As regular readers of this blog might be aware that I have been living in Kullu Valley for more than a year now and even though the crazy adventure days seem to have been left far behind, I occasionally venture on hikes and treks in the nearby regions in Kullu Valley. Jita (travellingslacker) was visiting…
Category: Himalayas
Andretta : Peaceful near Palampur
A day trip to Andretta and visits to the important landmarks in the quiet and sleepy town.
Musings from the new Home : Winter in Kullu Valley
Living like a local in the new home in Kullu Valley : Experiences, the good and the bad, the joys of simple life and spending the cold winter.
Spending the ‘Lockdown’ Summer of 2021 at Yuthok Homestay, Kullu Valley
Experiences of living at Yuthok Homestay in Kullu Valley for five months.
Saur – A Painted Mountain Village in Uttarakhand
Photo-story showcasing the murals painted on the homes in Saur village in Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Day Hike from Raison to Jana Village, Kullu Valley
A detailed experience of the day hike from Raison to Jana Village to Jana Waterfall in Kullu Valley.
Spring in Nainital – A Photo Story
Photo story of spring by the Naini Lake in Nainital. Peach blossoms (most people think they are cherry blossoms) in March in Nainital.
Valley of Flowers – A Memory of Trekking in the Rain
Travelogue from the Valley of Flowers Trek during a long weekend in August. Govindghat to Pulna and Pulna to Ghangaria. Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers Trek.
A White Rumsu Village
Travelogue from a experience of a winter trip in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Trekking to Jana Village in the snow and staying at Rumsu Village in a homestay. Witnessing snowfall in Rumsu.
Chumathang in Winter – Frozen Indus River
Adventure in Ladakh in Winter, going from Nyoma village to Chumathang in end of December. Frozen Indus river in Chumathang. Heated guest house with natural hot water springs. Wooden bridge over the frozen Indus river. Relaxing stay even though it was very cold outside.
Redemption in Tsaga & Nyoma – Winter in Ladakh
Tsaga village to Loma Bend Check Post in winter in Ladakh; waiting at Loma Bend and being helped by Indian Army for lunch. Reach Nyoma village and stay at a homestay for the night. Chumathang next day.
Darjeeling – Surprisingly Amazing!
Darjeeling in the monsoon, foggy, rainy and misty. Walks from Darjeeling to Jorebungalow and Ghoom. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Monasteries in Darjeeling. Churches in Darjeeling. Homestay in Darjeeling. Slow travel experience.