Shimla, Manali & Rohtang Pass – Part 1
Last year, I was planning a long trip, I wanted to go Manali, even have booked two tickets for Volvo to Manali through Rao…
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The Kullu Valley, as all places in the Himalayas showcases natures beauty. It lies between Manali and Largi. The River Beas runs through this charming valley beckoning trekkers, nature lovers, artists and all those who would love to experience fresh mountain air amidst forests of Pine and Deodar and apple orchards.
Kullu has its share of exquisite temples, heritage buildings and sightseeing places like Raghunathji Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Sultanpur Palace, Sujanpur Fort, Deo Tibba to name a few. For those who would like a more activity filled holiday, Kullu offers opportunities for climbing, trekking and river rafting in the months from March to September. December to February is ideal for snow skiing and heli-skiing in Manali. Kullu is also famous for its hand woven shawls and Kullu caps. Kullu is well connected by rail, road and air.
Best time to visit: April to June for trekking, climbing, excursions and river rafting. December to February for snow skiing and heli skiing.
Languages spoken: Hindi, English, Punjabi and Pahari
Climate: Pleasant summers
Heritage sites: Sultanpur Palace, Sujanpur Fort
Holy places: Raghunathji Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple, Jagatsukh, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Jagannathi Devi Temple
Natural Wonders: Katrain, Raison, Largi, Kasol
Car trip, Mumbai – Manali – Mumbai, 4550 kms in 15 days – Part 2 Udaipur-Agra-Delhi
This was the best part of the trip. THE COMPLETE FREEDOM to go anywhere, anytime. I felt like a true ghumakkar OR had my ghumakkar ahaa moment!!
I confess. I did pat on my back for having made the road trip plan, in my car, and not tied it up via air / rail transports.
Tirthan valley, a place to find god within himself/herself.
finally we decided to go to Tirthan valley ,30 km away from Kullu tunnel. Actually, for Manali you have to go to left inside the tunnel and for Tirthan valley you go straight. Road is quite good not bad. We have already booked Gone fishing cottage . Really nice property. Property itself is very natural.
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Tirthan Valley – Magical abode to nature
This was the day we plan to start our journey for a long-awaited trip to Tirthan Valley (a lesser known place to enjoy the beauty of nature and peace of mind). After a lot of if and buts finally, we penned down the location as Tirthan Valley. Thanks to the Ghumakkar Family for suggesting this great place.
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Explore hill stations in the foothills of the Himalayas
Kullu is by the River Beas. It has the Kali Bari temple, Raghunath temple, Bijli Mahadev temple, Akhara Bazar and the Bhutti Weavers Colony. Manali is closer to the snowline and towering peaks. It is ideal for trekking and has many orchards.
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