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outdoors in Himachal Pradesh : the essentials

Valleys in Manali

Spiti Valley

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It all started with an sudden zest of traveling among my friends, and the destination was decided. Spiti valley was always on my m

Waterfalls in Manali

Jogini Waterfall

This waterfall is sacred to Hindus and runs downhill to part of the Beas. It's an hour from the town of Vashisht, and since everyo

Forests in Kullu

Water Seasonings

In an uphill hike from Mateula, bordered by some roads which looked straight out of an episode of "Dragon Ball", and attracted by

Viewpoints in Kullu

Viewpoint-Cliff of Mateula

If you walk uphill from Mateula following the stream bed which begins on top of the mountains, you come to a between-forest area w

Waterfalls in Manali

Rahala Waterfalls

Nature Reserves in Manali

Van Vihar National Park

I do not know if the dominant element of Manali is the river Beas, the magnificent silhouette of the mountain range that dwarfs an

Viewpoints in Kullu

Viewpoint and Jari Temple

After another uphill walk from Jari you reach this viewpoint. It's the terrace of an abandoned temple, small and without activity.

Rivers in Manali

Beas River

This is the Beas River as it passes through Manali. It is strong and makes lots of noise. Its cold water direct from melting glaci

Valleys in Shimla

Parvati Valley

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A full day bus trip that is insufferable is what seperates Dehli to this tiny paradise between the mountains of the Himalayas. Man

Waterfalls in Dharamshala

Bhagsu Waterfall

Taking the road from Dharamkot to Triumph, we found a small chai-shop halfway down the road. It is at this point where the road f

Hiking in Kullu

Hiking the Parvati Valley

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.. As the area was more than spectacular, almost every day we were doing hiking to one side or another of the Parvati Valley. Ther

Hiking in Manali

Treck to the Rahala Waterfalls

Someone told me in Vashisht if I had seen the waterfalls of the people, I said no, and he told me that there were several and they

Hiking in Manali

Cave-house at Rahala Waterfalls

On the way to the falls I met another countryman. One of those who call themselves "Buba". Preachers are sort of living as they ca

Hiking in Manali

Trekking to Rahala Falls

The ascent from the first waterfall to the next becomes very steep and a little dangerous. Unfortunately I found out that there wa

Lakes in Dharamshala

Sacred Dal Lake, Dharamshala, India

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Ahh..truely amazing

Hiking in Keylong

The Climb to Shashur Monastery

The climb to the monastery was far from easy. At first you can see the monastery from below, from the town of Keylong, and there s

Hiking in Kullu

Mateula to Jari Path

The way to Jari without a backpack and going downhill is just 20 min. Travelling this enchanted path, down the side of a great mou

Hiking in Keylong

Keylong to Khardong

Khardong was opposite or as we say 'a stone's throw away'. The strange thing is that you can't just cross the street to it you ha

Activities in Himachal Pradesh

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Manali

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