Himachal Pradesh

The Complete Spiti & Kinnaur Itinerary (14 Days)

2019/04/142019/04/15 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Chitkul, Kalpa, Kaza, Nako, Sangla, Spiti Kinnaur Itinerary, Spiti Valley Itinerary

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tayul Monastery Trek: An Unexpected Picnic on a Gloomy Day

2018/09/052018/09/05 Jitaditya Narzary 3 Comments Keylong, Lahaul, Tayul

Tayul is a 17th century Gompa around 7 KMs from Keylong, the HQ of Lahaul. The monastery established by a Zanskari monk is located at around 3600 meters and can be reached only through a brief trek.

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Sach Pass Crossing: Travelogue & Travel Guide

2018/08/252018/08/26 Jitaditya Narzary 17 Comments Bairagarh, Chamba, Killar, Pangi Valley, Saach Pass, Sach Jot, Sach Pass

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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Sangla & Chitkul: Complete Guide, Bus Timings, Homestays

2018/08/052019/04/14 Jitaditya Narzary 16 Comments Batseri, Chitkul, Chitkul Bus Timing, Kamru Fort, Kinnaur, Rakcham, Sangla, Sangla Dorm

Chitkul and Sangla travel guide for budget backpackers including bus timings, affordable dorms, homestays, hostels, road conditions, things to do, culture, and people.

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Dhankar Monastery: An Unexpected Hike

2018/06/092018/06/09 Jitaditya Narzary 24 Comments #60DaysOfSummer, Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, Spiti

To reach Dhankar on public transport, catch the Kaza to Peo bus at around 7.30 AM and reach Sichling in an hour. If coming from Tabo, look for Sumdo-Kaza bus, which reaches Tabo at around 9.30-10 AM. That should also leave you at Sichling in an hour. From Sichling, hitchhike or just hike for 8 KMs to Dhankar.

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