A day trek through the open meadows of Dirang Valley that can be reached after a quick hike. It can be a part of longer Dirang Dzong to Sangti Valley trek if developed and promoted well. Scores of treks are possible in Dirang including the one described above, although not all have been developed yet for tourists.
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Netravati Peak trek is an offbeat trek route in the Chikmagalur District. It is a part of the Western Ghat range which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is not far from Kundremukh but this is a different route.
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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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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 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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The Deoria Tal in itself is a very small lake reached after a short hike from Sari village near Chopta, but it is an excellent spot for camping, sighting distant peaks of Chaukhamba and star gazing.
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Carpet of wild flowers, meeting with Gaddis, fall on the river… Trek to Miyar Valley was full of incidents.
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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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After the misadventures in Chhatri, I settled down in Janjehli for a few days. I liked the feel of the
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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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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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A short walk in the GHNP ecozone to one of the interior villages beyond Batahad (Bathad), in the Tirthan Valley.
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