Himalayan Treks

Dharamsala - Dalai Lama Home The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill station of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. The headquarters of the Dalai Lama are at upper Dharamsala.   Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Dharamkot, retains a British flavor and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this place their home.   Overal...

Kasol village is in Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas, Northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. It is located 42 km east of Kullu at the height of 1640 meters. Kasol Tourism At A Glance: A destination bestowed with all of nature's blessings, Kasol is known for its Israeli inhabitants, Parvati river, trekking base-camp and Malana. A tourist hub for Israelis, with signs of various cafes and restaurants in Hebrew serving great food, of cuisines from around the world. Kasol Valley The snow clad Himalayas to landscape and clear blue sky adds a touch of mystery to the place. Nestled in the lap of Parvati valley alongside the streaming and gurgling Parvati River, this remote village is a blessing for adventure buffs, trekkers and backpackers. With pleasant climate all around the year and low population density, this wonderful place is all set to give you an unforgettable expe...

Triund Hill: Located 18 km from Dharmshala, Triund  is situated in the laps of Dhauladhar mountains, it has the perfect view of the dhauladhar mountains on one side and Kangra valley on the other. Triund hill is a popular picnic and trekking spot and those who want to do a return trek same day are advised to start early. Trek is fairly easy for the first five kilometers but the last two kilometer may require a bit of toil , the last one kilometer is popularly know as the “22 curves” as it has 22 tiring curves before you finally reach Triund. Triund is accessible for most part of the year except for when way is cut off by heavy snowfall in the months of January and February. The best time for trekking is from March till May in first part of the year and September till December in the second half of the year. Though it is rainy in June and July but still trekking is possible. Magic View,  Triund On way to Triund, one will witness a beautiful forest of...

Malana Village, Parvati Valley Malana Valley,  a side valley of the Parvati Valley to the north-east of Kullu Valley,  is isolated from the rest of the world.  Route to Malana diverge from Jari village, which is around 17km and then additional 30 minute Trek. Jari village is in between Bhuntar-Kasol. Roughly 12km before Kasol. The only way is to hire taxi. Malana Village   Malana Cream , famous hash variety of Malana have branded the village. As in, its there prime business. Malana Trek: It can be reached from across the Rasol Pass and Chanderkhani pass. This generally takes 2 days to reach Malana.    Village of Taboos:  Unaffected by the modern civilization, Malana has its own lifestyle and social structure .  It is one of the oldest democracies of the world.  O ne can witness the culture they follow or the beliefs they have about their Alexander genes.  They consider themselves to be des...

How to reach Kheerganga: Bhuntar -45km- Kasol-18km- Bershaini- 2km Hike- TOSH-11km TREK- Kheerganga. The only way is by trekking. A Trek to remember though. Roughly 11km Trek from Bershaini/TOSH. Lush green pine forest , every nature colour, glacier water, woods bridges, no man's land. A perfect gateway for hippie travellers.   The trek is very pleasant and offers some exhilarating views. The vegetation changes dramatically and opens up into a flatland that is graced by the occasional tent, the few guest houses and cafes. The so called Temporary Village. Some nature colors from kheerganga Trek.  

PARVATI Valley: This place is Trippy Parvati Valley is situated among dhauladhar ranges along Parvati River, Kullu, Himachal in western Himalayas. ​With its ethereal viewpoints, cute villages, lovely locals and good charas, the magic of Parvati Valley pulls me towards it at least once every year. All of these places, although different in their own stead, have one thing in common – the cannabis that is heavily cultivated here, and a love for the same . Malana Cream, hush that is cultivated in the Malana village mainly, is one of the most sought after hush in the world, and the motivating factor for half the hippies who flock to the valley. A trail through lush farms, dark pine forest, small hills and villages along the parvati river.  The upper section of the Parvati Valley, after the road ends, is simply awesome: pine and fir-clothed high mountains with no permanent human habitations and the short but furious Parvati river thundering ceaselessly ...