himachal pradesh

Manali is a hill station located in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of about 2,050 metres. It is also about 270 kms North of the state capital which is Shimla. Manali is a popular tourist spot especially during the summer when people want to get away from...

I am putting some words out for Thachi Valley One more unknown beautiful offbeat and budget friendly destination for nature lovers and trekkers. I bet 99% of you have no idea about Thachi Valley. I have been there and local people of the valley has request me to put some words out about the...

Himachal Pradesh is a big state with a lot of beautiful places to see and explore, a lot of them which are unknown and unexplored. There are so many people who go to the usual places like Shimla and Manali, which are places that I would rather avoid going. I am a kind of person who wants to be...

I am going to be in Manali in a couple of weeks and I am thinking of going to the popular Rohtang Pass which I have only heard or read about. So that I don't waste any time traveling I want to make sure that I get some questions answered which would help me decide my trip to Rohtang Pass. 1...

I am planning to stay at Barot for a couple of weeks and want to pre book my accommodation but the choices are limited. Sachin guest house looks like the only decent (if you want to call it that) at Barot and I am not too sure if I would like to stay there. I am hoping to get first hand review...

Does any one know where the Dalai Lama lives in India? I had no idea he lived in India until I read an article yesterday. I would like to go visit him once on my next trip to India.

I am from South India and will be in Chandigarh for some business purposes, along with me I will bring my wife and son. As Manali is not so far away we want to spend some good quality time with the family after the business work has finished. I have not been to North India before and need some...

I have been to Himachal, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir during the months of June, July but I have never been there during the winter season when the roads are closed. What is it like visiting those places during winter and what transportation options are available? I will be travelling solo.

We three friends are going Spiti Valley in the second week of August and require some help with the itinerary. We will be travelling from Delhi so please provide a suitable itinerary from our origin to Spiti Valley, and our trip will be for eight days. This will be a first trip to Spiti Valley...

I have just started trekking and looking for my next trek to be in the Himalayas. The trek should either be in Himachal or Uttarakhand, some incline in elevation would be good but not a lot, I don't mind a little snow but not too much of it. My fitness levels are average and still working on...