Bashleo Pass Trek: Towards Summer Snow
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.
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Chehni Kothi: The Two Towers
Chehni Kothi, Cheni Kothi or Chaini Kothi is a small village near Jibhi, known for a medieval fort-like structure one can reach with a short trek. Although it is called a fort, to me they looked more like a tower.
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Sainj Valley: All You Need to Know
Sainj Valley is the lesser-known cousin of Tirthan Valley and both constitute the Great Himalayan National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh. There is much to do here including treks, cultural experiences, majestic meadows, tower temples, and village homestays.
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Deori & Manyashi: Unexpected Village Hikes in Sainj Valley
Deori or Dehuri or Deohari is one of the major villages deep inside in Sainj Valley. It can act as a gateway to Pundrik Lake as well as numerous other villages higher up.
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Pundrik Rishi Lake, Sainj: Trek from Jhili to Upper Neahi
Pundrik Rishi Lake is a sacred lake deep inside the Sainj Valley in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) near Upper Neahi Village. It takes a short hike to reach it.
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Shungchul Mahadev of Shangarh: Celestial Meadows, Resurrected Citadel
The lush green alpine meadows of Shangarh village in Sainj Valley of the Great Himalayan Park ecozone is a sight to behold along with the Shangchul Mahadev Temple.
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Pekhri Village: The Other Route from Gushaini
Pekhri near Gushaini is another village in Tirthan Valley that can be an attraction on its own and can also act as a base camp for many treks in the Great Himalayan National Park.
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Malana Trek: A Democratic “High”
Trek to the Malana Village near Parvati valley known for its secluded culture and ancient democratic traditions. Trek routes from Kasol, taxi rates & other info.
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Kheerganga Trek: Expected More!
Kheerganga Trek has become too popular of late, mainly due to the popularity of Kasol as a hippie joint. Here is a guide for all you need to know for the trek.
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Jalori Pass: All You Need to Know
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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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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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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