Chitkul- Crown of Kinnaur

After having good breakfast and sound sleep, I woke up at 4:30pPM and after a while, left for Hatu Temple situated at Hatu Peak which is like one hour drive from Matiana. Be super careful again because the way to Hatu Peak is one-way road which is steep as well.

Once again, I was so happy to stay the Echor because the food was just Yum- Yum, I could not stop appreciating the service guy for good food.

April 7th- Chitkul

I woke up early as I had pack my bags and leave ASAP. I finally left from Matiana at 7AM for Chitkul.

*Detailed Route to reach Chitkul: Matiana- Narkanda- Rampur- Karcham- Sangla- Rakcham- Chitkul (the roads like in above picture will be only before entering Kinnaur, it is a bumpy ride after that)

Note: Make sure to carry some snacks with you as there is no proper restaurant before entering Kinnaur.

After hours of drive, I had found this place where I got proper meal to eat after which I continued my journey.

Just after crossing this, I got to enter Kinnaur District in few Kilometres which gives you scenic cliff- hanging drive experience. The amazing thing about going to Chitkul is that not just the place but the drive is beautiful as well.

I kept clicking pictures on my way until I reached here and literally stopped for a photo- session here.

And the view (below) was mind- blowing, I could not believe my eyes that I am living in India.

As the day was getting over, the weather was changing as well because of high altitude. You will not be even able to stand outside due to the sudden change in weather. When I visited Chitkul, the place was covered in snow. I even had to trek in snow to reach wanderer's nest. The next day was bit better though as snow had started melting.If you go even now, you will find snow there. But not in end may- June when there is most most foot fall. Chitkul has given me the chance to have a glimpse into how nature is at its best and its worst (will be sharing another blog on the same very soon). But irrespective of everything, the stay, the extreme cold, Chitkul has given me one of my best travel experiences.

Note: You guys can explore the Mathi Temple, Baspa River and Chitkul Fort as per the weather, if it suits you.

April 8th

I had quite a chilled up morning, sipping my coffee right in front of these mountains which were so damn humongous.

Once again, I was ready to pack my bags and leave for Shimla as per my plan. Another long drive was waiting for me for which I was all set. Before getting on the road, I went to the most talked about "Aakhri Dhaba". I had maggie here which was my breakfast, it tasted just okay. Sat at the Dhaba for half an hour or so and was in the form to leave but not without the important click there.

This time, I had made sure that no matter what, I cannot go wrong at planning this stay because this was the time when I needed homely and cozy stay more than anything else. I chose to stay at Simply Shimla: The Kothi (again, the review is here). I reached here at 5:30PM. Got freshen up and reached the infamous mall road to celebrate as it was my birthday the next day.