“Remember that bike trip I did to Spiti with my college friend? The one where we camped under the stars and nearly got lost near Chandratal?” Dad’s voice carried a mix of nostalgia and pride as he recounted yet another of his youthful adventures over dinner one evening. We

Planning family vacations has always been my job. Over the years, I had become the unofficial travel agent for the Shivkumar household. My parents, my brother and I love travelling, but agreeing on a destination is a Herculean task. My mother prefers serene towns with good food, Dad likes historical