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.
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.
Hillu and Twan are Buddhist villages beyond Saichu in Pangi Valley, just a couple of kilometers away from each other. The motorable roads now connect till Hillu while the road to Twan is still being built.
Click to read about a hike to the waterfall beyond Sural Bhatori, delights of autumn colours in the valley, and a taste of Pangwali cuisine.
Trek to Bashleo Pass, a low altitude pass at 3300 mts located in the ecozone of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), connecting Bathad and Kullu Sarahan.
Si Lha is an offbeat Gompa near Gondhla Village in Titan Valley of Lahaul that can be reached after a short hike.
Bokar Gompa is one of the many centuries old Buddhist Gompas in Lahaul that you can reach after a short hike from Keylong town..
Guide for Lahaul region of Himachal centered around Keylong. What to see and do, maps, hotels, connectivity, bus timings, monasteries, treks, and other details along with photographs.
A complete guide to visiting Pangi Valley including its sub valleys like Hudan, Sural, Saichu etc all the details about reaching the valley, public transport, hotels, homestays, network availability, places to see & more.
Trilokinath Temple at Tunde near Udaipur is one of the most important temples in Himachal. It is rarely visited by outsiders due to the remoteness of the Lahaul circuit but for the locals, it is a very important pilgrimage, and more importantly, it works for both Hindus and Buddhists, as it happens in many of parts of the state.
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, traditional food & wine and offbeat villages.
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..
