Diwali in the Kullu Valley: Lights, Sweets and Village Warmth
Diwali 2026 falls in early November. Here is what the festival of lights feels like in the Kullu valley, and how to plan a visit around it.
Read more →From the hills
Stories, guides & Naggar life.
Travel tips, local experiences, and quiet mountain moments from Ghar in the Hills.
Lohri and Maghi in Himachal: Winter Bonfires and Hill Traditions
Mid-January brings Lohri and Maghi to Himachal. Here is how the winter harvest festival is celebrated and how to enjoy it near Naggar.
Read more →Driving in the Himachal Hills: Road Tips for the Kullu Valley
Mountain roads reward patience. Here are practical tips for driving to Naggar and around the Kullu valley, from timing to landslides and etiquette.
Read more →Staying in a Himachal Homestay: What to Expect and How to Enjoy It
New to homestays? Here is what to expect from a village stay in Himachal, from home-cooked food to etiquette, and how to get the most from it.
Read more →Bhagsu Waterfall and Dharamkot: A Walking Guide for Travellers
A friendly guide to the Bhagsunag temple, the waterfall behind it and the forest walk up to Dharamkot near McLeodganj, with timings, costs and seasons.
Read more →Manimahesh Yatra and Lake: A Pilgrim's Guide to Chamba's Sacred Peak
What to know before the Manimahesh yatra in Chamba: the Hadsar trek, altitude, registration, medical checks, the festival season and packing advice.
Read more →Hatkoti Temple, Jubbal: Hateshwari Mata and the Pabbar Valley
A traveller's guide to the Hateshwari Mata temple complex at Hatkoti on the Pabbar river: history, architecture, route from Shimla, timings and best season.
Read more →Bhubu Pass Trek: A Two-Day Crossing Between Mandi and Kullu
A practical guide to the Bhubu Pass trek linking the Chuhar valley in Mandi with the Lagh valley in Kullu: route, difficulty, season and what to carry.
Read more →Vashisht Village and Hot Springs: A Guide from Naggar
A practical guide to Vashisht village near Manali: the natural sulphur hot springs, the Kath Kuni temples, timings, the Jogini Waterfall walk and tips.
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