Keylong & Lahaul Travel Guide
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.
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Lahaul
Trilokinath Temple: The Jewel of Pattan Valley, Lahaul
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.
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Tayul Monastery Trek: An Unexpected Picnic on a Gloomy Day
Tayul is a 17th century Gompa around 7 KMs from Keylong, the HQ of Lahaul. The monastery established by a Zanskari monk is located at around 3600 meters and can be reached only through a brief trek.
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Miyar Valley Trek: Infinite Plains, Infinite Escapades
Carpet of wild flowers, meeting with Gaddis, fall on the river… Trek to Miyar Valley was full of incidents.
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Yardong Gompa: Hidden in Plain Sight
Yardong Gompa is located very near to Keylong by the side of the main road yet almost nobody seems to be visiting it. After googling, I could barely find a couple of mentions of it.
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Kardang Monastery Trek: Lamas Across the Bhaga
People normally drive for almost 20 KMs to Kardang Monastery from Keylong. But you can also take the shorter but harder route and trek directly from Keylong.
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Miyar, an unfulfilled dream!
Many serious trekkers opt for the multi-day trek to Miyar glacier and beyond. But I had neither the time nor the budget for this. I just wanted to experience the valley, which I expected to be covered with bright summer blossoms.
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Shashur Monastery : Trek to the Gompa amidst the Blue Pines
The valley around Keylong, and in fact the entire Lahaul was at its fecund best during June and July. In fact it was so fecund that I almost found it erotic. The days were long and the colours were popping out of the landscape. So, this post is not only an account of a solitary trek to Shahsur but a love letter to Lahaul.
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