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The bowl-shaped town of Chaukori, located in the state of Uttaranchal, is nestled within the Himalayas at the height of over 2010 meters above sea level. As a tourist destination, it offers many beautifully breathtaking views? be it the lusciously green tea gardens, or the majestic snow-capped peaks of Nanda Devi and Panchachuli, the peaceful sunrise and sunsets, and the bejewelled night skies with the light of a million stars.Chaukori is a lesser known tourist destination. Perched on a valley and surrounded by the high mountains of the Kumaon region, this village features nature's blissful landscapes, unpolluted and quiet. Chaukori is located at the Indo-Tibetan (in the north) and Indo-Nepal (in the south) boundaries. The scenic Greater Himalayan peaks of Nanda Kot,Panchchuli, Nanda Khat and Nanda Devi are visible from here. Chaukori is one of those places that can become a part of your yearly escapades and detox your mind and body of the alienating metropolitan experience

Panpatia Col lies between two unnamed 5500 m + peaks. According to a mythological story, a priest used to perform rituals at the shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath on the same day, using a route known as Kedar Badri connecting the two temples.This legend fuelled explorations to find a route connecting the two shrines drawing the likes of Shipton and Tilman, Meade and Harish Kapadia. The first reported crossing of the mythological pass at almost 18000 ft was in 1934 by Shipton and Tilman, while subsequent attempts in 1984 and 1997 were thwarted by its complex approach across massive icefalls. Shipton and Tilman’s crossing of the pass remained unrepeated till 1999, when Martin Moran led a team across the pass through a variation of the original route, avoiding some of the icefall danger. Finally, in 2007, a Bengali team led by Debabrata Mukhejee, opened a trekkable route to the pass climbing the Parvati Col to gain access to the upper snowfields of Panpatia Col. The new route, howeve

Sundernagar is located in Mandi District. It used to be the Capital of Suket State and is hardly 22-24 km from Mandi (South-west of mandi)towards Shimla.The fascinating beauty of this small town is embraced by the man-made lake produced by the waters of Beas-Sutlej Project. This project is India's Biggest Hydel Project. It is known for its shady and high towering trees. The green beauty is perfect for a winter as well as summer get away. It might be a small town but visiting here will surely sooth your mind and soul. The waters of Beas-Sutlej Project have given it a man-made lake. The temple of Mahamaya and Sukhdev Vatika on the nearby hill are other attractions. The beautiful town of Sundernagar is known for its shady walks amidst towering trees.The glory of its soil speaks of the traditional heritage of the place.The temples represent the rich culture of the area; the most visited being Mahamaya Temple. Sunder Nagar was once the jail of Mandi, but today it is a municipa

Barot, a part of the Uhl river valley, is a small village situated in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Considered to be a diamond among the rough terrains, Barot Valley was initially developed for a hydel project over the Uhl river that has now become a rising tourist spot for travelers who have a longing for mountains. Barot Valley offers great opportunities to travelers who want to quench their thirst for adventure. Barot Valley trek, camping, and fishing are some of the popular activities of this area. Barot Valley Also known as, “a trekker’s paradise”, Barot Valley is situated in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level. It is a new found tourist destination and is located about 67 kilometers away from Mandi. If you are a backpacker,this destination is perfect to backpack through for a day or so. The scenic landscapes are captivating, and the unpolluted air draws travelers from across the world for sightseeing and much mor

Solang Valley lies between Solang village and Beas Kund. it is a high altitude valley that lies at the top of Kullu in the Himachal Pradesh state of India.The region is 14 km northwest to the very popular hillstation of Manali. Solang features high mountain slopes that turn milky white when it snows here. Owing to the geography of the valley and its heavy snowfall prone trait, Solang valley has turned into a major ski destination in India.It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. Since the valley has fine ski slopes,it is a perfect place for skiing. The guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali is based here.This institute is the venue for winter skiing festival and also offers training in skiing to the tourists. In winter, the valley becomes a skiing paradise with children of all ages slipping and sliding over the fresh white snow. When snow melts in the summer, skiing is replaced by parachuting, zorbin

India has a treasury of mesmerizing places. These places have diverse traditions, cultures and heritages. We know about a lot of such mainstream places, but some of the not-so popular places have been present silently in all their glory. One such place is Malana. Lurking in the North east Kullu range, Malana is completely isolated from the monotony of India's city culture. This remote village is mainly known for it's charas, and has over time drawn hashish lovers from all over the world. But Malana is so much more than that.The untold story of Malana is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of the country. And that is what makes it is so attractive! Malana is an ancient solitary village in Himachal Pradesh in an isolated and charming plateau by the side of the Malana River. Known as Malana Nala, it lies in Parvati Valley which is a quaint corner away from rest of the world. One of the unique aspects of this destination is the strong culture and beliefs of the locals, wh

The land of untouched and mystifying beauty, Tirthan Valley is a destination with a plethora of delights. Lying nearly 3 km from the entrance of Great Himalayan National Park, the valley opens the doors to the newly recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) this place is abundant in adventurous activities and a paradise for nature lovers. The great Himalayas with snow covered tops looking over the Tirthan River, this valley is best known for its trout fishing and for surprisingly high influx of foreigners. Magical ambience and lush green paths leading to nearby tiny and quaint hamlets accompanied by amazing weather throughout the year, Tirthan valley is great for those holiday makers who seek adventure as well as peace. Perched at an altitude of over 1600 meters above sea level, the riverside retreat of Tirthan is an adventure-centric getaway blessed with a wealth of nature’s treasures. Located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pr