Since the emergence of mankind Himalayas attracted every generation.  Reaching Himalaya and stride over it is a long cherished dream passion of many.  But only a few are fortunate to reach the expeditious destination. Mr. M. K. Ramachandran being one of them has been involved in his spiritual adventure since 1998 and known to be the most venerated ambassador of Himalayan journeys in Kerala.  He has been pioneered into the most decorated Garhwal Himalayas, sacred destinations of Kumaon Himalaya, Majestic Eastern Himalayas, and trekked through summits and snow clad peaks of Himachal Himalayas.  His love for journeys twisted him into writing and has published three monumental works, viz., the unforgetful revered Kailas Manassarovar Yatra, “Uttarkhandiloodae”, the most fascinating research study of four Dhams (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) “Thapobhumi Uttarkhand”, and most recently the detailed account of spiritual enlightenment, the ‘Aadi Kailash Yatra’.  His literature appears in a lively and beautiful language in simple style so that the readers can lazily assimilate the art of spiritual evolution.  In Aadi Kailash Yatra he unlocks the treasure with scientific clarity the subtle but definite laws in which how the yogis perform mystic miracles, and flashes bright glow of Ancient Indian Spiritual heritage.  As an eye witness of the extra ordinary lives and powers of divine yogis, the true stories of saints and masters who experienced the trance of cosmic consciousness will certainly transfix the readers.  The author’s enthralling rendezvous with the mystic yogmata ‘Kakki’ at Kuti Village and the unleashing of her unusual metaphysical powers would be an amazing experience to the readers.

     Being a disciple of the eminent Sanskrit Scholar Dr.Narayana Pisharody and credited with traditional Gurukula system of education, apart from his modern academics, Mr.Ramachandran’s adherence for Sanskrit language and ancient ethical wisdom imparts him a rare feat, perhaps makes him different from all other authors in the same arena.  Mr.Ramachandran is known to have made his entire Himalayan pilgrimage on foot.  He is the recipient of Kerala Sahitya Academy Award in 2006, for his outstanding travelogue ‘Uttarkhandiloodae’.

    His scriptures blended with Indian epics, and Vedic literature he displays great energy and vigour as he mixes mystery with science.  Ramachandran’s observant eyes absorbs the natures beauty that he gives a picturesque description of the flora and fauna of the Himalayan region, the authors’ unusual travelogue leaves the readers the spiritual heritage of India, with the mystic revelation that one’s quest for the secret of divinity never comes to an end.  His travel in search of the answers for these mystical queries does not end here… And he believes life is a journey or rather, a pilgrimage.