himachal pradesh
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Kalpa – One day Halt on the way to Spiti
Day 1 of our trip was really good. After a fun filled drive from Solan to Kalpa, we had an amazing time together after dinner. The trip buddies were real entertainers. A trip becomes more joyful when you have such people traveling with you. I went to bed quite late, yet I got up quite early the next day. Usually, I get up after snoozing off my alarm multiple times. But it was different that day, I woke up automatically at 6 AM in the morning. As I woke up, I headed straight to the hotel lobby to see the morning view, Kinner Kailash View from Kalpa As I was…
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Shimla to Kalpa – The day one of Spiti trip
Spiti valley has finally started getting the attention that it deserves. A lot of people are now travelling to Spiti valley nowadays. There are 2 ways to reach Spiti valley. First route is via Manali–Rohtang- batal and the second route is via Shimla–Rampur. If you travel to Spiti via Shimla Rampur, then the first day of your journey should be to reach Kalpa from Shimla. Kalpa will act as Day 1 halt and also you’ll be able to witness the beauty of kalpa. Shimla to Kalpa distance is 270 Km, which takes around 8-9 hours to travel. So it makes sense to halt here on day 1 of your spiti…
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Bhurshing Mahadev – A trip to Bhureshwar Mahadev Temple
Every weekend a lot of people from Chandigarh and nearby areas rush to the hills of Himachal to get away from the city chaos. If you are also looking for a short one-day trip from Chandigarh, then Bhurshing Mahadev is the perfect place to be. Bhureshwar Mahadev temple / Bhurshing Mahadev temple is situated on top of a hill near Nahan. Apart from being a religious place, it has become a tourist place in recent years, as the views from the temple are breathtaking. Bhurshing Mahadev temple History Bhurshing Mahadev temple is built on a cliff, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Parvati witnessed the Mahabharat from this place.…
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The Mahunag temple Karsog, Mandi
There are several temples in Himachal Pradesh and each one has a rich history associated with it. Mahunag temple is one such temple, located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh,. It have several legends associated with it. The temple is dedicated to lord Mahunag, who is widely worshipped by the people of Himachal. Though there are several temples of mahunag Ji, the one located at Parlog, near karsog is the main temple. I’ve been worshipping lord mahunag since childhood and I have visited this temple when I was 8-9 yrs old. I was looking for another opportunity to pay a visit to lord mahurag Ji temple. Finally, I along…
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Jakhu Temple – must visit place in Shimla
While approaching Shimla, one of the first things you’ll notice is the giant statue of Lord Hanuman on top of a hill. It is called the Jakhu hill, the highest peak in Shimla town. The statue is on the premises of Jakhu Temple, a temple dedicated to lord hanuman. The Lord Hanuman Temple of Jakhu holds a very special place among Hindus, as it is believed that lord hanuman rested here on the jakhu hills while returning from the Himalayas. The Jakhu temple attracts thousands of tourists. It is one of the places to visit in shimla. If you are in Shimla you should give a visit to the jakhu…
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APS Dagshai, A home away from home
Dagshai is a small place located on the hills of Himachal near Kasauli. Back in the British era, Dagshai was a British cantonment. A few buildings of Dagshai also served as prisons in the British era. Now, it is a cantonment area. Beside this cantonment area, stands The Army Public School, Dagshai. It was built in 1986 to provide education facilities for the children of army personnel. The school has come a long way since then. It is now termed as one of the best boarding schools in north India. I have spent 7 years of my life at Army public school Dagshai. You know, there is a very special…
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Himachali cap – Know all about Pahari Topi
If you’ve ever been to Himachal, you’ve must have seen local people donning the colorful Wollen caps- The Himachali cap ,also called as Pahari topi. Every Himachali have at least one Himachali Cap in their wardrobe. The Pahadi Topi is not merely a headgear for Pahari people, rather it is a symbol of pride. It holds a very special place in the heart of people. The Himachali cap is admired for its craftsmanship, stitching & blend of colors on its exteriors. This cap is probably the most bought souvenir by the tourists visiting Shimla, Manali or any hill station in Himachal. In this post I’ve penned down some information and…
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Hyderabad to Shimla: An overnight journey
I was thinking about what to write in my first blog post and I decided to write about how I usually travel from Hyderabad to Shimla (my hometown) and I found this, the best way to reach Shimla from Hyderabad. I live in Hyderabad, which is about 2000 Km away from Shimla. When I travel back home, I don’t want to waste my time traveling, all I want is to be at home at earliest. So, I always plan to minimize my travel time. In this blog, I’ll talk about my recent journey to my home. Hyderabad to Delhi – Flights I have an option of taking Hyderabad- Chandigarh flight, but…
