Offbeat

I am waiting at the bus stand in Udaipur. No, not the Udaipur of Rajasthan but Udaipur in Pattan Valley, Lahaul. The bus is supposed to come from Keylong at 4 but hasn’t come yet. It is already 5 pm.
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Janjehli (2150m) is a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. It serves as the base for the Shikari Devi trek, which is further 16 kms up the mountains. Tall deodar trees, apple orchards, lush green meadows, small beautiful streams, and…
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In Karsog, you wake up to the sound of birds chirping in an ideal morning. And during the day, you can be a part of the village community by helping them with the farming. An ideal evening can be spent over a cup of tea, gazing at the…
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I am in awe and really taken in by this place. I have been so captivated by the culture and simplicity of the people of this place that I started considering myself a part of them. The Great Himalayan National Park further intensified my…
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Ever dreamt of a destination - isolated and still remains in its pristine form! Hard to believe? Is it? Or maybe not. A place far from any habitat and inaccessible by road- is no less than a heaven on earth. This is Subansiri for you.
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Henry William Gilbert, born in 1842 in Shimla, purchased a suitable piece of land at Kakarhatti and erected a ten-roomed structure as a commercial unit. This became the first hotel on the Kalka-Shimla road. When Henry retired, the hotel was…
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As the road gave way to a bumpy rough trail, the excitement increased as the Safari was beginning to struggle due to the terrain, requiring 1st gear at times and even half clutch! To make matters worse, the handbrake wasn’t working at 100%,…
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In the morning, after breakfast, we started our drive through Palampur to witness the places which have historical and cultural significance. I was taken aback to witness the beauty of Palampur.
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In between and at equidistance of 4 kms to the world famous Monolithic Rock Cut Masroor Temple and equally important Pong Wetland bird sanctuary, a natural abode for the migratory birds from Europe, Siberia, Tibet, China etc. during their…
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Would you believe if we ever told you that amidst the luscious green pastures of Summer Hill (one of Shimla’s Seven Hill Attractions) lies an Art Gallery with an incredibly opulent collection of 1500 works comprising of paintings,…
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