I am a geographer and I teach the subject at the undergraduate level. My discipline has always kept me very close to the Earth and its environment - both of which are at a critical juncture today. This planet, its natural features and processes have never failed to fascinate me. However, mountains, especially the Himalayas, have captivated my imagination since childhood. One of my grandfathers had travelled the Himalayas widely, while my grandmother cherished a lifelong love for travel stories. My college teacher through her lectures on the geography of India, further fuelled my own wanderlust. Finally, travel partner, my beloved sister who is remarkably talented photographer, has ensured the realization of my passion. And that passion is to capture the magic of majestic mountains and nature beauty anywhere on this planet.