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With spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, rivers flowing through the valley and ancient villages spread across lush green forests, Manali is a mountain-lover’s paradise. If the high mountains give it the majestic aura, its lush meadows and pine forests give it a sense of serenity. In this article, I present the best places in Manali one must look to explore.
Kasol in Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh offers the optimal refuge. When you want your tranquility, you can choose it. When you want some madness, it’s just a walk’s distance. From its lush green mountainous landscapes to a happening hippie vibe, Kasol offers the best environment for a long relaxing stay. In this article, sharing our experience with travel tips.
In the foothills of Annapurna range of the Himalayas in central Nepal lies this serene town of Pokhara. For its proximity to some of the highest mountains in the world- Annapurna-I, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, it’s often touted as the ‘Gateway to the Himalayas’. Culling from our experience, here’s an article on the best places to visit in Pokhara.
From a Rhododendron Sanctuary to serpentine rivers, spectacular snow peaks, lush green meadows and gorgeous alpine lakes, North Sikkim is a wonderful destination for nature lovers. However, its remoteness and adverse weather conditions mean very few people actually reach there. But people who manage to reach this region, cherish the experience forever like I found out for myself.
Famous for its awe inspiring landscapes, Spiti Valley is as good in winter as in summer. Its snow clad mountains, snowy rivers and snow-sprinkled villages appeal to the heart. In winter, Spiti Valley becomes a frozen paradise for adventure seekers. The entire landscape becomes white like heaps of fresh cotton flowers as far as the eyes can see!
Vibrant towns surrounded by lush green forests with spectacular mountain views are where people in India rush to when it becomes too hot in the plains. From the mighty Himalayas to the lush Western Ghats to the rolling hills of north-east India, these hill stations are beyond recreation now. Here’s a list of the best ones.
As the name suggests, Spiti Valley is the valley created by the flow of Spiti river. Spreading over 7,828 sq. km. area, it spans the administrative districts of (largely) Lahaul- Spiti and Kinnaur. No doubt, Spiti Valley is know for its spectacular landscapes, but the tour was also a spiritual journey for me. To know more, do read.
Tucked in a corner of Mussoorie, Landour is a serene place frozen in time. A little hamlet with old houses from India’s colonial era, surrounded by lush greenery, it exudes a calmness that is soothing to the soul. Away from the cacophony of main town of Mussoorie, Landour is a paradise for discerning travellers.
An all-weather destination up the Himalayas became one of my favorite places years ago. From the serenity of mountains to the hustle and bustle of a busy town, I loved everything about Mussoorie. From my experience of visiting the hill station five times now, here’s a list of best places in Mussoorie to visit.
Nestled in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats mountain range, Kodaikanal is an enjoyable place through out the year. Especially popular for its serene lake and spectacular landscapes, Kodaikanal is among my favorite hill stations for the monsoon season. Here’s our experience of a road trip in June 2023, with some travel tips.