Stok, Likir, & Alchi: The Last Ride of the Season
A quick ride through Stok Palace, Stok, Gompa, Likir Gompa, & Alchi Gompa in October, end of season, followed by a close escape to Manali from Leh.
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Indian Himalayas
Palaces & Forts to see during Ladakh Trip
Due to its Tibetan Buddhist heritage, people identify Ladakh as a land of gompas but it used to be an independent Kingdom too. Naturally, there are lots of palaces and forts in Ladakh too. Some of them can be found in the city of Leh itself while many others are scattered in the far-off areas.
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Thikse Monastery: One for the Giants
Thikse Monastery on the Leh-Manali highway is a structure so massive that it is hard not to notice it. This 15th-century construction is one of the largest gompas in Ladakh and design is compared often to Potala Palace.
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The Complete Spiti & Kinnaur Itinerary (14 Days)
A comprehensive general 14-day itinerary covering the most popular points in Spiti Valley as well as Kinnaur, starting from Shimla and ending in Manali.
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Jalori Pass: All You Need to Know
Jalori Pass is a low altitude motorable pass at 3200 meters that connects Kullu and Shimla districts of Himachal through the Seraj region near Jibhi & Banjar.
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Hemis Monastery: Salvation in Autumn
Hemis is among the largest monasteries in Ladakh, but I was obsessed more with amazing autumn landscapes & also with the unlikely Jesus theories linked to it.
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Dah Village: The Citadel of Brokpas
Dah & nearby villages of Biama & Baldez are the most important villages of Brokpa people & a good place to experience their culture, history, and traditions,
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14 Offbeat Himachal Destinations No One Told You About
This list is NOT about Malana, Chitkul, or Spiti. These are genuinely offbeat destinations in Himachal Pradesh such as Pangi valley, Lahaul, Gada Gushaini, Pabbar Valley, Sainj Valley, Janjehli, Karsog, Miyar, Sirmaur and many more.
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Barot Valley: Travelogue & Travel Guide
Barot is a secluded valley watered by the rivers Uhl and Lamba Dug, at an altitude of 1800 meters. This area is also called Chauhar or Chuhar Valley. It is located on the border of Kangra and Mandi districts. The area beyond Barot is Chota Bhangal, followed by remote Bara Bhangal.
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Deoria Tal: Mini Trek, Mythical Break
The Deoria Tal in itself is a very small lake reached after a short hike from Sari village near Chopta, but it is an excellent spot for camping, sighting distant peaks of Chaukhamba and star gazing.
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Leh Old Town Heritage Walk
The heritage walk around Leh Old Town is a reminder of its status as a trade hub of the Silk Route. It covers Leh Palace, Tsemo Gompa, Central Asian Museum, Zorawar Fort, and much more.
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Manali Beyond Clichés: How Backpackers Can Salvage the Manali Trip
Best offbeat things to do around Kullu and Manali including INR 250 hostels to eclectic hikes such as Lambadug, Bijli Mahadev, Kaisdhar, Lug Valley, & More.
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