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Framed by towering mountains and dense deodar forests, the Bijjat Maharaj Temple at Sarain in Chopal (approx. 110 kms from Shimla) draws attention with its distinctive design and architectural finesse....

At an impressive altitude of 3,810 meters, Mud village occupies a stunning position on the left bank of the Pin River, a tributary feeding into the larger Spiti River. This...

Gondhla castle in Lahaul is a classic example of a Himalayan fortress, built around 1700 by Raja Man Singh of Kullu. Typical of this type of fortress, it has limited...

Gonbo Rangjon is a majestic, standalone mountain peak in the Lungnak Valley, Zanskar, a remote region of Ladakh, India. This striking peak, known locally as God’s Mountain, rises to 5,520...

Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan, India, is a popular tourist destination renowned for its striking architecture and lively atmosphere. Known as the Blue City, it features a distinctive palette...

Phuktal Monastery, set in the isolated Lungnak Valley of southeastern Zanskar, Ladakh, is one of the most remote Buddhist retreats in the Himalayas. Located 52 kilometers southeast of Padum along...

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...