Why is Pangong Lake famous?
Pangong Tso, Tibetan for grassland, also referred to as Pangong, is one of a kind endorheic lake (i.e. has it’s own internal drainage system. How cool is that? Situated at a height of about 4,350. Located it in the Changthang region of Ladakh, It is 134 km long and 6500 hectares wide and extends from India to all the way to China […]
Palaces in and around Leh
Palaces in Leh Leh Palace: The Leh Palace has been the primary attraction within the city, as it wasonce the world’s tallest building, built by the kings of Ladakh in 1553. After beingabandoned in the mid 19th century, the ruined palace has been restored by theArchaeological Survey of India. Its roof offers panoramic views of […]
What are the Outdoor Activities in Manali?
1) TREKKING-Trekking is the most popular activity in and around the Manali area. There are trekking tours organized by local bodies like the Himalayan Saga, Sahsi, Start Adventure Himalayan Sports Institute and Trek India. There are trained professionals who will guide you throughout the trek. Trekking trails like the Brighu Lake Trek, Chandrakhani Pass Trek, […]
Why is Nubra Valley so famous?
True to its name, the ‘Nubra’, which essentially means green, is a fertile and well-cultivated oasis, in the face of a wide, formidable expanse of sand. Nubra Valley is often referred to as the ‘Great Himalayan Desert’, it does absolute justice to the absurdly magnificent landscape of the Ladakh region as a whole, for where […]
New route to the Valley Of Flowers through Hunuman Chatti
Here is an uplifting news for all the adventure junkies!! Uttarakhand government has opened another course to Valley of Flowers following 45 years. This course was lying shut for most recent 45 years.The administration says it will be useful to save groups on the off chance that a calamity like the Kedarnath streak outburst strikes […]
Mount Pandim-A brief overview
Mount Pandim, located at an altitude of 6,691 m is located very close to Mount Kanchenjunga. It can be seen en route during the Goecha La Pass trek. The mountain is visible from Tsoka. On the final day of the trek during the ascent from Samiti Lake to Goecha La Pass, trekkers walk by the […]
Mountain Ranges in Nubra Valley
As it is rightly said, ‘Journey is often better than the destination”, no other experience upholds this sentence more justly than a trip to the hidden Shangri-la that is Nubra Valley. While the valley itself has lots to offer, what with its green barley fields, sparkling blue water, and endless sand-dunes with bacteria camels trotting […]
Monuments and Museums in Ladakh
1. Hall of Fame:This museum is located near Leh Airfield and was constructed in memory of soldiers who lost their lives during Indo-Pak wars. It is being maintained by the Indian Army and has a two-floor building. The ground floor has biographies and photographs of the soldiers and a souvenir shop, while the first floor […]
Monasteries in and around Leh
1. Hemis Monastery:This is the largest and the most famous monastery (Gompa) in Ladakh. The monastery consists of a copper-gilt statue of the Lord Buddha, various stupas made of gold and silver, sacred Thangkas and beautiful paintings. The monastery plays host to the annual Hemis Tsechu festival in Ladakh. 2. Karma Dupgyod Choeling Monastery:This Monastery is […]
How to reach Mandi?
A brief History of Mandi The merger of two princely states Mandi and Suket on 15th April 1948 brought the origin of Mandi today. It was formed when the State of Himachal Pradesh came into existence. There hasn’t been any change in the jurisdiction of Mandi ever since it came into existence.The rowdy bazaar town […]