YHAI’s well known organized trek to Sar Pass will begin on May 1st of this year and go on till end of May, with a new batch departing everyday. The bookings are open, and the first few weeks are already completely sold. For more details on the trek, see YHAI webpage on Sar Pass Trek. […]
The Amarnath Yatra 2007 will start in just about two weeks - from June 30th. The route will be open for pilgrims from June 30th to 28th August. Those wishing to travel will need to register for the journey by specifying their date of journey. Registrations are open for a while now, and can also […]
Just a few days after the news of the road connecting Srinagar and Leh via Zozila pass being open to traffic, Manali - Leh road is also getting ready to welcome tourists. Border Roads Organization, which is maintaining the road has said that the snow is being cleared from Rohtang pass and the road will […]
Here is a news for those planning to travel to Leh and Ladakh. Snow has been cleared from Srinagar - Leh highway and it is now open for all traffic. The road to Ladakh from Manali via Rohtang pass is yet to open, which usually takes another month’s time.
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1. See earlier post on things […]
Below the Himalayas, India doesn’t have much options to offer for the whitewater enthusiasts. Sahyadris, the prominent mountain ranges in India other than the Himalayas does have many rivers running down from them, but not many of them are suitable for rafting. They come down like a torrent during the monsoon, and become mellow or […]
One of the most popular ways to reach Leh and go around Ladakh is to reach Manali first, and then hire a car to take the Leh-Manali route via Rohtang pass. Popular destinations in Ladakh are far from each other and one needs to spend a lot to hire a car for several days at […]
Summer is a bad time to travel in India. India’s plains are so hot that you will never enjoy your journeys unless you confine yourself to air conditioning all the time. But for most Indians, especially for families travelling with Children, summer is also the time of the year when they have spare time. Fortunately, […]
Hill stations are an obvious choice as summer destinations. Though a little difficult to access unlike the ones in Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim’s higher regions have its own charm. They are different, greener and cleaner than other places and has a lot of variety to offer. It is an ideal destination for every kind of traveller […]
For those who want to travel to Ladakh by road, your time has come this year. Srinagar-Leh Road, which is one of the two major roads connecting Leh, the capital of Ladakh is now open. The Srinagar-Leh highway is one of the two major ways to reach Leh by land, the other one being the […]
Most people I know want to visit Ladakh some day. It’s the same thing with me too. If you are also one of those who dream about spending some time picturesque Ladakh, it is worth getting this month’s outlook traveller(May 2006 issue) and keep it safely so that you can refer to it when your […]