Mana

Wow, wow, wooooowwww.

I...
it's...
um.
alright, it's indescribable. Tacky, but true.

I'm in a National Geographic film. I'm on an expedition except without the expedition. It's like I'm on the front cover...

The most I can do to describe where I am is to show pictures, but I don't think they do justice.

These are BFM (Big F***ing Mountains) and I'm in them, in the northern most village, Mana, at the end of the road (literally), in a homestay with the village leader who is one of the coolest, most hospitable men I've ever met.

I'm next to mountain glaciers, rivers, incredible peaks, fields of medicinal herbs, waterfalls...
I'm at 11,000ft elevation.
It took me 2 full days of buses and shared jeeps to get to Badrinath, then we walked the last 3km into Mana.
I could easily be in northern Nepal or Tibet.
I don't think there is anywhere more beautiful in India.
I must say, I am quite proud of myself for my travel plans. And eternally grateful to Ashish for arranging for me to stay with Pitambar.