About
The Person Behind the Journal
● Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Ankush Sharma
Database Developer.
Himalayan Trekker.
I've been exploring since childhood, and started doing long Himalayan treks around 2014–15. For me, travelling isn't just about reaching new places — it's about learning something new, testing my limits, and returning home as a better version of myself.
"Har safar ke baad lagta hai bas, ab ho gaya... phir koi nayi jagah bula leti hai. Shayad isi liye naam rakha — Explore Baaki Hai."
The Journey
Timeline
Childhood
First Steps Into the Hills
Grew up in Shimla with the mountains as the backyard — short hikes and school trips planted the habit early.
2014–2015
First Serious Trek
Moved from casual hikes to multi-day Himalayan treks. Realised this wasn't a hobby — it was a way of understanding myself.
2017–2020
High-Altitude Passes
Crossed Buran Pass and Hampta Pass, pushed into higher, harder terrain, and started documenting every trek properly.
2021–Present
Two Wheels, Longer Roads
Added long-distance bike travel to the mix — Spiti, Kinnaur and beyond — logging routes, breakdowns and everything in between.
Now
Explore Baaki Hai
Building this journal as a record for myself, and a resource for anyone planning their first trek into these mountains.
Field Skills
What I've Learned Along the Way
Home Ground
Where I Roam
● Shimla— Kinnaur— Spiti— Uttarakhand
Travel Philosophy
Every Mountain Changes You
Every journey teaches something. Every mountain changes you. Every destination leaves memories. No matter how much we travel, there is always something left to explore. I don't chase peaks for the summit photo — I go because I come back different every time, and that's reason enough to keep going.