Introducing Lahaul
Separated from the Kullu Valley by the 4551m Kunzum La, Lahaul is greener and more developed than Ladakh and Spiti, but most travellers whistle straight through on the way to Manali or Leh, missing most of what Lahaul has to offer. The capital, Keylong, is an easy stop on the popular Leh–Manali bus trip and you can detour to a number of mountain villages and medieval monasteries that are blissfully untouched by mass tourism.
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Government buses between Manali and Leh run from mid-July to mid-September and private buses and share jeeps run till mid-October. Services as far as Keylong continue until the Rohtang La closes in November, and buses east to Kaza stop when the Kunzum La closes in October. Check the status of the passes before visiting late in the season – once the snows arrive, you might be stuck for the winter.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Manali - Kaza - Leh
by vistet 15 September 2010
Lots of backtracking here( also in # 1) , start with a [map|http://www.bcmtouring.com/maps/manali-leh-map.jpg] . If you have time the…
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RE: best towns in northern india
by urbanlama 10 September 2010
You can go little interior from Manali to enjoy the villages on Himalaya - like Keylong in Lahaul or hit the road to Spiti valley, sure…
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RE: Himachal and Ladakh- in August, advice please!
by aditi24 28 June 2010
Well you can do most of the ladakh region in one shot., however The lahaul spiti valley is going to be a different tour. If you look…
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