Hiring a bike is one of the easiest and most exciting ways to explore Ladakh. Although I can’t call myself a biker, even I have done so, by joining a few people I met at the backpacker hostel. It gives you the freedom to go anywhere, take the road less travelled, and stop at the …
A comprehensive guide for touring Spiti Valley for backpackers and budget travellers including information on routes, top places to see, things to do, offbeat places, homestays, hostels, public transport, etc.
All you need to know about latest HRTC & HPTDC buses to Leh from Delhi, Manali, or Keylong including timetable, route, booking, & fare updated for 2021.
Best places to enjoy a Himalayan Spring in March-April across Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim, Manipur.
Recently there was a news report that Rhododendron cures “that” virus that has been haunting us for two years. This was probably another clickbait item and the news died down soon. Nevertheless, what was amusing is to see people lapping up the news cluelessly. Even some Assamese newspapers reported about the “magic plant” that grows …
Khangsar Khar is basically a large, multi-storied heritage building in Lahaul that is more than 200 years old. 17 Kms northwards of Keylong, It can be called a citadel, fort, or palace, depending on how one looks at it.
Hillu and Twan are Buddhist villages beyond Saichu in Pangi Valley, just a couple of kilometers away from each other. The motorable roads now connect till Hillu while the road to Twan is still being built.
Click to read about a hike to the waterfall beyond Sural Bhatori, delights of autumn colours in the valley, and a taste of Pangwali cuisine.
Trek to Bashleo Pass, a low altitude pass at 3300 mts located in the ecozone of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), connecting Bathad and Kullu Sarahan.
Si Lha is an offbeat Gompa near Gondhla Village in Titan Valley of Lahaul that can be reached after a short hike.
Bokar Gompa is one of the many centuries old Buddhist Gompas in Lahaul that you can reach after a short hike from Keylong town..
A comprehensive guide to trekking in Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila, Kartik Swami, and Deoria Tal in Garhwal, Uttarakhand along with route map and accommodation details in each location.
