What began as hope
Slowly melted into a long struggle,
And after much effort,
My spirit settled into loss.
Though I ended with nothing,
The process itself brought comfort.
I gathered the pieces once again
And tried to build anew.
So here I stand again,
Rising above,
Breathing beyond the rubble,
Believing it is still not the end.
© Piyush Singh 2025
Happy New Year
Dal Lake transforms into a magical world under the light of the setting sun. It is the best time to take a shikara ride.
The beautiful surroundings not only take your breath away but it also gives joy to your soul, a truly soothing and mesmerizing experience.
So next time when you are in Srinagar don’t forget to take a shikara ride in the evening.
Describe one habit that brings you joy.
I really like to trek or hike in the shelter of nature. Apart from this, I love to read and write (mostly blogging).
Sometimes I play guitar and sing too, this was my favourite hobby but as time passed I became distracted towards other hobbies and it became a passive hobby.
The real purpose of these habits or hobbies is to make you feel alive so that life feels like a gift and not a burden. It really makes you live and enjoy the present moment without the worries of the past and future.
So just like me, keep yourself busy by doing something you love most and if you are bored with one , try something else but never sit idle in your free time.
What are your future travel plans?
My feet want to feel it again,
The snowy trail to the sky above.
Or the wet greens of the meadows,
Before it sleeps forever….
My feet want to push it again,
Beyond the pain and bruises,
Through the forest and bushes,
Farther, a little bit more….
My feet want to sing with my heart,
The song of mountains and seas,
To the north and south,
From the earth to heaven…..
© Piyush Singh 2025
I want to trek more and push myself to higher altitudes in the Himalayan region. For that I am working more on my fitness. I also want to explore more of the untouched Himalayas in the coming months.
You are not alone,
you are with the silence
that speaks only
when you open your heart.
It says,
your life is not futile
and your pain is not the end.
Far away from the cities,
In the wilderness
you will heal,
you will find your home,
your purpose and
the meaning of your life.
© Piyush Singh 2025
Life seeping through the cosmos,
Riding on an illusion called as time.
Memories stay forever,
Whether we die or stay alive ..
Another milestone till we die,
Another year we pass through .
Once more we start from day one,
Once more our spirits run high….
©2024 Piyush Singh
Happy New Year to all. May this year brings lots of joy to all of us
Kedarkantha Trek is the most famous trek of the Indian Himalayas. It becomes a winter wonderland in the winter months (December to February) due to plenty of snow. Many take this trek as a pilgrimage because of various Legends related to Lord Shiva. The name itself is connected to Lord Shiva – Kedar means Shiv […]
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Lord Shiva’s Trail-Kedarkantha
Shimmering in the light
Of a yellow star,
A splendor draped in colours,
Nature permeates through the eyes,
Reaches deep inside my soul.
My heart craves for this light,
The light which I cannot see,
But I can feel through the whisper,
Through the chill of the glowing mist
Of the morning green.
©2024 Piyush Singh
Hello there,
Are You listening?
Wherever you are
If my voice is reaching you
I want you to know
This is what you seek.
This is where you should be.
I was lost and
A part of me missed something.
What is the meaning of my existence?
Where am I going in life?
The questions without answers,
Invisible in the smoke
Of the Concrete Jungle.
Somehow I managed,
to hear a distant echo,
The call of the mountain!
Now here I am
surrendering to him.
Letting it shape me,
Letting it define me.
Letting it push me.
The struggles , the pain , the grief
All feels nothing ,
When you stand still,
Against the storm
Or the chaos of the universe.
Here I am
Becoming a Mountain.
©2024 Piyush Singh
Sometimes to get the best of nature you have to embark on a difficult trail.
Alpathar Lake, also known as a frozen lake, is located at the base of the Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg Kashmir. To reach here, you have to first climb the Apharwat Peak ( 4390 meters) and then descend a little to the other side to reach this lake.
This Alpine lake remains frozen most of the year and the best way to reach here is to take a Gondola ride (cable car) to the second phase situated at an altitude of 3950 meters, on the Slopes of Apharwat Peak.
From there, you have to trek for almost 3.5 km to reach this gem of the Indian Himalayas. This trek includes a difficult ascent to the top of Apharwat Peak and then descent of almost 50 meters to the other side.
As soon as you get the first sight of the lake from the top of the peak , you get lost in its beauty. You become a part of the eternal ‘Now’, totally captivated in the present and hardly care for the past and future.
I guess that’s what is the purpose of hiking such natural wonders. It truly rejuvenates your soul and gives you a broader perspective towards life. You don’t want those moments to end but you have to go back to your civilization.
Such moments cannot be captured fully through your lenses but the photos remind you of those moments , deeply etched in your brain.
Happy World Photography Day
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