Shilha Village: Offbeat Parvati Valley
Over the years, Parvati Valley has become a popular tourist region – almost too popular, I would say. Places like Kasol and Tosh are now beyond recognition. What once used to be a beautiful amalgamation of the higher mountains in…
Great Himalayan National Park: A Hike to Hippo Waterfall and the Park’s Gate
The Great Himalayan National Park is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It spans some of the popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh including Parvati Valley and Tirthan Valley amidst others – though it still has not been explored…
Chehni Kothi, The Tower Temple of Tirthan Valley
I spent two months in the Tirthan Valley of the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh once the COVID lockdown was lifted on the tourism industry. While I made a base at primarily two villages in the valley, I frequented Chehni…
Manali to Lahaul via Atal Tunnel, Rohtang
The district of Lahaul and Spiti is by far my most favourite in Himachal Pradesh – or rather in North India. Though under one district, Lahaul and Spiti are vastly different – in their topography, landscape and culture amongst other…
Waichin Valley: Offbeat Trek in Parvati Valley
It was 2019, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a region called Waichin Valley in Parvati Valley so far removed from the hustle-bustle of Kasol and the likes, and still intact with its virgin beauty. Waichin Valley is located…
Surviving -30 Degrees in Spiti Valley
It was a decision that required a lot of courage and planning. I couldn’t have woken up one day and packed my bags and decided to leave, as I often do. I had to go over a list of things…
Solo in Sissu: Of Hikes and Contemplations
I woke up to the sun spilling into my room through the glass window. The first thing I saw after opening my eyes that morning was a valley bathed in sun, flanked by snowcapped mountains and a seemingly tiny waterfall…
Exploring Sissu, Unearthing Lahauli Culture and History
Lahaul: A Comprehensive Guide to an Overlooked Gem
Lahaul is… I can’t find the words to describe what Lahaul is. No, really. I spent about 20 minutes staring at a blank screen thinking of how I could do justice to the beauty Lahaul is. But I finally gave…
13 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Travel to Spiti Valley
Yes, you read that right! While there are a number of tour operators selling the mystical land of Spiti Valley all over the world wide web, and while there are countless blog posts (including mine) that list out the charms…
