Malana (28 km): From Naggar, it takes a tedious hike of 20 km to reach this place. A little ahead off the beautiful Chandrakhani pass lies the tiny village of Malana, famous for the temple of Jamlu and its distinct social and cultural life. It carries a reputation of being… Continue reading
Situated on the back road between Kullu and Manali, the slumbering village of Naggar was the capital ofthe Kullu Rajas for about 1,400 years. Its strategic location on a wooded slope, makes it an excellent view point, especially of the valley’s northwest. A fort constructed by the Sikh rajas of… Continue reading
Larji (34 km): Located south of Kullu at an elevation of 957 meters, Larji provides good scope for trout fishing. A Rest House is located in a breathtaking position, at an angle between the foaming torrents of the rivers SainjandTirthan, before theyjoin the Beas. Pulga and Khirganga (16 km): A… Continue reading
The hot springs in Manikaran in the Parvati valley is believed to have curative powers for all diseases ranging from bronchitis to rheumatism. The water is so hot that even dal and rice can be cooked in it. Manikaran is also a well known pilgrim centre and there is an… Continue reading
The Kullu valley, also known as the Valley of Gods, is the headquarters of the Kullu District. Located on the banks ofthe Beas River, about 10 km north ofthe airport at Bhuntar, Kullu is perhaps the most delightful region in the western Himalayas. Like a supple delicate- hued fern gleaming… Continue reading
Once an important junction on the salt route to Tibet, Mandi is the gateway to the Kullu Valley, and is also thejunction ofthe roads from Kullu, Kangra and Shimla. An important religious center Mandi has over 80 temples and is often called the ‘Varanasi of the hills.’ Besides religious importance,… Continue reading
At an altitude of 3,800 meters, Kaza is located on the left bank ofthe Spiti River. The town of Kaza is divided into two areas, the old town and the new town. The new town has some government buildings. Roads from Manali and Shimla connect Kaza except during winter. The… Continue reading
Situated at the confluence of the two streams Losar and Peeno, this village provides some fantastic views. Moreover, it also happens to be the first big village in the Spiti valley. Another attraction is the facility foryakand horse riding Continue reading
Spiti Valley Attractions Dhankar Monastery: Located in the Dhankar village, 25 km off Kaza, this 1200 year-old monastery houses a statue of Vairochana, which shows four complete figures of Buddha seated back to back. Accommodating about 100 Lamas, the monastery also preserves a few Buddhist scriptures, paintings and sculptures. You… Continue reading
This stunning pass is situated around 73 km from Keylong and is considered the best place for trekking. The beauty of the pass draws a large number of tourists. The name Baralacha la implies a pass that has crossroads at its top. Indeed, the paths from Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul… Continue reading