Dodra Village: Amaranths beyond Chanshal
Dodra is the first major village in the Dodra Kwar region that you reach after crossing the Chanshal Pass.
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Autumn in Spiti: Fall Colours in September-October
Autumn in Spiti is a delightful period to enjoy fall colours and explore the land in general with clear views and moderate temperature.
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Sach Pass Crossing: Travelogue & Travel Guide
All details about Sach Pass including routes, road conditions, distances, homestays, bus timings, ATMs, phone network and other details. The 4400 meters high pass remains among the most difficult roads in India connecting to Pangi Valley, the remotest corner of Himachal.
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Why is a Snow Leopard Tours Cost So High?
Why snow leopard tours in remote Himalayan regions such as Ladakh and Spiti are so expensive?
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Serolsar Lake Trek: A Quick Detour from Jalori Pass
A trek to Serolsar Lake (Also spelled Seruvalsar or Sirol Sar) from Jalori Pass. A quick hike to the temple of Budhi Nagin.
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Fagli Festival (Phagli) at Sharchi, Tirthan Valley
Fagli Festival happens at various places of the inner Seraj region, especially Tirthan and Banjar Valleys during mid February. I attended this festival of masked dance in Sharchi Village.
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Lug Valley: The Edge of Kullu
Lug Valley or Lag Valley is located in Kullu district. It’s a secluded area that was once known for timber trade. It is one of the most beautiful areas, a detour from busy town of Kullu, full of fecund villages brimming with fruit orchards. Beyond the villages, there are many quick hikes to sacred shrines of local devis and devtas.
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Pattan Valley Exploration: A Short Hike from Jahalman to Othang
Pattan Valley is one of the three main components of Lahaul region. It roughly includes the area between Tandi (Tandi) to Udaipur along the Chandrabhaga.
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Sainj Valley: All You Need to Know
Sainj Valley is part of Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh. Much to do here including treks, cultural experiences, majestic meadows, tower temples, and village homestays in Shangarh, Upper Neahi, Deori, Raila, and Shanshar.
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Devikothi: The Sanctum of Churah
Churah is a region 60-70 KM northwards of Chamba, on the feet of Sach Pass (4400 meters). Tissa/Bhanjraru is the main town here but the most important heritage village is Devikothi with its famous temple. There are many other villages here, the most noteworthy one being Bairagarh, because it is located on the highway leading to Sach Pass.
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Sar Pass: Bypass Kasol & Tosh to Find Bliss
Sar Pass is a multiday trek from Kasol via Grahan.
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Dainkund Trek: Towards Pohlani Mata Mandir
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.
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