Homeward Air

About The Book

Homeward Air is a tapestry of stories shaped by the quiet, enduring spirit of Uttarakhand—a land that never truly lets go of those who belong to it. Rooted in the mountains yet reaching far beyond them, these stories explore the delicate terrain between memory and reality, longing and belonging, departure and return. Each narrative captures moments that appear ordinary at first glance but hold within them the profound wisdom of the hills: that silence speaks, that resilience can be gentle, and that home is often an inner geography as much as a place on the map.
Through characters who stay and those who wander, the book evokes the scent of rain on slate roofs, the calm of dusk settling over valleys, and the whisper of folk songs carried by mountain winds. The stories traverse themes of loss, love, courage, and healing—revealing how the simplest gestures can contain entire worlds.
Drawing from the cultural rhythms, landscapes, and lived textures of her Himalayan roots, Himani Usha Tripathi offers a compelling tribute to her motherland. Homeward Air is both a literary homecoming and an intimate reflection on how the places that shape us continue to breathe within us, long after we have left their soil.

About The Author

Himani Usha Tripathi is a writer, mentor, and performing artist who brings together her love for culture, education, and storytelling to explore how art shapes our world. A Delhi University alumna, she has worked closely with UN-allied organizations, guiding young people in creating SDG-focused projects that inspire change and responsibility.
Her words have travelled across national and international magazines, journals, digital platforms, and the UN Chronicle. In 2024, she published her first book, Crossroads of Cultures: The Impact of Cultural Diffusion on Society. Homeward Air marks her second major work as an author.
Hailing from the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, Himani carries within her the silences, stories, and spirit of the mountains. Through her writings, she hopes to bring forward the beauty, resilience, and cultural richness of her motherland. Homeward Air is an ode to that journey — a heartfelt attempt to honour the land that shaped her and continues to guide her creative voice.
With a background spanning media, publishing, and creative communication, Himani writes to bridge worlds — the worlds of tradition and innovation, society and self, imagination and impact. Her stories reflect a deep belief in the power of culture, compassion, and creativity to move people and reshape conversations.