EPISODE I by Sumit Raj
When you mix your passion and profession, life becomes a dream. Meet Sumit Raj from Shimla, who has authored eight books and while he is penning more he has started with these amazing video logs titled Shimla Walks. Each and every inspiring and mesmerising story about the heritage places of Shimla and its beautiful surroundings are worth your time. The descriptive and fascinating stories about the beauty of Shimla Hills are so enticing that one feels so close to nature and its exquisiteness definitely beckons one and all.
In this inaugural series, Sumit talks about how to be a good traveller. It is important for him to share information about his lovely place and give the readers an authentic idea how to visit Shimla and enjoy it.
In his words, “It is impossible for me to live away from the mountains. Mountains travel like blood in my veins and when I inhale; they enter my mind and soul”.
A writer, a poet, a travel guide, a passionate walker with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Shimla City, Sumit Raj Vashisht was born in 1967 in Shimla. For those interested, he conducts extraordinary, tailor-made Heritage and Nature Walks; and in no time his walks have become famous with locals and travelers alike, especially for the detailed narrations and insightful anecdotes.
Sumit has authored eight books – Shimla – A British Himalayan Town; Shimla Bazaar; Shimla Days; Simla – Lanes & Trails; Tea Shop at Narkanda; A Journey to Shimla by Toy Train; Shimla Walks and Longwood Days.
