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.
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Kinnaur is one of the most diverse and fascinating districts of Himachal Pradesh. Places like Kalpa, Sangla, and Chitkul have become famous of late, but there is much more that can be done in this region including serious trekking, cultural explorations, and offbeat villages.
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Bus timings for going to Spiti Valley and coming out. Also timings to local villages from Kaza, along with timings from Kullu-Manali, recking Peo & Shimla..
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As you probably know already, Kinnaur primarily needs to be explored on HRTC buses, unless you have a vehicle and
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The film Nainsukh is based on the life and works of the eponymous painter, a master of Pahari paintings, which is an integral part of the Himalayan cultural heritage.
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Chamba is situated in the banks of River Ravi. Ancient Vedic texts call it “Iravati”, which of course is much more feminine and alluring. There are many medieval temples and palaces here while the museum has an exquisite collection of Pahari miniatures.
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Chehni Kothi, Cheni Kothi or Chaini Kothi is a small village near Jibhi, known for a medieval fort-like structure one can reach with a short trek. Although it is called a fort, to me they looked more like a tower.
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Best places to enjoy a Himalayan Spring in March-April across Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim.
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Pithoragarh is directly connected to Delhi with overnight buses from Anand Vihar ISBT (NOT Kashmere Gate ISBT). The nearest train stations to Pithoragarh are Haldwani-Kathgodam (Ranikhet Express from Delhi) and Tanakpur (No direct trains from Delhi). From Kathgodam you can get buses or shared cars via Almora to Pithoragarh (200 KMs) and from Tanakpur via Champawat to Pithoragarh (150 KMs).
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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.
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In order to overcome the socialist guilt of excessive consumption at McLeod Ganj, I decided to undertake the Triund Trek the next day.
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This blog is a complete primer for travelling in Himachal Pradesh. Natural Himalayan allure, good tourism infra, & tourist-friendly locals make it the ultimate long-term backpacking destination in India.
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