Trekking

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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Deoria Tal: Mini Trek, Mythical Break

2018/12/152018/12/16 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments "Rudraprayag", "Uttarakhand", Chopta, Deoria Tal, Himalayas, Mastura, Rohini Bugyal, Sari Gaon, Sari Village, Ukimath

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.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Lahaul Trekking

Miyar Valley Trek: Infinite Plains, Infinite Escapades

2018/05/302018/07/25 Jitaditya Narzary 31 Comments Keylong, Khanjar, Lahaul, Miyar Nala, Miyar Valley Trek, Shukto, Udaipir

Carpet of wild flowers, meeting with Gaddis, fall on the river… Trek to Miyar Valley was full of incidents.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Trekking

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.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Mandi Trekking

Trek to Shikari Devi: The Huntress Under the Sky

2017/07/062017/08/03 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments Hiamchal Pradesh, Janjehli, Karsog, Mandi, Shikari Devi Temple, Shikari Devi Trek, Shikari Mata

After the misadventures in Chhatri, I settled down in Janjehli for a few days. I liked the feel of the

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Trekking

The Serolsar Detour

2017/06/142019/03/08 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment Himachal Pradesh, Jalori Pass Trek, Serolsar Lake, Shoja

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.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Trekking

Bashleo Pass Trek: Towards Summer Snow

2017/06/012018/01/02 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments Bashleo Pass, Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Kullu Sarahan

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.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Trekking

Beyond Batahad: Rise of the Machines in the Valley of Gods

2017/05/252019/03/26 Jitaditya Narzary 18 Comments Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Phalachan, Phalachan Valley, Tirthan, UNESCO world heritage site

A short walk in the GHNP ecozone to one of the interior villages beyond Batahad (Bathad), in the Tirthan Valley.

Indian Himalayas Trekking Uttarakhand

Dayara Bugyal: A Trek through a Hailstorm

2017/05/192017/12/20 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments "Uttarakhand", Barsu, Bhatwari, Dayara Bugyal Trek, Garhwal, GMVN, Raithal, Uttarkashi

Many trivial issues threatened the trek but in the end Dayara Bugyal turned out to be a simple day-trek. Reaching the starting point was a bigger problem than the actual trek. The weather also kept throwing hailstones but it was never heavy enough.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kullu Trekking

Gushaini to Rolla: Trek to the Beginning

2017/04/272018/05/28 Jitaditya Narzary 9 Comments GHNP, Great Himalayan, Gushaini, National Park, Rolla, Tirthan Valley

It is basically an 8 KM long trek from Gushaini to the official entry point of GHNP near Rolla. It is probably the only place where even reaching the entry point can be considered a trek in itself.

Himachal Pradesh Indian Himalayas Kangra Trekking

Sidhpur Part 1: Delirious Spring

2017/03/312017/08/03 Jitaditya Narzary 31 Comments Dharamsala, Dhauladhar, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Sidhpur

The unexpected joy and beauty of delightful spring colours of the vast pastures near Sidhpur, an affluent suburb of Dharamsala.

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