One of the biggest mistakes people make before visiting Spiti Valley is assuming that packing for the trip is similar to packing for Manali, Shimla, or any other hill station. I made the same…
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Most people see Spiti Valley through Instagram photos. A monastery standing on a hill. A lake reflecting snow-covered peaks. Empty roads cutting through dramatic mountains.What those photos don’t show are the rough roads, freezing…
One of the first questions travelers ask while planning a Spiti Valley trip is: Will I get altitude sickness? The honest answer is maybe.During my first trip to Spiti Valley, I thought altitude sickness…
There are very few places in Spiti Valley that travelers recognize instantly. Key Monastery is one of them. Even if you’ve never visited Spiti before, chances are you’ve already seen a photograph of this…
There comes a point during every Spiti Valley trip when the landscape stops looking like Himachal Pradesh and starts looking like another planet. For some travellers, that moment happens near Nako. For others, it…
There are many monasteries in the Himalayas, but very few leave the kind of impression that Tabo Monastery does. Travelers often arrive expecting another quick sightseeing stop on the Complete Guide to Spiti Valley…
Have you ever wondered what Manali feels like just before winter fully arrives? November is that special time when the weather turns colder, the mountain peaks start getting covered in snow, and the town…
Did you know that Jogini Waterfall is not just a beautiful place to visit but also a sacred spot for the local people of Manali? Named after Goddess Jogini, the waterfall has a small…
Have you ever visited the Spiti Valley in September? If not, then you must have missed out on an experience where mountains were silent, the skies were clear, and all the roads were your…
Planning to visit Old Manali? Don’t miss the famous Manu Temple, one of the town’s most important religious and cultural landmarks. Dedicated to Sage Manu, the temple is believed to stand at the place…
Some places in Spiti Valley make you stop and admire the view, and Dhankar Monastery is one of them. Built on a cliff at 3,894 metres, this beautiful monastery overlooks the meeting point of…
We all know what Spiti looks like in the winter, but there is something more magical about travelling when nature is alive, unpredictable, and real. Spiti Valley in August captures that spirit. The mountains…
Imagine a sacred place where ancient scriptures echo through the mountains, where steaming mineral water rises straight from the earth, and where the slow rhythm of the Himalayas calms your mind the moment you…
Imagine starting your journey among pine-covered hills, colorful Himachali villages, and endless apple orchards. A few days later, you’re standing in a cold desert surrounded by barren mountains, ancient monasteries, and some of the…
You arrive expecting a pretty hill station, some snow, some chai, some mountain views. Then you find yourself strapped into a paragliding harness at 2,500 metres, launching off a cliff, and realising that you…