When The Mountain Calls !

Tripoto
24th Sep 2017
Photo of When The Mountain Calls ! by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 1

Shimla is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The average temperature during summer is between 19 °C -28 °C
This was my last trip before I appeared for my class 10th final examination.
A trip to the Himalayas!
It was my first time smelling the mountains, and probably since then, my love for the mountains began!
Here goes the mesmerising journey of the seven-day trip!
On day 1 we visited Naldhehra and Kufri, enjoyed the yummy roadside Pahari Maggie also went on a bit scary yet adventure ride, yes you guessed it right away! A horse ride through the narrow mountain routes. Then we reached our hotel, had himachali food and went off to sleep 🌙

peace and serenity!

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti

That mandatory instagramable selfie 🤳

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti

Naldehra!

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti

Kufri!

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti

At Kufri, you get a lot of juicy apple orchards! These juicy apples are just worth your long hikes and horse rides!

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti

You can also dress up like Himachali local women at Kufri , photograph yourself and keep your memories eternal!

Photo of Shimla by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 2

We woke up early, grabbed our breakfast and left for Kasol valley and Manikaran.
Kasol Valley is best known for its thrilling treks, flavorsome food, roaring river and heartfelt humanity.
Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. It's is famous for its serene beauty! 💫

Way to kasol valley!

Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti

The kids who made the whole journey enjoyable !

Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti

Ah beauty!

Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti

At Manikaran!

Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti

Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The famous Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib is situated in the banks of River Parvati. There is Lord Shiva Temple. The area is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.

Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Kasol by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 3

On day 3 we checked out of our hotel and left for Kullu and Manali.
After a tiring journey of 8 hours we reached Manali.
          Dear Manali, "you're so gorgeous!"
We reached our hotel approximately at 11pm so we checked in and unpacked ourselves! We had plans of covering Rohtang Pass and the Manali Mall road
the very next day .

Hum chale baharo meh gungunati raho meh! Dharkane bhi tez hain hum kya are💙

Photo of Manali by Ayantika Chakraborti

Kullu!

Photo of Manali by Ayantika Chakraborti

Way to Manali!

Photo of Manali by Ayantika Chakraborti

We stopped our car to capture this beautiful landscape!

Photo of Manali by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 4

We woke up with a mesmerising view of the mountains and straight-headed towards the Rohtang pass which was nearly 50km from our hotel.
The beauty of Rohtang Pass kept us speechless!

Glimpse of mountain from my hotel room!

Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti

To the snow capped mountains and the green valleys, call me again :) I would love to witness your eternal beauty once again!

Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti

Way back to hotel :(

Photo of Rohtang Pass by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 5

On Day 5 we reached McLeod Ganj, visited a monastery and indulged ourselves to explore some local shops!

Monks performing their pious prayers!

Photo of McLeod Ganj by Ayantika Chakraborti

lovely gifts from Mcleodganj for your near and dear ones

Photo of McLeod Ganj by Ayantika Chakraborti

:)

Photo of McLeod Ganj by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 6

Our very own Khajjiar is also known as Mini Switzerland!
Here you can again get a chance to  dress up like a local Himachali and photograph yourself
Adventure sports activities are also done here!

Photo of Khajjiar by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Khajjiar by Ayantika Chakraborti
Photo of Khajjiar by Ayantika Chakraborti
Day 7

This was last day of our journey. My parents always wanted to visit the Golden Temple!
My suggestion to all pilgrims out here please don't visit the temple on Sundays it remains very crowded! After offering our prayers we headed to the India-Pakistan border known as the wagah border!

The Golden Temple 'Amritsar

Photo of Amritsar by Ayantika Chakraborti

The crowd of Punjab on sundays.

Photo of Amritsar by Ayantika Chakraborti

Glimpses of Wagah border!

Photo of Amritsar by Ayantika Chakraborti

I am glad if you have read my writing and have went through my pictures!
This trip will be an  unforgettable experience to me!
The horse rides, lunch at langar, exploring the local malls roads, interacting with the locals, having the yummy himachali Maggie after tiring journeys will always remain in my heart!
I hope the mountain calls me again :)

Happy travelling everyone!
Ayantika