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Kheerganga Tourist Ban: What does it mean?

2018/05/27 Jitaditya Narzary 10 Comments Kalga, Kasol, Kheerganga Ban, Kheerganga Trek, Parvati valley, Pulga, tosh

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

2018/05/222018/05/22 Jitaditya Narzary 20 Comments Batahad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Phalachan Valley, Tirthan Valley

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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Kalga to Bunbuni Pass Trek

2018/01/062018/05/27 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments Bunbuni Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Kalga, Kasol, Kheerganga Trek, Parvati valley

Bunbuni is a glacier and pass on way to Kheerganga. People usually take the other routes to Kheerganga that are easier. Take Bunbuni route for serious adventure and less crowd.

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Pulga Village: A short walk to the Fairy Forest

2017/09/032018/05/27 Jitaditya Narzary 21 Comments Himachal Pradesh, Kasol, Parvati valley, Pulga, tulga

Pulga was a far more densely populated village compared to Kalga. It actually felt perilously close to Tosh but the rear end of Pulga was spacious and peaceful.

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Trek to Grahan: Far from the Madding Crowd

2017/08/26 Jitaditya Narzary 9 Comments Grahan Trek, Grahan Village, Kasol to Grahan, Parvati valley

Grahan is a 10 KM long trek from Kasol. It takes around 4-5 hours one side. There are many homestays in Grahan.

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Postcards from Rohtang La: One of the World’s Highest Traffic Jam

2017/07/192017/08/03 Jitaditya Narzary 4 Comments Rohtang La, Rohtang Pass, Rohtang Tunnel

I have crossed the Rohtang Pass many times but never clicked a photograph before. The reason for the same is mainly the tedious nature of the crossing. One needs to generally wake up too early to catch the early morning buses going towards either Spiti or Lahaul.

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Malana Tourist Ban: What it Means, and What it Doesn’t

2017/07/112018/08/05 Jitaditya Narzary 26 Comments guesthouse closure, Kasol, Malana, Parvati valley, tourist ban

Malana village has recently banned the guesthouses and homestays from hosting tourists. Here is a first-hand account of it, as well as an effort to analyze and explain the same.

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The Great Himalayan National Park & Jalori Pass Budget Travel Guide

2017/06/282018/05/27 Jitaditya Narzary 29 Comments accomodation, Bashleo Pass, GHNP, GHNP directions, GHNP ecozone, GHNP hotels, GHNP Map, GHNP Travel Guide, GHNP Trekking, Great Himalayan National Park, homestays, Jalori Pass Travel Guide, Jibhi, Raghupurgarh, Raktisar, Sainj, Serolsar, Shangarh, Shoja, stay, Tirath, Tirthan

A comprehensive guide to the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), the villages and treks around it. Accommodation, permits, guides, costs, and all other practical information to explore Sainj and Tirthan Valleys for budget backpackers.

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The Serolsar Detour

2017/06/142017/08/03 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Himachal Pradesh, Jalori Pass Trek, Serolsar Lake, Shoja

I have seen more enticing high altitude lakes in the Himalayas compared to the Serolsar Lake near Jalori Pass. But since it was there, it had to be seen.

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Manali Beyond Clichés: How Backpackers Can Salvage the Manali Trip

2017/06/112018/05/11 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments budget stay manali, cheap accomodation manali, dorms in manali, GHNP, hostels in manali, Kullu, Naggar, offbeat experiences in manali, offbeat things to do in manali, Parvati valley, Sainj, Tirthan, unusual things to do in manali

Finding cheap accommodation in Manali is a nightmare but it is still possible to salvage the situation and have a great experience in Manali by going offbeat.

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Bashleo Pass Trek: Towards Summer Snow

2017/06/012018/01/02 Jitaditya Narzary 13 Comments Bashleo Pass, Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Kullu Sarahan

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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Beyond Batahad: Rise of the Machines in the Valley of Gods

2017/05/252018/05/28 Jitaditya Narzary 18 Comments Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Phalachan, Tirthan, UNESCO world heritage site

A short walk in the GHNP ecozone to one of the interior villages beyond Batahad (Bathad), in the Tirthan Valley.

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