Make Himachal Pradesh Your Summer Destination 2016 with Designer Indya

The sound, the words ‘Himachal’ itself evokes images of snow-capped mountains, gushing rivers, music in the mountains, warm fires, adventures and cozy romantic evenings!

Himachal Pradesh , the abode of snow is a place of exquisite beauty. Mountains, rivers, forests, history, splendor, spirituality come together in this beautiful hilly state of India. It has always been a popular tourist destination, and this summer too it will draw in the crowds.

While the jewels of Himachal, Shimla, Manali and Rohtang will be thronged by tourists from the country and abroad, take a different route this summer. Visit the unsung beauties of Himachal, the rare treasures still unexplored and untouched by the maddening crowds. Find your slice of paradise and experience an unforgettable trip.

Ride Up to the Picturesque Town of Rakcham

Rakcham lies quietly nestled between Sangla and Chitkul village (the last Indian village before the Tibet Border). Rakcham transports you to another world, some say it is the path to heaven, the closest you can get to the mighty Himalayas.

While you will find accommodation options in Rakcham, do try camping on one of its lush green landscapes. Rakcham is one of a kind Himachali town that transports you to a bygone era, an age of innocence. There are no newspapers, no post office, no police station, no market, no wine shops, just a few shops selling basic necessities. Crime is completely absent in this area. Rakcham is a musk deer habitat. This town and its people follow both Buddhist and Hindu ideologies. If you are really looking to unwind and come close to nature and enjoy its bounties like never before, put Rakcham in your bucket list of destinations. You will come back with treasured memories and a fresh new perspective of life.

Cover the Distance to Switzerland

Would you believe me if I told you that the unparalleled beauty of Switzerland is right here just a few hundred kms away from you? 122 kms from Dharamshala and 118 kms from Pathankot lies our very own Switzerland, Khajjar. It’s not for nothing that Khajjar is considered the little known Switzerland of India. Words can’t do justice to the beauty, magic and splendor of Khajjar. Let your eyes and heart experience this miracle.

But, you would be interested to know that Khajjar has a lake that has a floating island right in its centre. It is indeed a sight to behold.

Trek to Eternity

Plan a trek to Kinnaur Kailash circuit. This is a long trek and not one meant for the light-hearted. If you have the desire, stamina and skill, and pride yourself to be a real trekker, go on this route. Majestic beasts and birds will greet you and the sacred Charang La pass located at 17,388 feet will take your breath away. It is considered sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus, and the peace and calm you experience when you reach here (even if you are not spiritual) is inexplicable.

It is an arduous trek, a challenging one that will take 12-15 days, but one where you will come closer to nature with every step you take. The beauty of the sights you experience, and the warmth of the people you meet will be etched in your heart forever.

However, if you are a trekking novice, but enthusiastic about it, Himachal offers plenty of moderate and low level trekking routes as well. Do some research and find those. One exceptional route however is the trek to Kheerganga, an unheard of destination that will mesmerize you. Kheerganga resides comfortably in the quaint Parvati valley in Kulu district. To reach here, you will have to first go up to the idyllic town of Barsaini and then trek for four hours to reach Kheerganga. The trek is enjoyable, and tiring but not too difficult.

And if you are a Lord Shiva believer, you must visit this place. It is believed Lord Shiva meditated in this region for thousands of years. But, what really makes this is a must visit destination is its natural hotspring. The water from this spring is believed to contain healing properties. Now imagine unwinding and rejuvenating in this naturally occurring, healing water after a long journey. Worth the trek right?

Eat to Your Heart’s Galore

So if you are anything like me, you give a lot of importance to your food, and love exploring and experiencing new cuisines. Well here is one more reason for you to fall in love with Himachal, the pahari food. Slow cooked and laded with spices like coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and with generous doses of ghee, garlic and onion, pahari or Himachali food is a delight for your taste buds.

While there are hotels that will serve you tasty Himachali cuisine, I recommend befriend a local and experience pahari cuisine in all it’s authentic glory. From the unique bhey to the oh-so-tasty tudkiya bhaat, to the scrumptious Chha Gosht and delectable babru and mittha, you will begin a lifelong affair with Himachali cuisine once you have tasted it.

Make Your Prayers Come True

Himachal is widely considered the abode of Gods. Almost every town and every village have towns an monasteries of their own. If you are spiritually and religiously inclined, you should definitely make a trip to these snow bathed, blessed lands and experience divinity and being one with the almighty. Purity and serenity seems to be infused in these pastures and you too return basked in holiness, calm and happiness.

So here’s hoping I have got the traveler in you restless and packing their bags to Himachal. Summers aren’t that far at all and I know you already want to go to the breathtaking hills and valleys of Himachal!

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