Ladakh June 2014
Come summer and the travel
bug strikes. It becomes the hottest topic of conversation: where should we go
for our vacation? In a tropical country like ours I cannot identify with anyone
heading for still hotter climes. I’d like to spend my holidays without being
roasted, thank you, so the mountains it is for my family and I. We have the
advantage of living in glorious Chandigarh, which is at the foothills of Shimla
which, in turn, opens up a whole range of possibilities for wonderful travels.
You can do Shimla, of course, and sometimes be fortunate to get some awesome
views.
Approaching Zoji La enroute from Srinagar to Leh
Ladakh, Baralacha La June 2014
Manali is another lovely
option. Here’s what Rohtang La looked like in June 2014
But how about some less
known jewels? Narkanda, for instance, just a little beyond Shimla offers some
wonderful views of snow- laden mountains and the HPTDC Hotel Hatu is a pleasant
place to stay. Here are some pictures of it.
Hotel Hatu, Narkanda. That's our Yeti parked outside
View from Hotel Hatu
The two lesser known getaways
I’m sharing are great options for vacations. Some of you might’ve even been there.
Kalpa, in Kinnaur District (famous for apples) is a small town above Reckong Peo.
Both places are must-sees. Reckong Peo is resembles many other Himachal towns but
the view of the Kinnaur Kailash range is jaw-dropping. Sample these below. Our hotel
Kinner Villa was a cheap and cosy place with yummy homemade food. What more can
one ask for?
Reckong Peo
Hotel Kinner Villa
The last place recommended is in the next post, since I've exhausted the space for photos with this one!
