Sar Pass: Bypass Kasol & Tosh to Find Bliss
Sar Pass is a multiday trek from Kasol via Grahan.
Indian Himalayas
Dainkund: A Quick Trek to Pohlani Mata
The Dainkund Peak Trek starting point is located close to Rakhed, around 13-14 KMs from Dalhousie town. It’s at an altitude of around 2200 meters with the Pohlani Mata Temple & clear views of Manimahesh Kailash.
Raila: Twin Towers of Dhaliyara Kothi & Bhatkanda Meadows
Raila region is somewhat secluded from the main Shangarh -Shanshar route of Sainj Valley. The diversion is at some point between Sainj and Ropa. There are many villages here and primary attractions are it’s tower temples and some open meadows higher up.
Manu Rishi Temple Shanshar: A Fair & Five Hitchhikes
Shanshar is one of the remote sub valleys of Sainj Valley. The best known attraction here is the Manu Rishi Temple, where we attended the yearly Shanu Mela.
Dakhrain Festival at Hudan Lake: Pangi Valley
Dakhrain of Pangi Valley is the festival connected to a devil known as Tunta Rakshas. It takes place on 18th July at Hudan lake beyond Hudan Bhatori village..
Bijli Mahadev Temple: Trek to the Lightning Shiva of Kullu
Bijli Mahadev is a Temple Trek in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. At the end of a short day trek, you reach the eponymous temple that’s connected to certain origin myths of the region.
Ladakh Bike Rental Rate List 2022-23
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 …
Spiti Valley Travel Guide: Cold Desert with Warm Hospitality
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.
Leh Bus Service from Delhi, Manali and Keylong 2022
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.
Spring in the Himalayas: Where to Go in April-March?
Best places to enjoy a Himalayan Spring in March-April across Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim, Manipur.
Best Rhododendron Treks in India
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: Citadel Beyond the Bhaga
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.