Very few of the Himalayan adventures have captured the beauty of natural contrasts as wonderfully as the Hampta Pass Trek. The trek covers an area where you would go from the dense forest and grasslands of Kullu to the barren high-altitude areas of Lahaul within 4-5 days only. I had heard of this trek being […]
Hampta Pass Trek: From the Green Valleys of Kullu to the Cold Desert of Lahaul Read More »
So, after that dead autumn visit in 2012, I could never return to the Parashar Lake (or Prasher as they pronounce) for more than a decade, simply because there was a lot more to cover in this state. Finally, last summer, I decided to fix this and catch the lake at the peak of summer,
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While I have been to Spiti many times, the Pin Valley region had remained elusive. I don’t know why, but it was probably because it needed a separate detour of multiple days (as I usually do not hire vehicles and rely on public transport). Anyway, I finally paid a visit to the area. I just
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It’s been more than a decade since my first foray into Kinnaur. Back then, even though I was new to the region and was ill-informed, I’d ended up there at the perfect season and got the best of the post-monsoon season with the best colors, especially at Rakchham where the buckwehat fields were in full
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Barot was one of my earliest stops during the 60 Days of Summer of 2016. Those were the days when I used to enter the hills without a return date. In spite of various delights I extracted from the valley back then, my explorations were actually limited as I mostly remained in the main Barot
Polling Village from Barot: Trek to Dev Pashakot Moolsthan Read More »
Dodra is the first major village in the Dodra Kwar region that you reach after crossing the Chanshal Pass.
Dodra Village: Amaranths beyond Chanshal Read More »
Autumn in Spiti is a delightful period to enjoy fall colours and explore the land in general with clear views and moderate temperature.
Autumn in Spiti: Fall Colours in September-October Read More »
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.
Sach Pass Crossing: Travelogue & Travel Guide Read More »
Why snow leopard tours in remote Himalayan regions such as Ladakh and Spiti are so expensive?
Why is a Snow Leopard Tours Cost So High? Read More »
A trek to Serolsar Lake (Also spelled Seruvalsar or Sirol Sar) from Jalori Pass. A quick hike to the temple of Budhi Nagin.
Serolsar Lake Trek: A Quick Detour from Jalori Pass Read More »
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.
Fagli Festival (Phagli) at Sharchi, Tirthan Valley Read More »
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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