Category: Hill Station
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How rain allowed us to experience the Ladakh beyond its landscapes
Monsoon clouds rarely cross the high passes to the east of Kargil and north of Manali which has turned the Ladakh region into a desert. However, during our trip, it rained heavily and we could not explore much; but we experienced the Ladakh beyond its landscapes.
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First snowfall of the season at Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a quaint hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh known for its pristine landscapes and mesmerizing valleys. Unlike other popular destinations in the state like Dharamshala or Shimla, Dalhousie, owning to its distance is less crowded. Although the number of visitors has increased in the recent years, yet Dalhousie has been…
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McLeod Ganj – Synopsis of the town, people and culture
McLeod Ganj is a beautiful little hill station situated in the Dharamshala district of Himachal Pradesh. After the Chinese invaded Tibet in 1960, Dalai Lama who is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism was granted asylum by India and he along with his followers made McLeod Ganj their home. Ever since, the obscure town has…
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The Coorg chronicle – Couple of days in the ‘Scotland of India’
Coorg also called the ‘Scotland of India’ is a popular hill station in Karnataka. Apart from the delightful natural scenes, Coorg, officially called Kodagu, is known for its coffee, wine and the vibrant, exotic lifestyle of the Kodavas.
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Tosh & Kalga: Wandering in the remote hamlets of Kasol
A narrow brown trail meandered its way through the white snow just to disappear behind a morose looking apple orchid bereft of its greenery. The footmarks on the trodden path offered the only glimpse of any human existence. The dark clouds had started to wreath the snowcapped peaks and the wind was getting cold. I…
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Visiting the Sino-Indian border at Nathu La
Nathu La located at 14000 feet is one of the three trading border posts between India and China; the other two being Lipulekh in Uttarakhand and Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh. It is on the famed silk route which was used for trade between India and China, extending to Arabia, southern Europe and Persia, for…
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Local sightseeing of Gangtok on Day 2
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is small hill station located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas. Its favourable weather and pristine natural beauty make it a top tourist destination in the country. There are some features of Gangtok like its stepped buildings, excellent footpath network, marketplace, delicious Nepali and Tibetan food and the enchanting views…
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Ooty & The Nilgiri Mountain Railway
If Ooty is the queen of hills then monsoon is the time when she adorns the most exquisite fabric of nature. Never is she more romantic and more pulchritudinous than in the monsoons. The deluge may be a predicament for the tourists but it also brings with it billowing clouds which wreathes the peaks and the tea gardens. The mist and the breeze…
Jolly Miles 