Set on the upper hilly terrains of Kangra valley, Dharamshala is one of the most travelled destinations in Himachal Pradesh. The beautiful hill station serves as the residence of the Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Dharamshala region of Himachal Pradesh is cosily nestled in the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas. The famous holiday destination of Himachal...
Kasol is a village in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Elevation of Kasol is 1560 meters, making it a scenic beauty. From past couple of year place is more recognized as tourist hub because of its weather, near treks and hashish! Spots like Chhalal, Rasol, Manikaran, Malana, Tosh, Pulga, Khir Ganga are nearby treks from Kasol. A two hour...
Kunzum Pass is a name among the several high altitude passes amidst the Himalayan peaks. It lies at a height of 4,590 m or 15,060 ft and offers a stunning view of numerous Chandra-Bhaga range peaks at the top. The Kunzum Pass separates Spiti and Lahaul Valley and is situated at a higher altitude than Rohtang Pass. It is one of the most popular and...
Banjar is a little village in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. One must first reach Bahu which is 61 kilometers away from Kullu, but this journey takes about two or three hours because of the hilly terrain. You are rewarded with the beautiful view of the Shrikhand Mahadev - a very famous peak in the Himalayan ranges. There are some cozy huts in...
Among the loftiness of the grand Himalayas and the gushing ambience of the river Beas, Kullu is in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is also called the ‘Valley of Gods’. Previously known as Kulanthpitha, which means 'the end point of the inhabitable world', this wonderful valley has its name in epics such as Ramayana, Mahabharata and...
Located in the Kullu region in Himachal Pradesh, Great Himalayan National Park is bestowed with unique ecological aspect nestled in the Western Himalaya. The four valleys of the park are named Sainj Valley, Tirthan Valley, Jiwa Nal Valley and Parvati Valley. Great Himalayan National Park is home to over 180 bird specials, some rare mammals that include...
Situated on the Indo-Tibetan border in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul is as remote as it gets making it seem like time has come to a standstill. Straddling the Leh-Manali bus route, Lahaul boasts of scenic mountain villages, pristine mountain rivers and medieval monasteries. Lahaul and Spiti jointly form a...
Kaza, sitting huddled in the corner of Himachal Pradesh is a tranquil getaway on the plains of the Spiti River. Lapped by majestic mountains covered in snow, meandering and bubbling rivers and streams and picturesque barren landscape with scattered patches of green, Kaza is a dream destination. It is divided in to two parts: old and new Kaza,...
Dhankar is located in the cold desert of Spiti Valley and looks like a bowl-shaped structure in the hills. It looks almost as if all the old Dhankar houses and fort have emerged straight from the mountains with their back wall being merged on the hill. Dhankar means 'a place in the mountains unreachable for strangers'. This place houses a monastery associated...
Kibber is located in the Spiti Valley area of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the highest motor-able village in the world. It is surrounded by scenic mountains clad by snow. Ki Monastery is located in this village and is one of the many touristy places in the village. It may seem this remote and isolated village of mostly Tibetan Buddhists would...
