Surrounded by high mountain ranges in North-Eastern part of Himachal Pradesh, Spiti valley is one of the least populated regions of India. This land of Buddhist mysticism remains unscathed and unknown to many even till date. Extreme weather, rugged terrain and an immense remoteness of this place cuts it off from a conventional tourist map. With only few villages scattered along the valley, quaint old monasteries dotted with fluttering prayer flags and Buddhist monks roaming around the area, you are bound to spend a peaceful holiday here, cut-off from the entire world. Spiti is the gateway to many popular treks such as Pin-Parvati, Pin-Bhaba and Parang-La, so you will notice many trekkers stopping by at this scenic little valley. ‘Kaza‘ is the main administrative centre of Spiti Valley. Dotted with few government run guesthouses, you can easily get an accommodation here. For a more rustic experience, alluring views and captivating vistas of the nature, you can choose for homestay options in nearby villages of ‘Kibber‘, ‘Komic‘, ‘Demul’ or ‘Dhankar’. A stay in these homestays will also give you an opportunity to mingle with the locals and get to know about their hospitality, lifestyle, cultures and traditions.
Spiti Valley is also one of the perfect places in Indian Himalayas where you can connect yourself with the supreme power by meditating and immersing your souls in the chants and hymns of Buddhist monks at famous monasteries of ‘Kye‘, ‘Tabo‘, ‘Dhankar‘ and ‘Komic’.To satiate your adventurous self, nothing is better than taking an excursion to the ‘Pin Valley National Park‘ or ‘Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary’. White Water River rafting on the strong rapids of the Spiti River is another activity which you can indulge into during your stay at the Spiti Valley.
Situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Andretta is a quaint little village perfect for an ideal break from the city life. With the backdrop of Shivalik Hills and breath-taking Dhauladhar range of the Indian Himalayas, Andretta remains untouched from even the traces of urbanization. The town was founded by Norah Richards, an Irish theatre artist in 1920s and since then it has attracted many artists, painters and art lovers. Today, the town is more known to be a learning centre for pottery and craft making. Tourists and art lovers from across the world come here to seek peace, solitude and of course to learn pottery. You can spend a peaceful vacation here in the lap of Mother Nature, just relaxing, taking nature walks, watching birds and soaking yourself in the tranquility of the place. Some of the major tourist attractions of this charming village include ‘Norah Richards House’, ‘Sobha Singh Art Gallery‘ and ‘Andretta Pottery and Craft Society’.
The charming village of Kasol is located in the captivating Parvati Valley near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Also known as ‘Mini Israel’ in India, you will notice many Israeli backpackers, restaurants serving Israeli food and signboards written in Hebrew language in every nook and corner of the village. Kasol surprises its visitors with breath-taking beauty and splendid mountain scenery at every twist and turn on their paths of exploration of this picturesque village. Yet to be touched by commercialization, the place provides extreme peace and solitude to those seeking an escape from the hullabaloo of city lives. While in Kasol, you can just laze around spending a laid back afternoon, take a leisure walk along the gurgling Parvati River, try your hands at trout fishing, visit the famous ‘Manikaran Gurudwara’or take a trek uphill through a forest to nearby Tosh Village or Kheer Ganga. A visit to this little village tucked in the laps of Indian Himalayas is sure to le
“Are you in search of some less explored and off-beat destinations, somewhere tucked away in mountains for your next vacations? If that is the case then your search ends here. I bring to you some of the peaceful locations nestled in the lap of Indian Himalayas where you can enjoy a relaxing time with your family.” Whenever we think of vacations in India, first thing which flashes through our minds are the beautiful visuals of snow-covered mountains, dense forests, alpine meadows, flowing rivulets and gurgling waterfalls. Next question that immediately arises is, where to find such a heavenly beauty that can provide peace and solitude to our fatigued bodies and minds? All the conventional hill stations these days have been engulfed by commercialization and the serenity which we crave for is lost somewhere. But, if we leave aside these usual touristy spots and go off the beaten track to explore the yet unexplored areas, we can definitely find a place where peace, spirituality, serenity a
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