I wonder why people who plan to explore the most beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh only end up visiting Shimla or Manali. What a lost opportunity to experience the real beauty of Himachal Pradesh which lies in locations beyond these popular towns. I was fortunate to visit this amazing place last year, a first-hand experience that…
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Cherring’s homestay , Kibber
Cherring’s Homestay is located in Kibber village of the Spiti Valley. It has traditional Spitian home decor and furnishing. Rooms are spacious and have good natural lighting. To book a room at Cherring’s homestay please visit Airbnb link. [ratings]
Untouched Kinnaur: Rusklang village Of Ropa valley
Untouched & Unexplored Kinnaur Kinnaur in northeast Himachal, surrounded by Tibet in the east, is the least explored and the second least populous district, after Lahaul & Spiti, in Himachal Pradesh, India. The old Hindustan-Tibet road, the ancient Silk Route, passes through Kinnaur along the banks of Sutlej River. Kinnaur Kailash is a peak (6500…
Delightful Charang Village
After trekking for what seemed like most part of the day from Thangi & Lambar, we reached Charang – a delightful little village. I had no clue what lay ahead of us – the Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama! Charang, Last village on Indo Tibetan border: One of the most challenging, once in a lifetime adventures I’ve had in the Himalayas. A day…
Charang Monastery: The most Holy temple of Kinnaur
Charang Monastery, Kinnaur My first ever trek was to Kedarnath in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, a small town in the Garhwal Himalayas flanked by snow-covered peaks, famous for its Shiva temple. Almost a decade later when I got the opportunity to do the Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek, I was thrilled! After traveling in public transport, bikes, and cars,…
Chitkul: Scenic Last Frontier Village Of Kinnaur
The signboard read “हिंदुस्तान का आखरी ढाबा” (The last dhaba of Hindostan) as we reached Chitkul after witnessing some amazing views of Sangla village and exploring the trail to Chitkul village beside the Baspa river. Chitkul: The Last Village In Sangla valley Of Kinnaur Kinnaur, the land of the mythological Kinnauras is almost divided in…
