Bokar Gompa near Keylong, Lahaul
Bokar Gompa is one of the many centuries old Buddhist Gompas in Lahaul that you can reach after a short hike from Keylong town..
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Himachal Pradesh
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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Pangi Valley: Himachal’s Best Kept Secret
A complete guide to visiting Pangi Valley including its sub valleys like Hudan, Sural, Saichu etc all the details about reaching the valley, public transport, hotels, homestays, network availability, places to see & more.
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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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Kinnaur Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Blog
Kinnaur is one of the most diverse and fascinating districts of Himachal Pradesh. Places like Kalpa, Sangla, and Chitkul have become famous of late, but there is much more that can be done in this region including serious trekking, cultural explorations, traditional food & wine and offbeat villages.
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Spiti Valley Bus Timings: Exploring Spiti with HRTC
Bus timings for going to Spiti Valley and coming out. Also timings to local villages from Kaza, along with timings from Kullu-Manali, recking Peo & Shimla..
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Kinnaur Bus Timings: Exploring Kinnaur with HRTC
As you probably know already, Kinnaur primarily needs to be explored on HRTC buses, unless you have a vehicle and good enough to drive/ride through these roads or rich enough to hire a cab. The good news is that the bus service in Kinnaur is pretty good. The main locations have regular buses from major
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Nainsukh: Art Imitating Art
The film Nainsukh is based on the life and works of the eponymous painter, a master of Pahari paintings, which is an integral part of the Himalayan cultural heritage.
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Chamba: Serenading Iravati
Chamba is situated in the banks of River Ravi. Ancient Vedic texts call it “Iravati”, which of course is much more feminine and alluring. There are many medieval temples and palaces here while the museum has an exquisite collection of Pahari miniatures.
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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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Kangra Travel Guide Beyond Dharamshala
Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh has a lot to see beyond McLeodganj and Dharamshala. From Bir-Billing to Indrahara and from Masroor to Barot, here is a short guide.
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Triund Trek: All You Need to Know
In order to overcome the socialist guilt of excessive consumption at McLeod Ganj, I decided to undertake the Triund Trek the next day.
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