Never heard of Thachi Valley? Well, no one can blame you for that. It is another of those gems the Seraj Region of Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh has to offer but I think this one has all the characteristics for the ultimate tourism storm.
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.
Barot is a secluded valley watered by the rivers Uhl and Lamba Dug, at an altitude of 1800 meters. This area is also called Chauhar or Chuhar Valley. It is located on the border of Kangra and Mandi districts. The area beyond Barot is Chota Bhangal, followed by remote Bara Bhangal.
After the misadventures in Chhatri, I settled down in Janjehli for a few days. I liked the feel of the place with all its inexpensive homestays set amidst apple orchards. Travelshoebum left due to some urgencies and I was back to solo trekking again. The primary intention, of course, was to trek to the shrine …
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We left Gadagushaini after the morning detour to Bahu. We were now totally bereft of money and still nowhere near an ATM. Chattri was the next logical destination with another ancient temple but the place also did not have an ATM as per our information. So, we decided to take the bus to Chattri, visit …
Not many people visit the Gadagushaini region in Mandi district. Roads are not in good shape and information is scarce. But that is what has kept the place pristine and people generous.
Travelogue and guide to Kamru Nag temple and lake trek Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Parashar Lake is around 49 kms from Mandi, which is a reasonably big town well connected with the plains.
To reach the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), smaller roads deviate from Aut. You can get local buses to either Banjar or Sainj.
Travel tips to rarely seen Karsog Valley in Mandi Distrcit, Hiamachal Pradesh.
