Indian Himalayas

Jalori Pass: All You Need to Know

2019/03/08 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Banjar, Ghiagi, Jalori Jot, Jalori Pass, Jibhi, Khanag, Shoja

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.

Indian Himalayas Ladakh Leh

Hemis Monastery: Salvation in Autumn

2019/02/072019/02/11 Jitaditya Narzary 5 Comments Autumn in Ladakh, Fall Colours, Hemis, Hemis Monastery, ladakh, Leh, Leh-Manali Highway, Willows

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.

Brokpa Area Indian Himalayas Ladakh

Dah Village: The Citadel of Brokpas

2019/01/112019/01/11 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Biama, Brokpa, Dah

Dah & nearby villages of Biama & Baldez are the most important villages of Brokpa people & a good place to experience their culture, history, and traditions,

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas

14 Offbeat Himachal Destinations No One Told You About

2018/12/252018/12/26 Jitaditya Narzary 31 Comments Gada Gushaini, Himachal Pradesh, Janjehli, Karsog, Lahaul, Offbeat Himachal, Pabbar Valley, Pangi Valley, Sainj Valley

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.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kangra

Barot Valley: Travelogue & Travel Guide

2018/12/222018/12/26 Jitaditya Narzary 30 Comments #60DaysOfSummer, Barot, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Mandi

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.

Indian Himalayas Trekking Uttarakhand

Deoria Tal: Mini Trek, Mythical Break

2018/12/152018/12/16 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments "Rudraprayag", "Uttarakhand", Chopta, Deoria Tal, Himalayas, Mastura, Rohini Bugyal, Sari Gaon, Sari Village, Ukimath

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.

Indian Himalayas Ladakh Leh

Leh Old Town Heritage Walk

2018/12/10 Jitaditya Narzary 9 Comments Leh Heritage Walk, Leh Old Town, Leh Palace, Offbeat Things to do in Leh

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.

Indian Himalayas Ladakh Nubra-Shyok

Bactrian Camels of Hunder: Relics of the Silk Road

2018/12/012018/12/03 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Bactrian Camel, DOuble-humpedCamel, Hunder, Ladakh Camel Ride, Nubra Camel Ride, Nubra Valley

Bactrian Camel Ride in Nubra Valley is a touristy cliche. But what is fascinating is their very existence in this place because they were primarily used in the ancient Silk Road caravans as a pack animal.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kangra Traveller FAQs

Kangra offbeat Travel Guide

2018/11/212018/11/29 Jitaditya Narzary 15 Comments Andretta, Bir-Billing, Indrahara, Kangra, Masroor, Palampur, Triund

Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh has a lot to see beyond McLeodganj and Dharamshala. From Bir-Billing to Indrahara and from Masroor to Barot, here is a short guide.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Lahaul Traveller FAQs

Keylong & Lahaul Travel Guide

2018/11/202018/11/21 Jitaditya Narzary 11 Comments "Udaipur", Gemur, Gondhla, Guru Ghantal, Kardang, Keylong, Lahaul, Miyar, Pattan Valley, Shashur, Sissu, Tandi, Tayul, Yardong

Guide for Keylong and Lahaul. What to see and do, maps, hotels, connectivity, bus timings, monasteries, treks, and other details along with photographs.