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Spiti Valley Trip – Things to Take Care Of
Essential Tips for a Memorable Spiti Valley Trip We recently spent 8 days exploring the Spiti Valley with two ladies and two kids, arranged through a travel agency with our choice of accommodations. Here are some key points based on our experience: By following these tips, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable trip to…
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Journey to the Mountains: A travelogue: Day 10
Kalpa – Narkanda Waking up with the morning sun in the mountains is a mesmerizing experience, and today’s sunrise was no exception. The sight of Kinnaur Kailash and other peaks bathed in the first light was breathtaking. I captured a timelapse video to relive this moment later. Gratitude filled my heart as I marveled at…
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Journey to the Mountains: A travelogue: Day 9
Lhalung – Kalpa At 2:30 AM, the room was filled with moonlight from the full moon. I enjoyed the sight but couldn’t stay up long due to the cold. By 5:30 AM, I was up again. The first rays of the sun on the mountains were spectacular. I set my phone for a timelapse video…
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Journey to the Mountains:A travelogue: Day 8
Kaza – Chicham – Ki – Lhalung After two days in Kaza, we said our goodbyes. Our original plan included a trek to Dhankar Lake and a visit to Lhalung today, but the kids were not keen on trekking. This allowed us to visit the remaining places from yesterday. Vikram, our driver, told us to…
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Journey to the Mountains : A travelogue : Day 7
Day 7: Kaza – Langza – Komik – Hikkim – Kaza Kaza Yesterday, our driver Vikram informed us that we could start late today since our destinations were nearby. Despite my body clock waking me at 5:30 AM, the cold kept me in bed until 7. Little N was up by 7.30 AM and busy…
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Journey to the Mountains : A travelogue : Day 6
Day 6: Tabo – Dhankar – Pin Valley – Kaza Tabo Our day began with a visit to one of the oldest monasteries in India, Tabo Monastery. The buildings, made entirely of mud, exuded an ancient charm. A monk guided us through the monastery’s history, though photos were not permitted inside. The monastery’s walls were…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 5
Day 5: Karccham – Nako – Gue – Tabo I woke up late today, having had a restless night. The morning was even colder than the previous day, making it tough to get ready. Little N woke up feeling ill and experienced a seizure for the first time, which was frightening. Fortunately, it lasted less…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 4
Day 4: Rampur to Sarahan-Chitkul-Karchham After a hearty breakfast at our heritage hotel, we set off for Sarahan. Our first stop was the Bhimakali Temple, an 800-year-old shrine regarded as one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, known locally as Bhimakali, this temple is a popular pilgrimage site. The current Bhimakali…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue : Day 3
Day 3: Shimla to Rampur I woke up at 5:30 AM without an alarm. It’s always a marvel how I manage to rise so early on these trips despite the previous day’s exhaustion. I watched a beautiful sunrise over the mountains, accompanied by the morning birds’ songs. I pondered why it’s so tough to wake…
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Journey to the Mountains: A Travelogue :Day 1& 2
We had been planning this trip for ages. It was supposed to be my friend, her daughter, me, and Little N. Coordinating dates was a nightmare, but once we sorted that out, we were off! We began our adventure on the 16th, heading to Chandigarh. This was my first trip with Little N without my…
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