My Travels through the Himalayas – V (Simla to Rohtang Pass)

Rohtang La, with a Lake in Front, 13,500 Ft

This was one of the two most exotic trips I made in Himachal. In May 2007 my family members had come to visit me in Simla. We planned to go to Rohtang Pass, a famous 13,500 ft peak at the juncture of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts, which has a permanent snow-cap. Our team had a … Read more

My Travels through the Himalayas – IV (Simla to Chanshal Peak)

Mountains seen from Chansal Peak, near Rohru in Shimla District

Woman in her Apple Orchard, Shimla District The town of Simla is only a few kilometres long, but Shimla district is a large one and includes some very high peaked mountains towards the eastern side, which are good for apple cultivation. The best apples in Himachal are grown in Kinnaur, but the apples from Shimla … Read more

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