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  1. siamiam avatar

    Re: Himachal Pradesh itenary?

    by siamiam 24 January 2012

    Chamba is very nice, it and Spiti are my favorite places in H.P. (I haven't seen Kinnaur yet). Not sure it will be a good fit for a two…

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    RE: A week in Himachal Pradesh

    by SoulCurry 20 December 2011

    I love Shimla to pieces, but do not recommend it to anyone who's on a short trip. Manali is a dump and not a place I'd pick in HP if a…

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    Redbus & Ticketgoose Bus Ticket by Traveltoogle to Upgraded Experience

    by traveltoogle 21 October 2011

    Buses are commonly used medium of transportation over a long period of time. Especially in a country like India, the famous tourist’s…

  4. musafir avatar

    RE: Dalhouise and near about

    by musafir 06 August 2011

    Yes, Khajjiar, Chamba, Bramhour, Dalhowjee( as the locals says it)

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    RE: Dalhouise and near about

    by tinoo 05 August 2011

    Well you are already in Amritsar, take a bus straight to Dalhousie (I believe around 7 to 8 hours). There are direct buses between Amritsar…

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    RE: pretencious Indian hotspots!

    by SoulCurry 25 May 2011

    Cheers, finally someone who tells it like it is! Get out pronto, OP. Head westward towards Lahaul or Spiti; or northwards to Chamba:…

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    RE: Advice on 2-Week Itinerary

    by SoulCurry 18 May 2011

    Hahaha, Yarra, I do sound like a tout for HP, don't I? :D Eight places in thirteen days: the travelling will kill you. (Being metaphoric…

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    RE: 21 days northern India - budget help

    by yoda101 10 March 2011

    Train from New Delhi to Simla via Kalka. There are private & Himachal Road Transport AC buses as well (one leaves at 6:00am or something…

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    RE: Himachal Pradesh Mid-Feb to Mid-Mar

    by SoulCurry 13 February 2011

    Maine, HP has 12 districts. Of these, at least 4 will be inaccessible around the time you propose to visit (Mid-Feb to Mid-March): Kinnaur…

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    RE: Himachal Pradesh

    by SoulCurry 18 December 2010

    While I agree in toto with what Videshi says above, I need to add a tiny caveat about the route suggested in the last paragraph: that…

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    RE: Himachal Pradesh

    by videshi 18 December 2010

    Definitely go to Kinnaur. I live in Himachal Pradesh and have travelled around the state quite a bit for work and play. My favorite region…

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    RE: Indian Himalaya trekking question

    by SoulCurry 13 August 2010

    Himachal has any number of moderate to tough treks, but as has been pointed out above, camping equipment is not easy to come by. In fact,…

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    Re: flood situation in Himachal Prades

    by deifobos 09 August 2010

    Thak you for this information. It was very helpful. I also got some responses on www.indiamike.com. I copy/paste them since they can…

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    flood situation in Himachal Prades

    by deifobos 08 August 2010

    We had had plans to visit Ladakh and Himachal Prades. Since the situation in Ladakh is not good due to the terrible flood we would like…

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    RE: Under Rs 3 k Getaways For Eco Lovers, Far From The Crowds

    by sunjay 31 July 2010

    These are the 4 Getaways where you can enjoy 3 tranquil days at under Rs 3000 *Maharashtra: Neral’s natural grace* About 100 kilometres…

  16. musafir avatar

    RE: Kausani to Munsiari by bus, ?

    by musafir 20 April 2010

    I am also considering Bhramhour in The Chamba district of HP.

  17. SoulCurry avatar

    RE: Himachal Pradesh In March

    by SoulCurry 02 February 2010

    Shimla, Manali or Dharamshala are fine, as are the southern reaches of Kullu. The only problem is if you wish to go into the Parbati valley,…

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    RE: few tourists?

    by SoulCurry 11 January 2010

    I've been to parts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba where I didn't meet too many people en route, local +or+ tourist!

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    RE: himilaya in january

    by SoulCurry 22 November 2009

    Most of the decent trekking routes in Himachal - in Lahaul, Spiti, Chamba or Kinnaur shut down between November/December and May. You…

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    RE: Long term stay in Himachal Pradesh

    by SoulCurry 16 November 2009

    100% right, nijkerk. The drug scene is out of control in Kullu. I'm only thankful that the dopies and the beaten-track tourists have left…

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    RE: Destination suggestion for late November

    by SoulCurry 11 November 2009

    [This site|http://hpchamba.nic.in/tourism.htm] will give you a pretty good idea about Chamba. You're going to have a blast, I assure you!…

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    RE: Destination suggestion for late November

    by chhape2000 10 November 2009

    late nov- you can travel in Himachal - Chamba Bharmaur Dharmshala and manali . Pangi is not accesible these days because of…

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    Re: trekking suggestions in Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) or Himachal Pradesh?

    by atul292 31 July 2009

    dear wanderers i have a fair bit of experience travelling in Himachal Pradesh..so if u have ne queries write to me at atul292@gmail.com…

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    RE: Visiting Chamba and Amritsar?

    by SoulCurry 07 July 2009

    I'd think three days are far too less for the Bharmour-Pangi trail. Bharmour is about 70 kms from Chamba. It has a PWD Rest-House and…

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    RE: Visiting Chamba and Amritsar?

    by SoulCurry 19 March 2009

    Chamba is utterly lovely. Besides Dalhousie, I also quite like Bharmour, Pangi and Churah (Tissa). It has some lakes, not large ones,…

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