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   Prashar Lake trek – A perfect family trek in Himachal Surrounded by the Dhauladhar ranges in  Kullu Valley  is a blue-water lake called Prashar. Prashar Lake is a well-kept secret in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The trek follows a charming trail through a forest and several  rivulets. Meanwhile, one can enjoy the  local culture  as the trail goes through villages as well. The trek offers a 180 degree view of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnaur mountain ranges.   The pristine blue Parashar Lake is located amidst the Dhauladhar ranges of Kullu. Other than its charismatic beauty, the place is famous for the three storied temple which is located on the bank of the lake. The temple is dedicated to the sage Parashara, and it is also believed that the saint meditated here for quite a long time. Bansen the king of Mandi got this temple built in the 13th century in Pagoda style. It is believed that the...

                                                             KAMRUNAG                                                                Although I do not take religious scriptures seriously but I find these stories amusing, hyped, and interesting at the same time. This time we will talk about the religious importance of Dev Kamrunag in the history of Hindu religion and how he could have changed our history.    Dev Kamrunag’s original name was Ratan Yaksh and he was a self learned warrior. He would practice by keeping Lord Vishnu’s idol in front of him and he considered it as his master, the Guru. He got to know about the story of Mahabharat being fought in s...

                      Jalori Pass Trekking S ituated 100 kms from Shimla in Kullu district, the Jalori Pass is far-off from the urban haphazard life, in the silent wilderness of the Himalayas where every flower truly enjoys the air it breathes. The area of Jalori Pass is a natural paradise to find the seasonal blossoms along with bountiful of flora and fauna amidst the pristine solitude of the highlands. The fragrance of variety of flowers with rare herbs and medicinal plants please all the sense while heading on to this region and above all experiencing all such impressive wilderness at a stretch can best be experienced through the Jalori Pass trekking. Definitely, trekking across this route will bring fascinating places like the Sereolsar Lake, Shoja, Lambri, Sakiran, Bashleo Pass and the Great Himalayan National Park as well as the forts of Raghunathpur, Kalagarh and Fatehpurgarh that offer endless options to the expl...

Rupin Pass Trek  – A Change in Scenery at Every Turn If there is a classic trek in India, it has to be the Rupin Pass. This trek is like an orchestra, building up momentum with surprises in scenery every hour or so. With every step, the trek throws up a new vista to see, a new scenery to unfold. All along, to complement the scenery, the blue waters of the Rupin run along, sometimes rushing, at times gliding by. It culminates in the famous three stage water fall of the Rupin. In the higher reaches the trek passes through superb snow fields. The pass crossing through an echoing snow filled gully is an adrenaline high. The Rupin Pass trek has got it all: hanging villages, terrific forests, glacial meadows, hundreds of water falls and an exhilarating pass crossing. As a complete experience Rupin is the trek to do.           “Rupin Pass is a trek that changed my life. And I don’t exaggerate. The sense of achievement I felt...

                Friendship Peak Trekking  Starts from Manali, Friendship peak trek is the ultimate non-technical or trekking peak for less experienced mountaineers as there is no formal training of mountain climbing is required. Travellers with no or limited mountaineering knowledge can take pleasure of trekking on this route. While trekking to Friendship peak, you can visit temples and other major attractions of Manali, a popular hill station of Himachal. Further, you can explore the holy Beas Kund, which is named after the name of Rishi Beas. You can see many beautiful meadows and amazing landscape throughout the way and enjoy the beauty of nature. All about the Friendship Peak Trek in Manali Anyone who has been up to Manali would not have missed the views of the Friendship looming over the Northern sky. Manali, being a popular location for the hindi film shoots, the peak is seen as a backdrop in a lot of Bollywood films. The na...

                                                  NEW YEAR BLAST 2018              N ew Year’s Eve Shimla is best location goes a little crazy and unapologetic. Youngsters and travelers of all ages reach the city, in order to bring in the New Year. Everywhere you go you will see large crowds, laughing, singing and festivity. Shimla turns into a huge picnic party on New Year’s Eve. Shimla online travels welcomes each and everybody with open arms, and manages to mesmerize the weary traveler each and every time. After all the hospitality is famous worldwide. The charm of the bygone era and the modern facilities together make is the perfect destination to ring in the New Year, with family and friends.    Contact for more details 0177-2627433 8679784333                 ...

    Lavi fair: The Annual International Fair  Rampur is a small town based on the banks of Satlujriverand is connected by the national highway somewhere around 130 kms from Shimla. Rampur has always been one of the major routes of trading between India and several important trading centers including Afghanistan, Ladakh, Tibet and Kinnaur. The international trade festival at Rampur is a much celebrated and awaited event that takes place in Rampur every year in the month of November and is believed to be 300 years old.        Even though the fair lost its glory a few decades back, it has found its way back amongst the top international fairs held across the country due to the continuous efforts of the government. Being an active supporter of the Lavi international fair, the government took several steps to modernize the trade activities at the fair. Various incentives are given to traders all over the country to showcase their goods and engage...

                              Hampta Pass Trek Himachal Pradesh  is one of the most toured states in India. The state has beautiful pristine snow clad mountains which are a major source of tourist attraction. Tourists from all over the world come to this glorious, unpolluted and serene place to nurture their mind and soul and cherish an unfathomable nature's beauty. The word 'Hima' means snow in Sanskrit and hence the name Himachal Pradesh which means 'In the lap of Himalayas'. The mountains of the state are used for many adventure sports. One among them that is considerably being carried out here is trekking. Hampta Pass trek is giving each adventure lover an option to discover the unique landscape on the Manali side in Himachal Pradesh. It is a dream like an experience through the unusual and special one climbing out across the lush green valleys of Kullu to reach the overhanging mountains. From ...

We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again — to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.We “need sometimes,” the Harvard philosopher wrote, “to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment at no matter what.” I like that stress on work, since never more than on the road are we shown how proportional our blessings are to the difficulty that precedes them; and I like the stress on a holiday that’s “moral” since we fall into our ethical habits as easily as into our bed...

KHIR GANGA –KULLU (HP) The Journey of a thousand steps begins with a single step Khir Ganga is a Mobile camping done throughout the summers in Himachal Pradesh. It is open for 7 months in a year from March to October. It is only accessible by foot. It is a beautiful day trek on a narrow cliff side path going by numerous waterfalls and few isolated villages. There is usually about 30-50 people at the village site during the high season. ON THE WAY TO KHEERGANGA Popular for the hot springs and scenic views of the Himalayan Mountains, Kheerganga is situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Located about 22 km away from the pilgrimage town of Manikaran, trekking through the dense forests and a bath in its hot springs are a refreshing experience. You can go trekking, camping, nature walking, leisurely walks in the forest, mountain climbing and indulge in landscape photography during your stay at Kheerganga. The v...