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Microcosm of all that the Himalayas has to offer this state has
all the Himalayan ranges, the youngest and the lowest
Dhauladhars, the middle ranges of Pir Panjal, the Great
Himalayas and the trans Himalayan Zanskar range.
Dhauladhars- Steep mountains rising out of the plains this area
is quite unique, characterized by lush forests and small
prosperous settlements. One cannot miss out the Gaddis, the
local shepherds of this area.
Kullu Valley green alpine vales dotted by the orchards, rushing
rivers and streams and the snow caps. The beautiful
architecture, the flocks of sheep, the handicrafts just
compliment the landscape.
Trans- Himalayan The cold desserts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur
which spring to life only for a few months in the year have
dramatic landscapes, and really old monasteries to be visited.
Malana Village Trek
Little ahead of the beautiful Chandra Khanni Pass lies the tiny
village of Malana, an isolated community that has its own
language, customs and laws, governed by a parliament of village
elders called Koram. Beware! It’s not like the other friendly
village. Seek permission before you take pictures and don’t try
touching the temple walls or the villagers as the outsiders are
considered unclean.
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Hampta Pass (4270m)
A short trek which leads from the lush greens of the Kullu
valley to the barren landscape of the Chandra valley. The trail
goes right up to the base of the high mountains of Deotibba and
Indrasan (both 6000m plus) peaks and crosses over at the Hampta
Pass.
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Indrahar Pass
Starting from McLeodganj (Dharamsala) at about 6000ft in the
Kangra valley and passing over the mighty snowbound Dhauladhar,
the trail ends at Lamu in the Ravi valley. The trail is the
traditional migratory and grazing route of the “Gaddis”, the
colourful, semi-nomadic Hindu shepherds who belong to the Kangra
and Chamba districts. Each spring, they bring their flocks from
the foothills of the Kangra, over the Dhauladhar to the Ravi
valley. From there they go higher across the Pir Panjal to the
main Himalaya, and on to the rich grazing grounds of the Lingti
valley in Spiti.
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Spiti Safari
Surrounded by the Kullu Valley in the south, Ladakh in the north
and Tibet in the east, the twin valleys of Lahaul and Spiti is a
region of nature at its wildest. These valleys encompass
glaciers, high ridges, broad valleys, pastures and has a minimum
elevation exceeding 3000m. This area is more of a high altitude
cold desert dotted with famous monasteries, villages like little
green oasis in a stark, brown and dry landscape, miles of
rolling pastures, 6000m peaks and swollen rivers which turn into
mere trickles in winter.
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Spiti Trek with Homestays
A blend of Spiti’s rich cultural heritage and natural splendors,
this trail provides a unique insight into the Spitian way of
life
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Bhabha Pass
The Bhabha valley is well known for its picturesque and
magnificent surroundings-dense forests and lush green flower
strewn meadows. Over the pass one is awe struck on entering
Spiti. The mountain scape has an exotic appearance. Barren,
rugged Rocky Mountains rise from the valley floor to heights of
several thousand feet. All around is a panorama of rugged crags
and slopes that change hues from pale pink to bright scarlet,
alternating with the soft blues and greens of the glaciers.
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Shitidhar Climb (5294 m)
At 18,000 ft plus, Shiti (white) dhar (peak) is the perfect
introductory peak for mountaineering. It is ideal for trekkers
without climbing experience, wanting to summit a Himalayan peak
. It’s south face offers a straightforward but challenging route
to the summit. Shitidhar’s accessibility makes it doubly
attractive. The base camp, by the emerald Beas Kund, the source
of the Beas, is just a day’s trek away from Manali. The climb
offers spectacular close-up views of Hanuman Tibba on the west,
and in the distance, to the east, of Indrasan, Deotibba and the
lesser mountains of the Pir Panjal.
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Ladakhi
Fairly accessible peak, Ladakhi is a fine climbing objective.The
summit needs delicate technical climbing on loose rock
interspersed with climbing on some big cornices of it’s south
east ridge. It’s always a tough call to get the crampons off or
not. Recommended for people with basic climbing skills.
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Friendship
Anyone who has been up to Manali would not have missed the views
of the Friendship looming over the Northern sky. Manali, being a
popular location for the hindi film shoots, the peak is seen as
a backdrop in a lot of Bollywood films.
The name was given by the Indo French expedition which first
climbed this highest point on the Shiti Dhar ridge.
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Triund Trek
A short easy hike up in the mountains !
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