A 15 day Road Trip to Leh-Ladakh

Leh-Ladakh, this place always stays on top in every traveler's bucket list. Leh Ladakh is a high desert place in the laps of Himalayas, situated in Jammu and Kashmir State of India. Leh is at an altitude of about 3500m above sea level.
My Journey started from Delhi and it was a complete 15 days trip on my Royal Enfield.
My Road Trip Schedule:

Day 1:
Journey: Delhi to Nalagarh
Distance: 320km
Time: 9 hours
Via: Karnal, Ambala, Chandigarh, and Pinjore.          

   

Day 2:
Journey: Nalagarh to Manali
Distance: 280km
Time: 8 hours
Via: Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu.

Day 3:
Journey: Manali to Jispa
Distance: 140km
Time: 7 hours
Via: Rohtang Pass
Specialty: Beautiful Views, Big Mountains, Snow

Day 4:
Journey: Nearby places of Jispa
Distance: 80km
Time: 3 hours
Via: Banks of Bhaga River, Jispa Village
Specialty: Beautiful Views, Cold Weather, Natural Scenery

Day 5:
Journey: Jispa to Leh
Distance: 330km
Time: 13 hours
Via: Baralacha La pass, Pang Valley, Tanglangla Pass, Bhaga River
Specialty: Long deserts View, Beautiful lakes, Photogenic Locations

Day 6:
Spent at Leh, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Leh
Visited: Shant Stupa, Shankar Monastery, and Nearby Places

Day 7:
Journey: Leh to Pangong Lake to Leh
Distance: 320km
Time: 13 hours
Via: Pangong Lake, Changla Pass
Specialty: Crystal Clear water of Pangong lake, Indo-China Border

 

Day 8:
Journey: Leh to Valley Nubra
Distance: 120km
Time: 5 hours
Via: Khardung La, Khalser, Deskit
Specialty: Highest Motorable road, High Mountains and Photogenic views

Day 9:
Journey: Nubra Valley to Leh
Distance: 120km
Time: 5 hours
Via: Hunder Village, Deskit Monastery,
Specialty: Sightseeing, Camel Safari

Day 10:
River Rafting, Relaxing at Leh Valley

Day 11:
Journey: Leh to Kargil
Distance: 230km
Time: 7 hours
Via: Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill
Specialty: Magnetic hill – you can turn off your bike here and still be moving upwards at 20kmph

Day 12:
Journey: Kargil to Srinagar
Distance: 210km
Time: 7 hours
Via: Zozila Pass, Drass Valley
Specialty: Cold Weather, Beautiful Mountains, and scenic views

Day 13:
Journey: Srinagar
Visited: Nishant Bagh, Shankaracharya Temple, Lal Chowk Market, Dal Lake

Day 14:
Journey: Srinagar to Amritsar
Distance: 460kM
Time: 14 hours
Via: Patnitop
Specialty: Hill Station, Natural Sceneries

Day 15:
Journey: Amritsar to Delhi
Distance: 460km
Time: 15 hours
Via: Chandigarh, Ambala
Specialty: Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh

 

It was an amazing road trip, never ever I had enjoyed this much. Beautiful photogenic views all around, Leh-Ladakh is a must visit all age group.

A Beautiful Pahadi Region: Dehradun

Dehradun is a populous place and the capital of the state Uttarakhand. It is situated in Doon valley on the foothills of the Himalayas snuggled between river Ganges on the east side and river Yamuna on the west side. This place is famous for its highly photogenic landscapes and its milder climate. It is near to the tourist destination such as Auli, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh and pilgrimage circuit of Chota Chaar Dhaam.

Dehradun is a part of the Garhwal region, so the customs and culture of Garhwal people have a great influence on people of Dehradun. Major languages spoken are Hindi and Garhwali.

Top five must-visit places in Dehradun:

Sahastradhara: 

 

 Sahastradhara means ‘The thousand-fold springs’ It is highly famous for its religion, viewpoints, nature, and photography. This location has caves, waterfalls, step farming and offers stunning photogenic views for the visitors.

 Tiger-falls: 

 

 It is famous for waterfalls, nature, and photography. Tiger-falls is a 50m high waterfall that gives an astonishing view to the visitors.

  Robber’s Cave: 

 

 This Cave is known as Gucchupani by the locals. This place is famous for its disappearing streams. This place is believed to use by robbers during the time of Britishers, hence named as robbers cave.

Mind-rolling Monastery:

 

 It is famous for Tibetan culture, This place is one of the largest Buddhist learning canters in India. 

Tapkeshwar Temple: 

 

 This place is known to have the oldest Shiva Temple in Uttarakhand and it is located in the banks of river Nandi.

Some other famous places are Forest Research Institute, Tapovan, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Lachhiwala, Malsi deer park, etc.

Cuisines of Dehraduni people:

Though Dehradun offers you a lot of cuisine choices. I am mentioning a few must-try cuisines:

·         Kafuli

·         Chainsoo

·         Phanu

·         Baadi

·         Dubuk

·         There are many more dishes that are worth tasting like Jhangora Kheer, Kamuani Raita, Gulgula, Kandalee,  Arsa, etc.

Dehradun is a worth visiting place, this town will offer you great love and breathtaking sceneries.

Top 10 places to visit in Kinnaur

Kinnaur is one 12 district administration of Himachal Pradesh. This place is full of high altitude mountain-scape and always attract a high volume of tourists from all over India and abroad too. Offering a unique blend of Buddhism and Hinduism, Kinnaur has preserved its old culture and tradition even in today’s era of modernization. This place shares its boundary with Tibet, so you will be able to experience some Tibetan culture. Since this place shares its boundaries with Tibet, you can also experience a hint of Tibetan culture here. Maximum of the population are either Buddhists or Hindu.

This place is a well-known pilgrimage site for Hindus as Kinner Kailash also known as Abode/Parvat of Lord Shiva is in Kinnaur. With an elevation 6050m above the sea level, this place is often visited by large sums of Hindu for worshipping their lord. Mountain lovers for their passion climb the peak.

So, Here are the top 10 must-visit places in Kinnaur:

1.  Kinner Kailash

 

 

2.  Nako Lake

 

 

3.  Baspa River

 

 

4   Sarhan

 

 

5.  Sangla Valley

 

 

6.  Kalpa

 

 

7.  Ribba

 

 

8.  Borasu Pass

 

 

9.  Nichar

 

 

10. Suicide Point

 

These places are in every travel lovers bucket list. Do have a visit if you are a High Altitude Mountain lover. DEV BHOOMI HIMACHAL PRADESH!

 

Top 5 Places must visit places in Himachal Pradesh

TOP 5 BEAUTIFUL TREKS EVERYBODY SHOULD COVER IF YOU TRAVEL TO HIMACHAL PRADESH

 

Today, I will share the top 5 most beautiful treks in Himachal Pradesh that should be in every trekker's bucket list if they travel to Himachal Pradesh.

The list is topped by INDRAHAR PASS

 

INDRAHAR PASS:  

This pass is situated in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. From the top of Indrahar pass, one can enjoy the holy view of Manimahesh Kailash Peak along with Pir Panjal Range. It is worth a visit trek. It offers you the best Panorama shot of snow covered mountains.

Elevation: 4342m above the sea level

Best time to visit: May to October

 

BEAS KUND TREK:  

 

This pass is situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It is best for those, who are looking for a short break from their busy schedule. It is the most stunning trek in Kullu valley. People of all age group can cover this trek.

Elevation: 3650m above the sea level

Best time to visit: April to November

CHANDRATAL BARALACHA TREK: 

 

This pass is also situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Also known as Moon lake, One can enjoy high altitude snow copped mountains in Baralacha Glacier. Baralacha Glacier is the source of the Chandra river.

Elevation: 4950m above the sea level

Best time to visit: July to October

 

HAMPTA PASS TREK: 

 

Again, this trek is situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It is an ideal pass for all nature and mountain lovers. It is a little bit difficult trek, as it offers you steep mountains to climb. This pass acts as a bridge between Kullu district ana Lahaul district.

Elevation: 3960m above the sea level

Best time to visit: May to October

 

PIN PARVATI TREK: 

 

Its again in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a long trek to cover and offers you beautiful views throughout the trek. This trek connects the Kullu valley from Pin valley in Spiti. This trek is one of the most visited treks by tourists.

Elevation: 5300m above the sea level

Best time to visit: July to September

 

So, These were the most attractive, beautiful and best treks for all mountain lovers. Place them in your Bucket list and do visit them.