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I was standing on a green-top knoll with the magnificent Dhauladhar mountain ranges in the backdrop. On the opposite side of the knoll, I was really shocked by seeing hordes of white and yellow sacks full of trash
Bijli Mahadev is 24 km from Kullu bus stand. The super slow local buses will complete a distance of 50 minutes in three hours. First bus leaves from Kullu at 6 AM and that time is ideal to start the journey.
When you enter Bhagsu, you’ll find a huge pile of garbage lying near the parking. This garbage, collected by the Waste Warriors, is kept waiting for the PWD and municipality to come and take them to the dumping site but they haven’t visited in months.
From Parvaaz to Swastik, these artists have made videos so beautiful that they instantly transfer you the place where they are shot at. Here are some videos that will make you wish to pack your bags and travel.
I have highly recommended solo traveller, especially the female solo travellers to visit Kinnaur. I personally feel that Kinnaur is a lovely region with the friendliest people one will ever meet.
I am on my way to Chitkul, India’s last village before Indo-Tibet border. I missed the morning bus that travels from Sangla to Chitkul everyday and instead I had to take a lift with a local family. You never know when a stupid decision turns into a blessing.
It was more than 5 hours since we started riding only to miss our destination. Half-heartedly, we returned to Manali telling ourselves that there will be a next time.
कुछ 40 मिनट के बाद मै बरशैणी पहुचता हूँ, शाम हो चूकी है, लग रहा हैं जैसे बारिश होगी। मुझे अभी कल्गा तक जाना है, जहाँ से मेरा कल का ट्रेक शुरू होगा। चलते चलते बूंदे टपकने लगती है, आसमान काला होने लगता है, थोड़ी दूर पर बर्फ से ढंकी पिन पार्वती घाटी की चोटियाँ मुझे आवाज़ देती है, नीचे पार्वती नदी की धाराए अपना अलग ही राग गाती है।
I reached Shimla station after getting attacked by a monkey (story later, or maybe never). Clouds hovering over the hills in the background created a mellow effect. It was a perfect day to travel.
A six kilometer trek from Narkanda, takes you to Hatu Temple. dedicated to Mandodari, the wife of Ravana. In March 2016, I made an attempt to climb the peak and ended up adding another tale to my number of misadventures.
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