Offbeat

Shalkar lies deep in Hangrang (earlier known as YangThang) valley of Kinnaur and is surrounded by the mighty Himalayas. Being pretty as it is, it is also one of the last villages of the upper Kinnaur region before the boundary of Lahaul…
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The bike was ready by next morning and we pushed off. The harvesting season being done, the villagers were all busy in stacking the granaries. The crops were drying all over the village roads. The villagers, mostly the ladies, were busy…
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Ascending further, the forest cover changes as the sweet aroma of Juniper trees invigorates the surroundings. This final climb now rewards the patient visitor with stunning views, snow capped Himalayan ranges and numerous folded valleys…
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At a distance of about 25 kilometres from Kaza towards Tabo, a link road leads to Dhankar Gompa. After travelling for eight kilometres on this metalled road, when you spot some houses scattered on sand dunes that appear as if they have been…
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On the day of Shivratri, the sight of the deities coming to Mandi is worth seeing. As the deities who are carried in palanquins start reaching Mandi accompanied by their worshippers, drummers and pipers, the whole atmosphere takes a festive…
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Paying tribute to the life supporting river, Aalo has been hosting the ‘Yomgo River Festival’ since 2008. ‘Where culture meets nature’, aptly narrates the aura of the festival. Cultural exhibitions, Ethnic Food, Adventure Sports and…
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The first thing I noticed about Imphal was that its broad avenues give this ancient city a modern and open feel. The drive along the green valleys to reach Imphal is breathtaking. Terraced fields of rice cultivation surrounded by the…
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Janjehli is a picturesque village in the Seraj valley of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. It is located ninety kilometres from Mandi and is at an elevation of 2170m above sea level. This place is surrounded by pine forests and mountains.…
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Set in quaint surroundings beside the holy river of Ganga, lies a long forgotten cultural gem in the city of Rishikesh. The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, fondly known as the ‘Beatles Ashram’. It is now just an abandoned ashram in Rishikesh,…
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This article is in continuation to the Delhi - Assam via Nepal article https://thetravellertrails.in/north-by-north-east-delhi-to-assam-via-nepal/ By Suraj Dutta The mind reels under stagnation when all that you wish is to travel and…
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