Himachal - March '21

Dharamshala  Day 1

The only airport in Himachal with regular and affordable flights, Dharamshala is the most convenient way to fly into the state. Stopping by the picturesque cricket stadium en route the 6 kilometer cab ride to McLeod is enough to cover the touristy things to see in this city.

McLeod Ganj  Day 1 - Day 9

The Dalai Lama's city of residence is situated at an altitude of 6,831 feet (2,082 m). The mild weather, numerous cafés and natural viewpoints every few steps made this an obvious choice for the first week of WFH, exploring and getting accustomed to the hilly environment. It has a bustling main market with varied kinds of rather interesting shops.

Triund Trek  Day 7

The 6 kilometer Triund Trek (ht. 9,350 ft / 2,850 m) provides scenic views of the Kangra valley and snow-covered Dhauladhar ranges. The trek took around 5 hours and was quite tiring, but the views from the top made this the highlight of the entire trip. The setting sun's rays hitting the snowy peaks made them glisten in hues of orange, while the darkness of night brought a scintillating sight of the city lights along with the starry sky. Add to that a fun group of people, cozy tents and a bonfire, and this becomes something every person visiting Himachal should definitely try.

Bir  Day 9 - Day 12

Bir is home to the world's 2nd highest Paragliding point, at an altitude of 7,874 feet (2,400 m). What was supposed to be a 2 hour visit turned into a 3 day wait due to bad weather, but the temporary restriction on the flying window was eventually lifted!

Kasol  Day 12 - Day 16

A hamlet situated in the lap of the Parvati valley, Kasol is a confluence of the stuff dreams are made of - pretty hills, views of snow-covered mountains, icy-cold river, palatable cafés and yk, stuff.

Chalal  Day 16

Things well known about Kasol, are also well known to the authorities. But yk what's not that well known? The village right across the river. So when we received invitations to Holi parties on the other side of the Parvati, we knew exactly how to spend Holi eve.