Kasauli, Shimla, Narkanda: A memorable trip
It was a usual Mumbai morning – as always. It was the usual Mumbai traffic jam – as always. It was the usual boring feeling going to office – as always. It was a call from dad – not as always! He proposed a trip to Chandigarh & Narkanda – not as always!! I felt [...]
Trek into Great Himalayan National Park
As planned, we trekked and camped in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), following the river Tirthan upstream into the park for about 15kms and back, over 4 nights and 5 days. Our porters, camping equipment and food were arranged by Raju’s Guesthouse, which meant that all we had to do was tag along. And [...]
Raju Guest House in Tirthan Valley
Himachal’s Tirthan Valley is home to the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), which was high on our must-visit list. While planning our route earlier on, we thought that it would make sense to visit this part of the state whenever we get to Kullu, as it would be closer from there. From Narkanda, the plan [...]
In the heart of apple country – Thanedhar
About 18kms northeast of Narkanda is the little village of Thanedar. Situated just off the old Hindustan-Tibet road, it is where the apple-farming revolution, if you can call it that, originated. The British had introduced cooking apples in India in the late 19th century but these were not sweet and therefore not coveted by the [...]
Saroga forest nature walk at Thanedhar
On most days, Thakur Saheb, the amiable host of Banjara’s Orchard Retreat (Thanedar), takes his guests on a nature walk through the Saroga Forest. On the way to Saroga Forest Background: Vaibhav, Mahima, and Thakur Saheb This walk is highly recommended since he helps you identify the local flora and when things get too “botany”, [...]
Giri Ganga
When we started out from Shimla, our aim was to explore the Pabbar valley, which is in Himachal’s southeast corner. The little village of Khara Pathar falls on the way and therefore became our first stop. It is located quite scenically in a forest of Deodar trees and apple orchards at a height of about [...]
Tibetian New Year Losar in Himachal
Losar, the Tibetian New Year was celebrated in Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala on February 14, 2010. On the traditional Tibetan calendar it was 2136 being bid a fond farewell and 2137 being greeted. The Tibetan calendar is based on a lunar cycle of 60 years. It consists of 12 animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, [...]
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 travel operator and taxiwalla refers this place to one and all who visit Shimla. A quick search on Internet suggests that [...]
Glorious Jalori: A Ride to Remember
“Where are you from?” asked the unassuming Bong in a pink half sweater. However disappointed I was with him, I had to answer, “From Delhi”. “Delhi to Jalori Pass on a bike?” pink half sweater couldn’t believe what he heard and gathered all his sweatered and mufflered family members to witness the wonder that I [...]
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 me to pack my bags to Kullu for the Kullu Dusherra the next morning. It [...]
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Holiday Cottages & Resort Manali
Holiday Cottages over the years have become synonym to a perfect gateway for a refreshing and enjoyable holiday in Manali. The property initially started with 4 Cottages is now a 45 room Resort and has been suitably renamed as Holiday Cottages and Resort. The resort offers superb views of the snow clad mountains and the valley probably [...]
