Mandi District: A Delight for All Seasons
Mandi is generally bypassed by most travellers in Himachal en route to more touristy Kullu-Manali. But the Mandi town & district has many hidden gems.
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Indian Himalayas
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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Thang: That Village Beyond the LOC
Thang village is located beyond the LOC on India-Pakistan Border. It is the northernmost village in India. Tourists can visit the army bunkers but may not be allowed to visit the village itself.
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Patal Bhuvaneshwar: The Ultimate Kumaoni Delight No One Told You About
Patal Bhuvaneshwar is an excellent offbeat option in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, that offers a limestone cave temple, along with birding, trekking, and responsible village tourism.
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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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Ladakh Bus Service: All You Need to Know
Comprehensive bus timings and fares within Ladakh. Catch them from Leh to explore Nubra, Turtuk, Pangong, Tso Moriri, Dah Biama, Lamayuru, Kargil, Zanskar & more.
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Stok, Likir, & Alchi: The Last Ride of the Season
A quick ride through Stok Palace, Stok, Gompa, Likir Gompa, & Alchi Gompa in October, end of season, followed by a close escape to Manali from Leh.
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Palaces & Forts to see during Ladakh Trip
Due to its Tibetan Buddhist heritage, people identify Ladakh as a land of gompas but it used to be an independent Kingdom too. Naturally, there are lots of palaces and forts in Ladakh too. Some of them can be found in the city of Leh itself while many others are scattered in the far-off areas.
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Thikse Monastery: One for the Giants
Thikse Monastery on the Leh-Manali highway is a structure so massive that it is hard not to notice it. This 15th-century construction is one of the largest gompas in Ladakh and design is compared often to Potala Palace.
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The Complete Spiti & Kinnaur Itinerary (14 Days)
A comprehensive general 14-day itinerary covering the most popular points in Spiti Valley as well as Kinnaur, starting from Shimla and ending in Manali.
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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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