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Disappointing trip to Kufri near Shimla

Disappointing trip to Kufri near Shimla

Kufri near Shimla, over the years, is a must- visit place for tourists coming to Shimla. This tourist season again lakhs of tourists will be visiting the place with much anticipation. After all, every... 

The bedazzlement: Mandi and Prashar Lake

The bedazzlement: Mandi and Prashar Lake

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... 

Manali Travelogue

Manali Travelogue

We went to Chakki benk from Pune and picked up a taxi booked through the Himachal taxi union. The journey till Kangra was through some low, brown yet impressive hills with many dry rocky beds passing by.... 

Chandratal Lake

Chandratal Lake

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... 

Hotel Iceland Manali

Hotel Iceland 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... 

Nahan and Renuka

Nahan and Renuka

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... 

Thanedhar – A story of Stokes legacy

Thanedhar – A story of Stokes legacy

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... 

Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kalka to Shimla train journey is the one of the most sought after journey in the country. This track is now on the UNESCO’s world heritage rail site. This is one of the oldest hill railway track built... 

Holiday Cottages Manali

Holiday Cottages Manali

Looking for a refreshing holiday away from the busy streets of Manali town, then Holiday Cottage has the perfect location. The hotel has superb views, one of the best in Manali. It offers accommodation... 

Chail

Chail

Chail reminds one of the deodars, the oak forests and lush grasslands. This former capital of Maharaja of Patiala, is 45 km from Shimla towards Kufri. In 1891, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred...