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Pekhri Village: The Other Route from Gushaini

2019/08/162019/08/16 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Batahad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Pekhri

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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Sainj Valley: All You Need to Know

2019/08/06 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments GHNP, Sainj Valley, Shangarh, Shanshar, Upper Neahi

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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Malana Trek: A Democratic “High”

2019/07/062019/07/10 Jitaditya Narzary 60 Comments backpacking, Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Hippies, india, Jari, Kasol, Malana, Malana Travel Guide, Parvati valley, Trekking

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!

2019/07/022019/07/03 Jitaditya Narzary 22 Comments Himachal Pradesh, Kheerganga, Kheerganga Routes, Parvati valley

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

2019/03/08 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Banjar, Ghiagi, Jalori Jot, Jalori Pass, Jibhi, Khanag, Shoja

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

2018/12/032019/07/03 Jitaditya Narzary 15 Comments Bijli Mahadev, budget stay manali, cheap accomodation manali, dorms in manali, GHNP, hostels in manali, Kaisdhar, Kullu, Lug Valley, Naggar, offbeat experiences in manali, offbeat things to do in manali, unusual things to do in manali

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?

2018/05/272019/07/04 Jitaditya Narzary 11 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

2018/05/222019/08/16 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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