Manali Beyond Clichés: How Backpackers Can Salvage the Manali Trip
Best offbeat things to do around Kullu and Manali including INR 250 hostels to eclectic hikes such as Lambadug, Bijli Mahadev, Kaisdhar, Lug Valley, & More.
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Himachal Pradesh
Kangra offbeat Travel Guide
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
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
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
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
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
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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Miyar Valley Trek: Infinite Plains, Infinite Escapades
Carpet of wild flowers, meeting with Gaddis, fall on the river… Trek to Miyar Valley was full of incidents.
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Kheerganga Tourist Ban: What does it mean?
All tents, huts, and cafes have been removed from Kheerganga as per court orders. Trekkers can still go to Kheerganga. But the comforts of readymade beds and food won’t be waiting for you up there. Using Kalga as the base is the best alternative.
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Tirthan Valley: Gushaini Travel & Trekking Guide
Tirthan Valley centred around Gushaini is a part of the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Many short and long treks can be done through the valley. Angling, ecotourism, and cultural escapades in the villages are other attractions. Jibhi and Jalori Pass are nearby attractions.
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Kaza: One for the Underdog
All you need to know about Kaza, Spiti, including the geography of the town, bus timings from Shimla, Peo, and Manali, homestays, hotels, and hostels, what to see, and what to buy from one of the remotest towns in Himachal Pradesh.
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Nahan and Haripurdhar: A confusing week through Sirmaur
The Sirmaur district was a princely state called Sirmur, also called Nahan State after the capital of Nahan, one of the bigger towns in Himachal. Nahan is 40 KMs away from Renuka Lake, the largest lake in Himachal named after Renukaji, mother of Parashuram. Haripurdhar, the highest town in Sirmaur at 2700 metres, is 60 Kms further from Renukaji.
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