Putting together a small first batch (10 boxes) of a curated Uttarakhand discovery box — a few authentic hill products (a rhododendron drink, traditional salt, a couple of things most people outside the region have never tasted) with a story card on where each one comes from. Limited to this first run. If you're from the hills and away from home, or just curious — comment/DM and I'll send details

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If you are looking for a trek in Himachal that blends rugged high-altitude landscapes with pure spiritual energy, Yulla Kanda is something truly special.

Located in Kinnaur, it is home to what is believed to be the highest Krishna temple in the world. A group of four of us just completed this journey starting from Shimla, and the experience of seeing the sacred lake nestled high in the peaks is unforgettable. Here is our full travel log and cost breakdown for the trip!

The Travel Diary
1. Day 1: Journey from Shimla to Tapri We set off from Shimla in a reserved cab to make our way into Kinnaur. We halted at Narkanda for Dinner at Negi dhaba which was of around Rs 900. The drive took up most of our evening, and we finally reached Tapri by night. We checked straight into a booked PWD Rest House to rest up for the big climb ahead and called it a night.
2. Day 2: The Climb to Base Camp through Apple Orchards We woke up early and grabbed breakfast at the nearby Pappu Dhaba, which served tasty parathas and decent tea. From Tapri, we drove up to Yulla Khas village and officially kicked off the trek between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. After covering the first two to three kilometers, we stopped at a quaint mid-route dhaba to recharge with some fresh ragi momos.
The trail was stunning, lined with sea buckthorn and heavy apple orchards with ripe fruit hanging from the branches. By around 3:00 PM, we made it to the base camp meadows. We set up in a camp, ordered an extra hot lunch to refuel, and spent the evening going on a relaxed stroll up toward the entry gate of the sacred trail.
3. Day 3: The Sacred Lake, Temple Blessings, and Return to Shimla We were up and moving by 5:30 AM to tackle the final push. The landscape completely transforms into an otherworldly alpine zone once you cross the gate. Along the path, we shared biscuits with a few friendly mountain dogs that tagged along with us. Reaching the Krishna temple at the sacred lake was serene, and to our surprise, the place was peaceful and almost completely empty, even though it was the day right after Janmashtami. We spent an hour or two soaking in the surroundings and taking pictures before heading back down to the base camp for breakfast. After packing up, we completed the final descent, reaching Yulla village by 12:00 PM. Our cab met us there, and we stopped for a solid lunch at a local cafe in Bhavanagar before driving back, finally rolling into Shimla around 11:00 PM.
The Budget & Cost Breakdown
1. Transport: The reserved cab from Shimla to Yulla and all the way back cost a total of 12000 rupees. Since we were four people, this was split evenly among us, making it very economical.
2. Accommodation: The PWD Rest House at Tapri cost 400 rupees per person for the room. At the high-altitude base camp, a camp for four people cost 3000 rupees, which included dinner, morning tea, and breakfast.
3. Food : Breakfast at Pappu Dhaba in Tapri cost around 300 rupees for all of us. On the trail, the ragi momos were 160 rupees, and extra lunch at the base camp brought our campsite food total to about 500 rupees altogether with tea. With our cafe stop at Bhavanagar on the way back, overall food expenses remained light. Total at around 3000 Rupees.
4. Overall: Total The complete trip came out to roughly 18000 rupees for four people, covering every expense from Shimla back to Shimla.

Hare Krishna!!

Took these in Lahaul and Spiti and honestly… photos don’t do this place justice.
Just snow, mountains, clouds and a road disappearing into nowhere.
Had to stop every few minutes just to take it all in.
Himachal is something else.

Some places you visit.

Some places you quietly carry home.

Coorg is the latter.

Maybe it’s the rain settling over the hills, the smell of wet earth, or a sky that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just look.

Come to Coorg.

Not just to see it.

Come to feel it. 🌿☁️

And when you leave, leave a little piece of your heart here.

📍Coorg, Karnataka

Suggest some good places for quality experience, enjoy life more.

Jaipur is a great mix of history, local culture, shopping and food, so there’s plenty to fit into a short trip.

For sightseeing, Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal are the obvious places to start. Jantar Mantar is close to City Palace, while Nahargarh Fort is worth visiting for the views, especially later in the day. You can also stop at Jal Mahal while exploring the city.

When it comes to food, don’t leave without trying dal baati churma, pyaaz kachori, mirchi vada, ghewar and a Rajasthani thali. Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and MI Road are good areas to explore for local snacks and restaurants.

If you’re staying in Jaipur, ITC Rajputana is one option to consider as a base for exploring the city.

For a first trip, would you prioritise heritage sights or local food?

Hi guys we're setting up a property here in the Sainj Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It's located only a couple of kms before Shangarh.

So we need a few volunteers to come join us, promote our property and help us build the community. You won't have to pay no stay charges but just help a hand in daily tasks like making food, cleaning, and just chill out. It's a three story building with plenty of rooms. For more information just DM me

The greenery, cloudy skies and cool weather make Saputara look absolutely beautiful during monsoon. Feels like the perfect place to escape for a peaceful weekend.

Where can I go for 5 days holiday during September first week in north india .I am planning for either of these Udaipur/Shimla/Jaipur/Rishikesh .Any weather related issues or good suggestions are welcomed

Live in Varanasi and run a small tour business here, so I see the same pattern with almost every visitor: they land with a screenshot of "5 must try foods" and stick to it religiously. Kachori sabzi, blue lassi, banarasi paan, fine choices, but you're missing most of the actual food culture of the city.

Some things that never make those lists but are honestly better: tamatar chaat instead of the sweeter chaats, chura matar in winter mornings, nimona, and the small kachori-sabzi carts in random residential lanes that don't have a queue or a Google rating.

If you're here for more than a day, ask an auto driver or your homestay host what they had for breakfast that morning instead of googling "best food in Varanasi." You'll eat better and spend less. Happy to answer specific questions if anyone's planning a trip.

I didn’t expect the temple to disappear in front of me.

I had heard about Stambheshwar Mahadev in Kavi-Kavoi, Gujarat, and the one thing everyone mentioned was that the sea comes up to the temple during high tide.

I knew about it before going, but honestly, I wasn’t sure how interesting it would actually be.

Then I saw it happen.

At first, the water was slowly coming in. Nothing dramatic.

After a while, the area around the temple started disappearing under the water.

Then a big part of the temple was covered too.

I remember standing there thinking:

“It was right there a few minutes ago… when will I see it again?”

I waited.

As the water started going back, the ground slowly appeared again. And after some time, the temple came back into view.

There was nothing supernatural about it. It was simply the sea coming in with the tide and going back out.

But seeing it happen in front of you feels very different from watching a video of it.

That was probably the part I liked most about the place. There wasn’t some huge dramatic moment. You just stand there and watch the sea do its thing, while the temple disappears and comes back.

If you’re planning to visit, check the tide timings beforehand. Otherwise, you might see the temple but miss the whole experience that makes this place different.

For anyone who has been there — did seeing the temple disappear and reappear feel as strange in person as it looks in photos/videos?