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Mon, Oct 5 2009
The bedazzlement: Mandi and Prashar Lake

The bedazzlement: Mandi and Prashar Lake

Also in: Hot Spots, Travelogue

Here is the first part of my trip report of the Mandi – Kullu – Manikaran – Kasol – Manali trip. The journey began on the night of  Friday the 28th when I got a call from my cousins asking... 

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Fri, Sep 4 2009
Karsog

Karsog

Also in: Off Beat, Travelogue

A long weekend looms in Shimla. It’s best to leave the town to the invaders: increasingly numerous, sometimes dirty, badly behaved tourists. How many houses and streets does it take before a town begins... 

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Mon, Aug 31 2009
Travelogue; Shimla Spiti Manali

Travelogue; Shimla Spiti Manali

Also in: Travelogue

This is a travelogue covering a two week holiday in this region. The entire planning and logistics arrangement of the trip was based on the information published in various posts and forums of India Mike. Background... 

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Mon, Aug 24 2009
Chandratal Lake

Chandratal Lake

Also in: Hot Spots, Travelogue

Chandra Tal Lake is situated at a height of 4300 m and 6 km away from the Kunzum Pass in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Boasting of a circumference of about 2.5 km, the deep blue-water... 

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Fri, Aug 21 2009
Hotel Iceland Manali

Hotel Iceland Manali

Also in: Hot Spots, Hotels, Manali

If the idea of looking out of hotel window and seeing the meandering Beas river  or snow-capped mountains, or pine forests, or lush green valleys excites you, Iceland Hotel is the ideal address near... 

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Thu, Aug 6 2009
Nahan and Renuka

Nahan and Renuka

Also in: Hot Spots

Situated at the Southern tip of Himachal Pradesh, Nahan is off the touristy trail. At an height of 932 meter, Nahan is situated in the Shivalik hills. The city is believed to be founded in 1621 by Raja... 

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Mon, Aug 3 2009
Thanedhar – A story of Stokes legacy

Thanedhar – A story of Stokes legacy

Also in: Hot Spots

Enjoying an apple after a nice lunch on a Sunday afternoon at Banjara Retreat Thanedhar, I wondered how many people in India know the wonderful journey of apples, all the way from North America to India. The... 

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Sat, Aug 1 2009
Trip Report through Kinnaur and Spiti

Trip Report through Kinnaur and Spiti

Also in: Travelogue

It was a totally impulsive decision to travel to Kinnaur and Spiti. My husband and I were discussing how great our Ladakh trip last year had been, and suddenly, out of nowhere we were talking of going... 

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Fri, Jul 31 2009
Tree House Cottages, Manali

Tree House Cottages, Manali

Also in: Homestays

An ideal homestay near Manali, Tree House and Cottages have an unique USP. One of the cottage is atop an oak tree surrounded by orchards and green fields. This quaint cottage is located at Katrain, 19... 

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Thu, Jul 30 2009
Sunrise Villa, Shimla

Sunrise Villa, Shimla

Also in: Homestays

Looking for accommodation in Shimla away from the concrete jungle of the city, Sunrise Villa homestay at Shogi is a welcome surprise. Shoghi is located 13 km before Shimla on the Chandigarh – Shimla... 

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