian Himalayas

April 03, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
The Best Trekking Places In The Indian Himalayas

The best trekking places in the Indian Himalayas are remote, awe-inspiring and filled with wonder. From Ladakh to Uttarakhand and Sikkim, here are the best trekking places to hike in India.

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April 03, 2024/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 13 Comments
July 22, 2023

Solo Travel in Northern India: Why Travel to India Alone (As A Female)?

July 22, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Solo Travel in Northern India: Why Travel to India Alone (As A Female)?

There is magic when you travel solo to India on a trip that is far from the usual cities and the cliche Golden Triangle. Spending time in the Northern India stretches overlooking gorgeous views of the rivers and valleys made me realise the rampant misconception I had about all of India.

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July 22, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 11 Comments
April 06, 2023

Cycling in India, Ladakh: On The Leh to Srinagar Highway

April 06, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Cycling in India, Ladakh: On The Leh to Srinagar Highway

Cycling or Cycle Touring in India is quite the dream especially from Leh Ladakh to the Srinagar highway: The snow-peaks, the contentment, the thin clear air and general sense of exhilaration teaches you to slow down and appreciate the many colours of nature.

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April 06, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 5 Comments
February 11, 2023

Cycling the Highest Motorable Road In The World, Khardung La: Breathless at 5,600m

February 11, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Cycling the Highest Motorable Road In The World, Khardung La: Breathless at 5,600m

Cycling in stretches as barren as the highest road in the world, Khardung La was the only reminder that this was not that remote and perhaps the 21st century when we had bullets revving up on a Leh Ladakh bike trip.

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February 11, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 1 Comment
January 23, 2023

Cycling Manali to Leh India Solo As a Female In The Himalayas

January 23, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Cycling Manali to Leh India Solo As a Female In The Himalayas

In August 2022, I spent 45 days in the Himalayas and two weeks cycling the Manali to Leh highway solo. Here’s an account of what’s it like to cycle in the Indian mountains as a solo female.

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January 23, 2023/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 3 Comments
August 26, 2022

The Chadar Trek in Ladakh: Life at -30 Degrees

August 26, 2022/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
The Chadar Trek in Ladakh: Life at -30 Degrees

-30 and freezing cold temperatures - The Chadar Trek in Ladakh. Ever wondered what's it like to experience trekking in India's most wildest trek in Ladakh? 

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August 26, 2022/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 31 Comments
June 15, 2022

To Nothingness: A Leh Ladakh Bike/Road Trip For Thoughtful Travellers

June 15, 2022/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
To Nothingness: A Leh Ladakh Bike/Road Trip For Thoughtful Travellers

It is hard to dismiss what is becoming of Leh Ladakh on a bike/road trip. The moonscape landscapes of Leh in Ladakh is at its most fragile state. Here’s a guide for a bike or road trip to Ladakh and how to do it sustainably.

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June 15, 2022/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 4 Comments
August 21, 2016

Trekking In The Indian Himalayas: Tungnath and Chandrashila Trek

August 21, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Trekking In The Indian Himalayas: Tungnath and Chandrashila Trek

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas via the Chandrashila Trek and Tungnath has a way of changing your perspective of the mountains in the world. Here’s how I trekked to the highest Shiv temple in the world and saw not one mountain, but thousands of other magical massifs.

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August 21, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 4 Comments
August 16, 2016

Solo Travel Destination India: Sikkim, The North East

August 16, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Solo Travel Destination India: Sikkim, The North East

From messing up at the checkpoints to spending time with three honeymooners, the misadventures of Sikkim, a solo travel destination dream in India was all about rolling with the punches.

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August 16, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 12 Comments
July 17, 2016

Ladakh In Winter: Nubra Valley and The Highest Motorable Road In The World

July 17, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat
Ladakh In Winter: Nubra Valley and The Highest Motorable Road In The World

The journey in Ladakh Winters continues as I head to Nubra Valley and the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung La.

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July 17, 2016/ Pashmina @TheGoneGoat/ 2 Comments
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Heya! I am Pashmina. In 2016, I quit my job to travel solo to the Himalayas for 3 months and start my own thing. Today, I am a content creator who spends most of my time chasing the great outdoors instead of somebody else’s life. My goal is to share stories and inspirational tales for people to live more adventurously and travel responsibly. Learn more about me here.

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