The Roaming Lens

This summer, I had the chance to visit Kashmir , a trip I had been looking forward to for a long time. My journey began from Islamabad , filled with excitement and curiosity about what awaited me in the valleys of Azad Kashmir. Arrival in Bagh: A Stormy Welcome On the day of my arrival, nature had its own dramatic way of welcoming me. As I reached Bagh in the evening , the skies suddenly burst open with a cloudburst , turning the city into a flood-like scene. Water rushed down the streets, and the entire environment was chaotic yet strangely mesmerizing. Even though the situation was challenging, it added a unique adventure to the beginning of my journey. A Pleasant Turn in Weather Luckily, the very next morning the weather completely transformed. The sun shone through, the skies cleared, and the air turned cool and refreshing. It felt as though the valley had washed away the chaos of the previous evening, preparing itself to show me its true beauty. Day 1: Exploring Bagh City My ...

After months buried in textbooks, assignments, and late-night coding sessions, I finally got the break I was yearning for—my summer vacation. This year, I decided to return to my roots and spend it in the serene hills of Dhirkot .    The moment I arrived, I was greeted by crisp mountain air, pine-covered slopes, and the comforting sound of rivers flowing through the valleys. It felt like my brain, exhausted from academic deadlines, was finally taking a deep breath. The stress I had carried for months started melting away with each sunrise. Every day in Bagh and Dhirkot brought something new—morning walks in the orchards, sipping tea with family, and evenings watching the mist settle over the hills. These simple pleasures reminded me that sometimes, the best therapy is not in a spa or a city escape, but in nature’s own quiet corners.One of my favorite moments was sitting by a gentle stream, watching the water sparkle in the sunlight. No screens, no notifications—just me, the s...