Three Days in Himachal Pradesh, Not a Checklist
Three days, one valley, one base: three slow itineraries for Kullu, Kangra or Shimla instead of a rushed checklist.
Hill Station, Himachal Pradesh
Hill Station, Himachal Pradesh
Naggar Beside Manali: A Quieter Place Beside the Famous One
The old Kullu capital of Naggar, with its castle, temples and Roerich estate, is a calmer base a short drive from Manali.
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla to Spiti: The One Route That Explains Himachal Pradesh
From Shimla’s ridges through Kinnaur’s orchards to the cold desert of Spiti: one road, and how to take it slowly.
Himachal Pradesh
What to Skip on a First Trip to Himachal Pradesh
An honest list of what to skip or rethink on a first trip to Himachal Pradesh, and what to do instead.
Sikkim
One Monastery Morning, Not Seven
Instead of racing through Sikkim’s monasteries, spend one unhurried morning at Rumtek, Enchey, Pemayangtse or Ralang and let it explain the rest.
Sikkim
Pemayangtse Before the Coaches
Arrive early at Pemayangtse near Pelling, one of Sikkim’s oldest monasteries, and see it as a place of practice before the tour groups arrive.
Sikkim
North Sikkim: What a First Trip Can Hold
Lachung, Yumthang, Lachen and Gurudongmar: an honest guide to what a first trip to North Sikkim can realistically include, with permits and altitude in mind.
Editorial, Sikkim
Editor’s Letter: Sikkim
Our March 2024 issue climbs into Sikkim: rhododendron season, permits, Gangtok, the high north and the quiet south, and why slow travel suits it best.
News, Sikkim
Protected-Area Permit Notes
Restricted Area Permits, protected area permits and how they work in Sikkim for Indian and foreign visitors, with practical tips. Always confirm current rules.
