Kulu town is situated on the banks of the winding River Beas, looking down the beautiful ‘Valley of Gods’ from a cool altitude of 1200 m. Unlike Manali it has not been developed for tourism but the town of Kulu ...

Buddha Temple-Tibetan Library-Tibetan Children’s Village-Dal Lake-TCV Handicrafts Centre-St John’s Church From McLeodganj bus-stand, walk for 10 minutes down Buddha Temple Rd to the Tsuglag Khang, central cathedral, situated opposite the Dalai Lama’s house. This is a lively, colourful temple draped ...

like Dalhousie, this picturesque hill station lies on a spur of the Dhauladhar range, some 18 km (11 1/2 miles) north-east of Kangra. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, deodar and pine forests, hills and tea gardens, it offers beautiful scenery and ...

From AD 550 to Independence in 1947 the small hill state of Chamba was ruled by the same family. The original capital was at Bharmour but shifted to Chamba about 1000 years ago. Chamba is 53 km (33 miles) from ...

One of the least visited and quietest of northern India’s hill stations, Dalhousie has retained much of its original character. It is located on a spur of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalaya at about 2000 metres, amid still well-forested ...

Gateway into Kashmir, Jammu is also the winter capital of the state. Situated on the banks of the river Tawi, this busy, prosperous town isurounded by lakes and hils, temple, and fortresses. Little is known of the city’s origin. According ...

Ten km (6 miles) south of Leh and on the opposite bank of the Indus is the small village of Stok. Home to the local royal family who moved here after the Dogra invasion of Ladakh. The palace was built ...

Leh Palace-Tsemo Gompa-Sankar Gompa Having toured Ladakh valley, it’s time to explore Leh and its surrounds. This tour involves some stiff climbing, and is best left to last—the two earlier jeep excursions should have comfortably acclimatised you to high-altitude walking. ...

On of the best reasons for visiting Alchi is the drive out there. This starts in a humorous fashion, with oa serrieos ofu PWsD road-signstrung out along the airport road. ‘Dozing is injurious to health’ informs one. ‘Accidents are prohibited ...

Shey-Thikse-Hemis This is the most popular gompas circuit. If travelling by jeep, set out early morning, see the monasteries in the order given, and expect to be back by lunch. Alternatively, catch the first bus out to Shey (for 7.30 ...