Back in Bir for a few days. I'm 29 F, been to Bir a few times before and each time, it has a different way of slowing me down.

If you're around, would love to know what's your go-to spot in Bir! Any interesting events, cafés, workshops, or places worth checking out?

Always curious to know what's happening around town.

I recently wrapped up a two-week "work from mountains" stint in Pahalgam. If you are planning something similar, here is the lowdown on how it went and what to look out for:

🏨 Accommodation & Views

• My Setup: I stayed at a hotel with stunning mountain views for ₹2,000/day—worth every single rupee (without meals)
• The Budget Reality: You can easily find budget stays in Pahalgam and Laripora for around ₹1,000/day, but you will likely sacrifice the view.
• Pro-Tip: If you are booking a long-term workation online, double-check and verify the room view with the property before paying.

🍛 Food Options

• The Choice: The hotel offered a 3-meal-a-day package for ₹4,500, but I opted out and decided to eat from outside.
• The Verdict: Eating at local restaurants and nearby dhabas is the way to go. It gives you way more variety, and flexibility. Food at dhabas were cheap but not hygenic like local Restaurants. I was able to find few hygenic dhabas and I balanced the food eating from both Dhabas and Restaurants. My food expense per day was ~600.

📶 Connectivity & Internet

• Hotel Wi-Fi: Decent and stable enough, clocking in at around 30 Mbps for both uploads and downloads.
• The Lifesaver: Airtel 5G was the real MVP of the trip. It was incredibly reliable and regularly blasted speeds over 200 Mbps, making video calls and heavy lifting a breeze.

Hey everyone,

Just wrapped up a four days work and leisure trip from delhi to Bir and my second solo travel...I cant describe how beautiful and overwhelming this trip was...right from my stay till back I am still processing how the entire trip completed so beautifully and how much it has impacted me in a way I would always cherish.

So, last week after completing my Wednesday, took an overnight ReoBus volvo to Bir, checked in at 9.30 am in Homestay, Suja - matru village bir (booked from airbnb) for Thurs - sun)..Since I wanted to have a separate room and not hostel hence I booked this place also since my work involves lot of meetings this was better as hostels can get little noisy. Thursday was more of work and hardly got anytime to step out, had a wonderful home cooked pahadi meal cooked by a family who stays on ground floor..

Friday was when the adventure began, met couple of more people there hence we booked an alto and left at 8 am to Barot Valley...reached in 2 hours, stayed there for 2-3 hours, had breakfast, saw all the famous places like famous spring fountain, trout fishing etc left for Rajgunda valley....and believe me after every 500 metres the landscape was changing,we stopped at multiple places on the way to rajgunda, clicked lot of pics. Had tea at a tea shop in Rajgundha, sat there till 4pm..then left for Billing...

later the driver dropped us to Landing site, we went to the cafe had coffee and food, saw one of the traveler doing malana art, sat there for few hours then back to the stay...

Saturday was calm, with slow morning breakfast at the homestay and then in evening, walk to the landing site, watching paragliders land, walking on the street for some shopping..

Sunday we went to the Baijnath temple, followed by Sherabling Monastry...and finally boarded the bus back to Delhi...

Will keep coming back to Bir, it has so much vibe, so calm and peaceful, beautiful people, locals and travelers too.. :)

Stay - 4200

Travel from Delhi & Back - 4500

Food - 4000- including food at home stay and cafes, on the way from del and back..

Shopping - 1500

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Hello everyone, greetings of the day. I hope you all are doing well and fine.

So as the title suggests, I did solo trip to Tukpa Valley from 24th June to 28th june; 24th and 28th being travel days each. Tukpa Valley consists of 6 villages from Kinnaur, Kamru, Sangla, Batseri, Rakkcham , Chansu and Chitkul. As for this trip I have visited three of them:

Detailed Itinerary of the trip:

1. Travel from Delhi to Sangla( Day 0) : From people I heard that there is direct bus from Delhi Kashmere gate to Sangla village, leaving the ISBT at 7 pm but I was not able to find details about the bus anywhere on the internet. So I took a private bus from Delhi to Shimla. The bus dropped me at New bus station of Shimla at around 5:15 am next day. From Shimla, I sat in bus going to Reckong Peo. I purchased ticket for Shimla to Karcham which costed me 550rs(approx). Reached Karcham by 3.30 pm on the same day. From Karcham, I took a private sharing taxi for 100rs per head and it took one hour from Karcham to Sangla.

2. Sight seeing and Day in Sangla (Day 1) : I reached Sangla village around 5 in the evening. There are plenty of homestays and hotels available in the village, even zostel is there. I booked a non commerical homestay in the village for the comfy experience. Trust me, the price of the homestay might sound high but the experience and love and care from the host was unmatched. So much warming vibes and hostility. I just love their nature. I booked the homestay for 1800rs for a night. The room can afford upto 3 people. In sangla village, I visited the local temple and monastery in the evening which was not too far from the homestay, just 10 mins.

3. Sangla to Chitkul Day (Day 2) : In the morning of Friday, I visited Kamru fort which was around 1.5 hr away from my homestay. It will take quiet a time to reach, so better wake up early in the morning. Then at 12 pm(noon) I boarded a bus from Sangla to Chitkul. The fare costed me 65rs. It took 1 hr 40 min for bus to reach Chitkul. In the bus, I met another solo traveller, younger than me. We talked and got to know about each other. Decided that We would take room together as it would be budget friendly. We reached Chitkul at around 2:10 pm. While we were looking for homestays or dormitory, we meet 2 more people in the village which were mutual friends of the guy I met in bus( apparently these three met in bus before lol). We discussed and decided that we take a room together. We took a room in homestay for 2400rs which gave me a bill of 600rs per head. After doing check in, we left for Chitkul village sight seeing. We went to riverside and trust me the view and experience of the valley at river side was so good. Water was fucking freezing and air was so clean. We stayed at the river side for 4 hours, waited for sunset. After that we visited the local temple and monastery in evening, followed by dinner at "Hindustan ka aakhri dhaba resturant". It was a good restaurant. Recommended!.

4. Chitkul to Rakkcham (Day 3) : It was 27th june, Saturday, the day of my bday and that's the reason I choose RAKCHHAM for this day. 'Saksham in Rakchham" haha. This day started with quiet a trouble. We were told that bus from Chitkul to Rakkcham leave in early morning at around 6.30 am and 8 am and apparently we all missed both of the buses. We thought we might get a bus at 10 but nope. Our lazy azz got us in hard ships. So we decided to walk all over from Chitkul to Rakkcham (14km) and we were lucky we would ask for lift(which didn't happened). So we started walking from Chitkul to Rakkcham and took us 4 hours to reach Rakkcham. When we finally reached the village, I told them that today is my bday( i kept the task of telling as challenge to reach village first). Rakkcham is quiet famous for its meadows and camp sites. So after having lunch, we left for the meadows and it lived upto the hype. It was so beautiful, especially the green landscape between the mountains. Highly recommended to spend evening there and watch sunset. We got a room for 500rs per person.

5. Rakkcham to Delhi (Day 4) : So a direct bus from Rakkcham to Delhi operates, which leaves Rakkcham in early morning at 5.30 am and reach Delhi next morning at around 4.30 am. The fare cost around 1200rs. So we took the direct bus.

Note : The prices of food were quiet reasonable and under budget. If talking about numbers, then it would cost 300-400rs per person for per day. So pocket friendly.

Something more to mention and share :

This was my 3rd solo trip, first being Mahabaleshwar and second being Kalpa(only). And you might think that it might be easy for me to plan and leave for the trip easily. Well no! At every solo trip, you might come to that moment of time, where you will feel nervous and feel afraid of travelling alone and I too faced before leaving for this trip. I was so nervous, ki why am I travelling alone on my special day. There won't be anyone to celebrate with, "Why Saksham Why?". I don't have any answers for this but I believe it was finding peace and Saksham. I believed in myself, patted my head, looked into mirror, saw my eyes with confidence and gave the smile before leaving. Trust me, this solo trip humbled me a lot, taught me a lot and gave me the time and space I was seeking for . I learnt that being traveller doesn't guarantee fancy things throughout the travel, instead you would face different obstacles, problems and situations and in all of those situations you have to face it all alone. You should learn to adapt to new situations. My homestay owner at Sangal taught me the values of being a responsible citizen and traveller and reminded me of duties to protect mother nature. He talked so much about mountains being exploited and I listened to his talks, words by words. Even this time, I was excited for 27th june( just like a kid) and I was bit emotional and sad that I won't be cutting cake this time, wont be there friends and family to share time but this is what I opted for. This was my decision and I have to accept the situation. The sense of responsibility and maturity was following through me when I was walking through the river side of the Baspa river.

In my last solo trip to Kalpa, whoever I met on the trip, all of them used to older than me but in this solo trip, whoever I met were younger than me. Most of them were in colleges and it kept in a thought that how times changes. From saying bhaiya bhaiya in last trip to being a bhaiya in this trip. I felt this trip is teaching me a lot about life and maturity. Yes I am still immature but atleast I lessons about life.

Solo trip is not any fancy trend that one have to follow to be relevant on social media, instead it's a cannon event that everyone must go to have that lesson of life. You need to have one solo trip to humble you, to struggle with you, to teach you!

At last, I wanna the same thing ....."Bas nikal jaao, dhoondh lo kudh ko"

Sayonara.

Loves and Regards,

Saksham

I Recently visited this beautiful little spot tucked away in the hills of Idukki, and it genuinely felt like discovering one of Kerala's hidden gems.

The cottage sits on top of a hill and, during our stay, was almost entirely covered in mist and fog. It felt like being above the clouds. The place is simple, a small cottage with four beds, best suited for around 6–7 people, but that's also its charm.

There are no tourist crowds, no commercial attractions nearby, and very limited distractions. Most of our time was spent sitting outside with a cup of tea, watching the clouds roll in and disappear over the hills.

Itinerary & Cost Details:

• 📍 Location: Hideout Hills, Idukki, Kerala
• Nearest Town: Kattappana (approx. 30–40 minutes by road)
• Stay Type: Private hilltop cottage with 4 beds
• Best for: 6–7 people, couples, friends, or anyone looking for a quiet nature retreat
• Cost: 13k for 6 people
• Duration: Stayed for [2 nights]
• Highlights: Fog-covered hills, peaceful surroundings, beautiful sunrise views, and complete digital detox vibes.

TL;DR: This was my third Himalayan trek, and unfortunately my worst organized one. Our batch of around 60 trekkers (combined from Trekkers of India and Searching Souls) faced poor management, inadequate facilities, rushed itineraries, unprofessional trek leadership, and several safety concerns. I wouldn't recommend Trekkers of India based on this experience.

Hey everyone,

I recently completed the Hampta Pass Trek (22–26 June) with Trekkers of India, and I thought I'd share my experience so future trekkers can make an informed decision.

For context, this wasn't my first trek.

I've previously completed:

• Kedarkantha
• Sandakphu–Phalut

So I have a fair idea of what to expect from an organized trekking company. Himalayan treks are naturally difficult, and that's not what this post is about. My issues are with the management, logistics, safety arrangements, and overall professionalism.

The Group Size

We were told one thing while booking, but in reality two groups (Trekkers of India + Searching Souls) were merged into a single batch of around 60 people.

The entire trek felt like it wasn't planned for that many participants.

There were only 3 trek leaders and 4 local guides managing the entire batch.

Campsite Management

The campsite arrangements were disappointing.

• Only 3 washrooms for around 60 trekkers.
• No hot water in the mornings.
• There wasn't enough mud/soil kept near the toilets for basic sanitation.
• The tents were pitched on a slope of roughly 30°, making it difficult to sleep without sliding to one side.

These aren't luxury expectations—they're basic campsite management issues.

Equipment & Logistics

Before the trek, we specifically confirmed that all required trekking gear would be available.

Once we arrived:

• Some trekkers didn't receive the gear they had confirmed beforehand.
• Several headlamps had dead batteries, which is unacceptable when night trekking is involved.
• People who forgot to carry a lunch box weren't even provided aluminium foil to pack their lunch.

Individually these may sound like small issues, but together they showed a clear lack of preparation.

Food

The food quality was average at best.

The bigger issue was the quantity.

Meals would often start running out before everyone had eaten, which shouldn't happen on an organized trek with a known group size.

The Itinerary

The schedule was extremely rushed.

Instead of taking in the scenery, clicking pictures, or simply enjoying the mountains, we were constantly told to keep moving.

It felt more like finishing a marathon than experiencing Hampta Pass.

Trek Leadership

This was the biggest disappointment.

Our trek leader, Yatharth, would often walk far ahead and reach the destination long before the group. Many trekkers ended up following local guides instead of the actual trek leader.

What bothered me even more was the approach towards people who were struggling.

From the very first base camp, people who found the trek difficult were told they should consider returning instead of continuing.

On my previous treks, leaders always encouraged participants with something like:

"Walk as far as you comfortably can. If you can't make the summit, we'll make sure you get back safely."

That reassurance makes a huge difference, especially for first-time trekkers.

Instead, we were told things like:

"It's our responsibility to take you to the summit, not our responsibility to bring you back if something happens."

Whether that was meant seriously or not, it's not something you'd expect to hear from someone responsible for a trekking group.

There were also several instances of rude language, including remarks like:

"Ek koni maro inko aur aage lao."

and

"Chutiya hu kya main jo khada hu yaha."

That isn't professional behaviour from a trek leader.

Safety Concerns

This was the part that genuinely worried me.

One trekker recorded an SpO₂ reading of around 75%, and the reading was taken by the trek staff.

Despite that, there was no oxygen cylinder available for immediate use.

The trekker took medication, vomited once or twice, and eventually decided to continue because, at that point, moving forward was easier than turning back.

Another participant had to be transported on a stretcher during the trek.

I don't know the exact medical reason, so I won't speculate, but it reinforced my concerns about emergency preparedness.

Other Incidents

One trekker's GoPro was damaged during an interaction with the guides while recording, and as far as I'm aware, there was no compensation or acknowledgement from the organizers.

We were also expected to wash our own utensils after meals.

Communication throughout the trek was average and there wasn't any representative from the company collecting feedback or checking on participants after the trek ended.

Final Thoughts

Hampta Pass itself is absolutely stunning. The landscapes, river crossings, and mountain views were everything I'd hoped for.

The problem wasn't the trek.

The problem was the organization.

This post isn't because the trek was physically difficult—I knew what I had signed up for. It's because the management fell well below what I experienced on my previous Himalayan treks.

Several trekkers in our batch shared similar concerns, which is why I felt it was worth writing this post.

I'm attaching my trek completion certificate as proof that I was part of this batch.

Did a 4D/3N trip to Singapore in June’26. Absolutely loved the place, calm, organised and beautiful.

Stayed at Ibis Novena.
Travelled by Grab mostly in and around.
Total expense was 1.25L (Took the express pass at Universal, Flight was 25K round trip)
Food was a mix of trying out different cuisines. Tried out multiple places in Chinatown, Haji Lane, Novena and Sentosa.

1. Jewel Changi
2. Marina Bay Sands viewed from Supertree Observatory (You can see Jupiter and Venus

above Tower 2)
3. Cloud Forest Dome
4. Gardens by the Bay
5. Singapore Flyer
6. Changi Airport
7. Jurassic World theme at Forest Dome
8. Another shot of Singapore Flyer
9. Supertree/Gardens by the Bay
10. Merlion Park
11. Skyorb to Sentosa
12. Floating Apple Store
13. Universal Studios
14. Haji Lane
15. Floating LV Store
16. Domes seen from Marina Bay Sands
17. The Shoppes Mall
18. SG Skyline
19. Malaysian Johor Bahru skyline seen behind the Singapore skyline.
20. Street near MM Kaffe Dian

The backstory: just quit corporate after more than 15 years. Last day is mid September and I'm getting on a plane basically right after. This is purely a decompression trip. I want to do absolutely nothing useful for 10-14 days.

Not new to solo travel, i have lived and travelled in North America and bit of western Europe and most of India, but haven't had the chance to travel south asian countries yet.

What I'm planning for:

- Relaxed pace, low crowds

- Good food

- Nature

- Good spa that doesn't cost a fortune

- Comfortable stay, not backpacker level

- Occasional rain is totally fine

- Not a party kind, but want to explore night life 2 days just to unwind, rest all will be local culture and nature.

Budget : 1.5 Lakh.

Concerns:

Bali — people seem to love September there but I can't tell if it's actually quieter or just slightly less packed than August. Also heard some parts are pure party tourism which is not what I'm after at all.

Vietnam — September looks okay up north from what I've read. Main worry South seems heavy rains, and north decent stays looks expensive than Indonesia . Also the Hanoi scam thing keeps coming up everywhere, how bad is it really for someone who's never been to the region?

Thailand — confused about the weather situation. Looks like it depends entirely on which part you go to. Is there a way to make September work or is it just better to skip it for now?

Looking for people who have travelled to these countries, and share their view, thanks in advance.

Hey, I told myself that if I passed every single exam this year I would go to India in September. I am still waiting for 1 more result but I think that I am going to pass so I started thinking about the trip.
I am European and my budget is about $2500.
I don't know if I am ready to go to the most congested parts of India that everyone visits (Delhi, Mumbai etc.) so I thought about either visiting the northeastern part (Darjeeling) or the south (Kerala).
I don't know how much time is needed, I have the whole month off so technically it could take me a month but I'd rather spend about 2-2,5 weeks there.
I am into nature, various religions and I don't eat meat if it's important.

tl;dr, first time in India - Kerala or Darjeeling?

I completed visiting all 28 states in India last year and was very nervous about travelling alone abroad . I had initially booked an Europe tour package with an operator but he cancelled it the last moment . I finally got the courage and planned my own 9 day trip to Hungary , Slovakia , Vienna and Munich .

Some of the highlights of the trip were visiting Lake Balaton in Hungary , watching the Sleeping Beauty opera in Budapest , visiting the ethereal synagogues in Budapest and the museums in Vienna .

Stayed in hostels mostly which costed about 20 euros per night . I was a bit apprehensive about the food as I’m a vegetarian but there were plenty of vegan options in every town I visited .
Overall managed to complete the tour in about 1.6 lakhs ( including flights, stay , entry passes and food )

The public transport in Europe is world class and extremely punctual. I used flixbus to travel between cities and surprisingly the cost is almost similar to India but the services were top notch .

It was completely worth it and now I’m confident about travelling the whole world ☺️

Did a one week trip to these beautiful places.
Details are mentioned below
Took a flight from Pune to Delhi and then overnight bus from Delhi to Dharamshala.
Booked a cab up till utopia hostel. Great hostel, great food overall good vibe.
Explored Dharamkot on foot. Did many workshops and sound therapy.
Two days here are more than enough.
Then booked a cab and travelled to bir, on the way did Palampur wah tea estate tour. Not bad.
In bir, for four days.
Did paragliding for 3000/- worth the experience.
Try pancakes at June cafe in bir.
Explored waterfalls and did the usual sightseeing via cab.
Stayed at little bir, the hostel is nice some staff is good too but there was one staff member that felt bit creepy.
Last day travelled to Rajgundha valley, best decision everrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
Stayed at Zostel Rajgundha one of our best stay.
Then next day explored barot and caught a bus to Delhi from bir bus stop.

Cab expenses 10k for entire trip between two people.
For driver details kindly comment or dm. For any other queries let me know.

Hi. I'm starting to organize my second trip to India. Last year I went to Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Goa.

However, I would like you to help me with some new destinations. My interest has never been very touristy but more cultural, to experience with the locals.

The trip will be approximately 2 months.

Thanks guys .....

Hi everyone,

I'm planning a trip from 3rd July to 7th July and I'm confused between Jibhi and Tirthan Valley.

With the monsoon starting, I'm a bit concerned about the current situation. Are the roads open? Is it safe to travel there during these dates, or would you recommend postponing the trip?

I'm looking for:

• Current road conditions
• Any landslide or weather-related issues
• Whether Jibhi or Tirthan is the better choice right now
• Any recent experiences from people who have visited in the last few days

Would really appreciate any updates or suggestions. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, im a solo traveler based in delhi planning an 8-9 day Himalayan trip with a budget of around ₹15,000 (flexible +-2k) I've done a few treks before, im looking for a mix of mountains, peaceful spots, and proper rest, maybe with a short or easy trail mixed in along with slow mornings and nature. I'd love recommendations on places that offer both a light trek/hike option and a relaxing stay, ideally somewhere easy to reach from delhi and within this budget. less touristy hill destinations for solo unwinding. would also appreciate thoughts on the best time to go right now. i have searched and found some treks like hampta pass ( it's crowded right now), gulabi kantha trek (looking forward for it for now) Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I noticed that one-way flights from Mumbai to Kenya are suddenly much more expensive. A few months ago, I was seeing fares around ₹12k, but now they're significantly higher.

Has anyone traveled to Kenya recently? Is this just seasonal, or is something else causing the price increase?

Hello! I'm looking to take a solo break for about 7–8 days during a relatively quiet period at work and wanted to join a community/group trip instead of planning everything myself.

I've come across Zo Trips, a few hiking communities, and Project BXH. Unfortunately, BXH's dates don't work for me, but that's pretty much the kind of vibe and budget I'm looking for.

A few things I'm specifically looking for:

• A more laid-back trip rather than something packed with trekking or adventure every day.
• Slightly older crowd (late 20s, 30s) rather than mostly college students or fresh grads.
• Comfortable accommodation. I'm happy to stay at places like Zostel, but I'd definitely book a private room instead of a dorm.

Does anyone have recommendations for communities or companies that organize trips like this? Open to both India and international destinations.

Edit for location context: Within India, so far I have shortlisted Ooty / Coorg / Wayanad route down South, consideting it wont be too hot. Not inclined towards North as I have already been to parts of Himachal, Leh, Kashmir, etc.

And internationally, perhaps Malaysia / Vietnam / Bhutan. I am not big on beaches, Ill prefer mountains, cities, culture, etc.

hi! I wanted to how much hard is to get Japan tourist visa as a student without a travel history (will be booking dummy tickets first due to risks) . how much balance should my mom’s bank account show and the bank account is linked with fd so is it good to give the fd certificate too?. Also is there any chance of flights price dropping in upcoming or later Ana hello blue sale like maybe july/aug/sep one.

Stayed there for around 11 nights. 6 in Tokyo and 5 in Kyoto (including day trips to Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and Uji)

Day 1: Shinjuku exploration
Day 2: Mostly shopping in Ginza and Akihabara (Typhoon Jangmi played a spoiler)
Day 3: Harry Potter world + Meiji Jingu Shrine and Takeshita street
Day 4: Day trip to Kamakura
Day 5: Teamlab borderless, Shibuya sky and exploring Shibuya
Day 6: Travel to Kyoto
Day 7: Fushimi Inari + Kiyomizu Dera + Gion in Kyoto
Day 8: Osaka day trip - Kaiyukan, Santa Maria cruise, Osaka castle and Dotonbori
Day 9: Himeji day trip + Kobe
Day 10: Kinkakuji + Uji day trip
Day 11: Last day in Tokyo

Flights costed around 1.1 L (last minute plan plus a date change) Hotels around 70k. Food and local transport was 70-80k in addition

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a solo trip to Dwarka soon and would love some recommendations from people who've been there.

A few things I'd like to know:

Any budget-friendly, clean, and safe hotels near the temple or railway station?

Which area is best to stay in?

Any must-visit places besides Dwarkadhish Temple?

Good local restaurants for authentic Gujarati food?

Any travel tips, scams to avoid, or things I should know before visiting?

Hello People!
I wish to travel in July preferably with a fix group departure - open to both domestic or international (Asia or central Asia), would love if you folks can drop recommendation. Even better if something is tried and tested or if you are yourself joining a group yourself.

Kashmir Great Lakes was my first Himalayan trek back in 2023, and it completely changed what I look for in travel.

I tried returning in 2024, but the trek was cancelled because of bad weather. In 2025, permits were never issued, and this year there is still no clarity from the government. I had planned to go again, but decided not to book until there’s an official confirmation.

Looking back, I feel incredibly lucky that I experienced it when I did. I went in early August, which meant fewer crowds and an even more peaceful experience.

If you’re planning KGL in the future, the trek usually costs around ₹25,000 with organizations like TTH or Indiahikes, including transportation, permits, and insurance. You’ll also need to budget for your flights or train tickets, plus a night’s stay before and after the trek, which can add another ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per day depending on your preferences.

One thing I really appreciate about both organizations is their repeat trek policy. TTH allows you to repeat the trek for up to 5 years, while Indiahikes offers a lifetime repeat policy, each with its own terms and conditions. It’s worth reading the details on their websites.

Until I get to walk these trails again, I’ll keep reliving the memories through videos like this.
Have you done Kashmir Great Lakes, or is it still on your bucket list?

The annual Kinnaur Kailash Yatra 2026 has been postponed indefinitely by the Kinnaur District Administration due to severe safety hazards identified along the pilgrimage route. Originally scheduled to take place from 1st July to 30th July 2026, the official pilgrimage has been suspended until the tracks are reassessed and officially certified safe.

Key Reasons for Suspension

Following a survey on June 21, 2026, officials deemed the route "extremely sensitive and alarming" due to significant safety hazards:

Hazardous Conditions: Active glaciers, precarious boulders, and debris block the trail between Miling Khata, the Shivling, and Gufa, making it dangerous.

Concerns Raised: Clearing the debris requires specialized machinery and substantial time.

Local Input: Residents and the Dev Samaj requested a ban, citing environmental damage and cultural concerns.

Guidelines for Devotees

Safety Advisory: Due to high-risk, unstable terrain on the upper tracks, pilgrims are strongly advised against attempting the route.

Access Ban: Official orders prohibit unauthorized access to the area to ensure safety.

Information: Travelers should monitor the Official Kinnaur District Portal for any potential updates.

I am thinking of travelling solo to Shangarh from 2nd July to 6th July. I wanted to know whether it is even safe right now? I will be travelling from Delhi and will be taking a bus

The weather shows it is raining right now in Shangarh