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Trip to an offbeat Himachali town just before weekend lockdown
A short escapade to Renukaji, an offbeat Himachali town just before weekend lockdown in Delhi NCR
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7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it
After months of lockdown and stalled travel plans, September brought some good news. Himachal Pradesh announced unlock and welcomed tourists without restrictions. Contemplating whether to travel off season immediately post unlock, we made it to Chail during the first long weekend of October. Here are 7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it. Minimal to no crowd What’s the best thing that can happen to you on an offseason trip? Yeah, absence of crowd! Chail was literally vacant and for the first time we had so much of space to ourselves. There were no queues, no crazy traffic, no crowded spots for selfies, zero noise and abundance of calmness.…
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Maple Resort by Aamod, Chail- Our first getaway post unlock
The notorious pandemic’s rapid spread across the globe forced the Government to to observe lockdown. Eagerly waiting for unlock to happen, when the Government of Himachal lifted the travel restrictions, we breathed relief. So, after 8 months of house-arrest, it was time to escape the monotony and a quick off-the-wall vacation to Chail. It is a quaint little hamlet near Shimla, just 30 kilometers from Barog. Keeping the risks in mind, choosing a home-stay or a budget hotel was out of question. Therefore, our obvious choice was Maple Resort by Aamod. About the property Merely 45 km from Shimla on Kadaghat-Chail road at an altitude of 2250 meters, Maple Resort…
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Weekend Break in Kasauli
Away from the tumult of the usually crowded hill stations, there lies Kasauli, a sleepy little hamlet amid the opulent green treasures, often surrounded by mist and elusive clouds. The colonial houses, peaceful lanes, lovely orchards and the stunning view of the mountains together make this place a perfect holiday getaway. We were looking for a quiet, relaxing place and hence planned a weekend break in Kasauli in mid June. Be prepared for sudden change in weather from sunny skies to cloudy and rains. When entire North India was blanketed by dust storm, Himachal wasn’t untouched. As we drove through Punjab, the dusty brown sky turned out to be a…
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Traveling offbeat in Barog
Featuring a haunted tunnel of Barog, a lesser known destination, unlike touristy Shimla, is a perfect place for traveling offbeat in Himachal.
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The Idyllic Mashobra Greens in Himachal
Ever wanted to get lost in deep woods, away from the hustle bustle of a crowded city? Find it in the quaint, idyllic Mashobra Greens in Himachal.
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Breathtaking Dharamsala
As cliched it may sound, Dharamsala remains the most popular hill station close to Delhi. We too went to this hillstation for two days to escape the heat of June Here’s all about exploring the gems of breathtaking Dharamsala on the first day of our visit. Tea Estate The Tea estate spread over a huge area of lower Dharamsala makes a nice place to soak in the lush greenery and unwind. Greenery is associated with positive vibes, and we experienced it. It was a little tiring, yet we preferred walking over a taxi ride and ended up walking about three kilometers searching for the tea gardens. The green velvety stretch…
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A bewitching offseason trip to Rohtang
Rohtang, a very popular destination in Himachal receives footfall round the year, especially May-June and October-November. It was during the first week of September that we planned our Himalayan escapade. We expected less crowd on our offseason trip to Rohtang and Manali. Though Manali was beaming with tourists, Rohtang was relatively uncrowded. Why is Rohtang popular? At an altitude of 13,000 feet, Rohtang connects Kullu to Lahaul and Spiti valleys. The mighty Himalayas that offer such majestic views are reason enough to be in Rohtang. Additionally the onward journey to Spiti valley and availability of adventure sports makes it a tourist popular destination. On an average 5000-6000 people visit Rohtang…
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Manu temple, the best kept secret of Manali
Away from the usual touristy places, lies Manu Temple, the best kept secret of Manali. Cocooned in the Beas River Valley of Old Manali, this is the only temple in India dedicated to the ancient law-giver of India, Manu Rishi. The journey on foot The narrow lanes with an upward steep felt tiring in the first go but as the morning Sun and pleasant breeze embraced us, it kept us going. The road is not motor-able though we spotted locals driving Maruti 800 (the most common car there) on those steep roads. The sight of hip hop colourful eating joints, little cafes by the river side and bike renting shops…
