Author Archives: jhaltola

Of Cherry Blossoms, Feathery friends, Himalayan vistas, and the Eternal quest…

  The Monsoons have come and gone. Autumn, this year, has been shorter than usual. Cold winds are already here. The forests are abuzz with a new life force. The air is crisp, clean, and invigorating. Mountains in the distance … Read More

Autumn in the mountains and a rendezvous with Nanda Devi…

Autumn is my favourite season here in the mountains. It has been so all my life, though I did always love the romance of the monsoons. (come to think of it, my favourite season seems to change with every season…anyway… … Read More

The Genesis…

The Genesis. Dandelions Soft wings of a yesteryear’s breeze Brought seeds from a far off hill Just as a cloud passing by Threw life on a sun kissed field Many Suns have set since then As a secret lurked beneath … Read More

Singing in the rain…

As a tin roof hummed gently To foot taps of the monsoon cloud Outside I saw a littler me Dancing and frolicking about.                                   … Read More