The tiny hamlet of Shoja is perched high above the Tirthan Valley with the tall Dhauladhars in the horizon. It serves as a good base to explore the Jalori Pass.
Archive | India Travel Inspirations
India Travel Inspirations is a set of inspiring pictures from our trips to India. As part of this project we will publish one such picture everyday for a year (365 days) starting from Jan 1st 2013.
Lamayuru, Ladakh
Before us, three local, traditionally dressed women, with spinning, prayer wheels in hand, did the same. A rough cut sheep skin with long, white fur, hanging off their shoulders caught our eye.
Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam is a set in the lush green valley along the Lidder River. Surrounded by pine forests and snowcapped mountains, Pahalgam is one of the more popular destinations in Kashmir.
Suru Valley, Ladakh
Suru Valley is a beautiful rugged valley in the Ladakh region, which is drained by River Suru, a tributary of Indus river. One has to pass through Suru Valley to reach Zanskar.
Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh
Vashisht, about 4 Kms from Manali, is a hamlet along the eastern slopes of Beas river. It is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists, albeit for different reasons.
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Darjeeling, a popular summer destination during the days of the Raj, is a lovely Victorian town amongst the lofty Himalayan foothills.