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INTRODUCING HIMACHAL PRADESHHimachal Pradesh is an Indian state that lies in the upper Himalayan mountain range. It is a stunning labyrinth of winding roads, snow capped mountains, valleys, rivers & rivulets, waterfalls, lush jungles and arid deserts. Himachal Pradesh is divided into several valleys. Each valley is a different settlement with its own unique culture, traditions & festivals, gods and even language.
Read about the valleys of Himachal here. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO GOMcLeod Gunj & Dharamshala: McLeod Gunj is the home of the Dalai Lama, and is a Tibetan refugee city. Above McLeod Gunj, lies the hippy backpacker town of Bhagsu. Beautiful, and ridiculously cheap (though now getting more expensive),
TIP: Don't miss the Bhagsu cake here. Above Bhasu, lies Dharamkot. Also worth a visit. Do not miss the trek to Triund. Weather permitting, sleep in one of the caves, then trek down to the river for a chilled wash. Next, trek up to the Snow Line Cafe. Old Manali & Vashisth: A few hours East of Dharamshala, lies Manali, a bypass city or a transit point, with the highest National highway in Himachal Pradesh. Backpackers usually head up to the quieter and cozier towns of Old Manali and Vashisth with its hot springs. Parvati Valley: Also known as devlok, or abode of the gods, Parvati is a hidden paradise, with green slopes and blue skies,rivers and waterfalls. Parvati Valley is the Hash capital of the world. The famous Malana charas grows here like common weed in the fertile soil. Trek through Kasol and the many villages of Parvati to the hot springs in Kheer Ganga. Spiti Valley: Much higher in the mountains beyond Manali, at 3,000 to 6,000 m altitude, lies Spiti Valley. Spiti, a high altitude desert, with scaling mountains on both sides and a turquoise river flowing though the middle, is home to some of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Spiti Valley is nothing like anything you have ever seen before. |
the VALLEYS OF HMACHALHimachal Pradesh (literal translation: Land of Himachal or Himalayas) is an Indian state which lies completely in the middle and upper Himalayan belt. Aptly nicknamed land of gods, the vast sate can be divided by the several valleys it houses.
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festivals of himachal pradeshFestive time is Himachal is vividly colourful, and a sight to behold. Flanked by gorgeous views, the sets of festive celebrations fire dances, gold and silver attire, lively masks will live in your memory forever.
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chandra taal: lake of fairies: candid travelDo NOT miss the little known Chandrataal Lake, or lake of fairies en-route Kaaza in Spiti Valley. The lake changes colour according to the time of the day and position of the sun, and legend says that all who look upon it are hypnotised by its mystical beauty.
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