They say into each life some rain must fall. I say it is a given that in each trek some rain will fall! We were trekking in the Triund region in Himachal Pradesh and I had been lugging two heavy raincoats for the past two days. I asked my husband if he would carry the…
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Manali- A Popular Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh, India
Manali is a popular hill station located in central Himachal Pradesh. It is 32 km from Kullu and 280 km from Shimla. Manali is much loved by all sorts of visitors as there are activities for all tastes. There are many dynamically opposite things to offer like adventure sports and temple tours. Manali truly has…
Skywatch Friday- Himalayas at Prini, Himachal Pradesh
Prini is just outside the more popular hill station Manali. It is 3km from Manali. However, the feel of the two places could not be more different. Manali to me feels crowded, rushed and full of people whereas in Prini one could go for long walks! This is my entry for Skywatch. Visit the…
Only in India?
I clicked this picture at the temple near Jagatsukh, the one where you have to keep climbing for an hour to reach. I was quite surprised to see the Bagpiper bottle on one of the windows with other offerings. I think it is mustard oil and not alcohol but what do I know! It happens only…
Skywatch Friday- Mountains at Sunrise at Jagatsukh, Himachal Pradesh, India
This was the view from our bedroom at Jagatsukh in Himachal Pradesh, India. So at sunrise I just needed to steal a glance and then run out with my camera. For more pictures of the skies from around the world please visit the Skywatch Page.
View around Jagatsukh, Himachal Pradesh
The day we did a small trek to a temple (all uphill) in the evening I was hanging around our host’s house and clicking pictures at sunset. I was obviously focusing on the massive Dhauladhar range right in front. Our host Mr. Ramakant pointed out this peak to me and told me to climb…
A Waterfall Near Prini, Himachal Pradesh
Recently we spent a few days at Jagatsukh near Manali. We stayed at the home of Mr. Ramakant whom Seshadri knows because of his trekking in the region. It was a fabulous vacation, particularly for Chhavi as she had friendly kids of her own age to play with. On the last evening of the trip…