Wondering who i am?

Hi. I am Ipsita.

Welcome to my travel space. I am a travel writer and a solo female traveller from India. I have been backpacking full-time around the world for 2+ years, volunteering and hitchhiking my way through. The only home I know now is my 70-litre backpack.

Our travel choices make an impact on the environment, local culture and the economy. Let’s tread on this wonderful Earth wisely.


WHERE TO, MISS?

Travel slowly, responsibly, and sustainably. Say No to Plastics. Yes to Ethical Camping. 

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Exploration of Culture and Nature

Travel with me to the mountains and unexplored terrains as I take you through travelling beyond the conventions.

Volunteering opportunities in India
Where to volunteer in India as a teacher? I have jotted down volunteering opportunities from all over India that you can consider while travelling.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This is a travel guide to the best places to visit in Kathmandu, the Capital City of Nepal. Get to know all the Kathmandu tourist attractions and make your own itinerary!
Farmstay in Uttar Pradesh
Ammi and Abbu. Two larger-than-life simple individuals together developed an organic farmland and later a farmstay called ‘Vintage Village’ in a remote village Gulripurwa in Uttar Pradesh.
ZANSKAR
Zanskar. Cut-off from the world for three-seven months in extreme winter. A semi-desert of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. For one and a half months, I volunteered in a school in Zanskar. This is my reflection.
The lamas at Phyang Festival
Phyang Festival. A way to submerge in the macabre demise of evil forces over the power of the divine, cohering with Buddhist beliefs.
Ladakhi Food
Understand Ladakh through the rich traditions of Ladakhi food. The cuisine is vibrant with self-sustaining barley, wheat, apricots and more!
Let’s explore the hidden villages in Parvati Valley - Rasol and Stona. Both of these villages are a hike away from Katagla in Parvati Valley.
The beauty of Chamba from Pukhri Village
My up-and-close interaction with Chamba, as I hiked for two days from Dalhousie to Jot, through bear-jungles and set up camp in a Chamba village.
Gear up for Triund Trek in McLeodganj! Know all about the routes, cost, itinerary, height and everything else before going for Triund Trek solo! Without a guide!
Hailstorms, mild snowfall, and heavy rainfall later, I hiked to the highest peak in Dalhousie. Even then the Air Force almost escorted me back to Dalhousie!
Dharamshala McLeodganj
A rejuvenating and cozy time in Dharamshala McLeodganj despite the ever-growing tourism in Himachal made me realize how we have to find our own space.
Planning a trip to Nepal? This travel guide to Nepal will answer all your questions... Best places to visit, trekking, and every other bit!
At the India-Bangladesh border in the Sundarbans, the women make bidi, cutting through lives in extreme poverty.
Volunteer Tourism in Nepal
Volunteer Tourism, more than a niche. Volunteering while travelling broadens the knowledge pool, sharpens old skills, and introduces you to new understandings.
Visit Kolkata
I am revisiting my hometown Kolkata, after two years, to get my passport done. This article is about how I looked at Kolkata before, and how I dwell on it now.
Is India safe? Is it a safe experience for solo female travelers? How exciting is hitchhiking across India? Here are 10 safety tips!
A Village in Spiti Valley - En route Manali
Hitchhiking solo from Kaza to Manali for two days, and in between, a roadblock before Losar, just around Kunzum Pass. Julley from Spiti Valley!
Here we go. Some practical things to know before traveling to Nepal for the first time. Some tips to know before you travel to Nepal.
Nine days of walking for around 150 km from Atal Tunnel to Kaza, solo-camping at villages across Lahaul and Spiti, and finally coming down to Manali via hitchhiking.