http://www.indiamike.com/india Shimla, Dharamsala, McLeod Ganj, Manali, and other destinations in the region en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/himachal-itinenary-t95882/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:14:26 GMT I have been searching on nets for weeks for some good advice to decide my travel Plan and luckily came across this website. My name is Prerna. I and my husband are planning to visit Himachal around 23rd Jan 10. Till now I was confused whether to go on our own or through travel agent because travelling to unknown place you are tend to get cheated, but after reading the review on your website. I think I will take the risk of travelling on our own. Can you help me in planning my tour? I want to see the whole of Himachal (Shimal,Kullu, Manali, Dalhousie, Dharmasala). Is it wise decision to travel on own. Do we get transportation easily from Shimla to Manali and onwards. I am trying to work out reasonable package within our budget. Also it is an off season. Just confused any help will be highly appreciated. Do I need to book hotel in advance. I want to make this trip memorable. Thanks a lot to all Prerna I have been searching on nets for weeks for some good advice to decide my travel Plan and luckily came across this website.
My name is Prerna. I and my husband are planning to visit Himachal around 23rd Jan 10. Till now I was confused whether to go on our own or through travel agent because travelling to unknown place you are tend to get cheated, but after reading the review on your website. I think I will take the risk of travelling on our own. Can you help me in planning my tour? I want to see the whole of Himachal (Shimal,Kullu, Manali, Dalhousie, Dharmasala). Is it wise decision to travel on own. Do we get transportation easily from Shimla to Manali and onwards. I am trying to work out reasonable package within our budget. Also it is an off season. Just confused any help will be highly appreciated. Do I need to book hotel in advance.

I want to make this trip memorable.

Thanks a lot to all
Prerna ]]> Himachal Pradesh Prerna Shah http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/himachal-itinenary-t95882/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/vehicle-for-family-travel-delhi-to-manali-t95853/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:55:03 GMT Hi All I am hoping to travel from delhi to Manali via Shimla in the last week of December 2009. we are from Sri Lanka and need advice on the selection of a vehicle for travelling. We have 2 adults and 2 kids aged 5 and 8. We would like more space in teh back seat so that the kids will be comfortable. Also thinking of the condition of the roads, which is a more suitable vehicle? We have been offeerd Toyota Innova and Ambassodor. Should we go for a Chervolet Tavera? Thx in advance Indica Hi All

I am hoping to travel from delhi to Manali via Shimla in the last week of December 2009. we are from Sri Lanka and need advice on the selection of a vehicle for travelling. We have 2 adults and 2 kids aged 5 and 8. We would like more space in teh back seat so that the kids will be comfortable. Also thinking of the condition of the roads, which is a more suitable vehicle?
We have been offeerd Toyota Innova and Ambassodor.
Should we go for a Chervolet Tavera?

Thx in advance

Indica ]]> Himachal Pradesh indica http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/vehicle-for-family-travel-delhi-to-manali-t95853/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/khajjiar-during-feb-t95832/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:35 GMT Hi, will Khajjiar be accessable during 1st week of feb? Hi,

will Khajjiar be accessable during 1st week of feb? ]]> Himachal Pradesh Soumyadip http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/khajjiar-during-feb-t95832/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/shimla-to-manali-on-13th-dec-advise-plz-t95824/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:24 GMT shimla->manali->chandigadh->delhi please suggest me our trip is ok... and give me budget hotels information also.. any edition in r trip is welcome... we want to enjoy r trip and the beauty of nature.. plz let me know the place of interest on destinations and during journey... we will start our journey on13th of dec and end around 20th of dec.. plz tell me about which place will be better and economic to stay... 1)in manali trip.. a)manali.. b)solang c)naggar how many days will be ok for manali...? if any other place to stay plz tell us.. 2)in shimla trip a)shimla.. b)kufri any other plz tell.. can we get the time to visite kullu..(one night stay)... thanks....]]> hi friends..:)
we(two friends)now planned to go by bike
delhi->shimla->manali->chandigadh->delhi
please suggest me our trip is ok...
and give me budget hotels information also..
any edition in r trip is welcome...
we want to enjoy r trip and the beauty of nature..
plz let me know the place of interest on destinations and during journey...
we will start our journey on13th of dec and end around 20th of dec..
plz tell me about which place will be better and economic to stay...
1)in manali trip..
a)manali..
b)solang
c)naggar
how many days will be ok for manali...?
if any other place to stay plz tell us..
2)in shimla trip
a)shimla..
b)kufri
any other plz tell..
can we get the time to visite kullu..(one night stay)...
thanks.... ]]> Himachal Pradesh kr.iitkgp http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/shimla-to-manali-on-13th-dec-advise-plz-t95824/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/plz-suggest-me-t95754/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:07:02 GMT hi friends... this winter i want to go himachal. but i m traveling alone, plz suggest me rout and places, that i can cover much place and i want trekking also for a2 days.. i went Shimla last winter so,exclude that and the where i can enjoy fresh snow fall... if any one wants to join me they can it will be my pleasure....i will start my journey according to ur suggestion... plz give me fooding and lodging suggestion also.... my travel time is whole 10th of dec to 25th of dec....delhi will be the starting and ending point of my journey... thanks... hi friends...
this winter i want to go himachal. but i m traveling alone, plz suggest me rout and places, that i can cover much place and i want trekking also for a2 days.. i went Shimla last winter so,exclude that and the where i can enjoy fresh snow fall...
if any one wants to join me they can it will be my pleasure....i will start my journey according to ur suggestion...
plz give me fooding and lodging suggestion also....
my travel time is whole 10th of dec to 25th of dec....delhi will be the starting and ending point of my journey...

thanks... ]]> Himachal Pradesh kr.iitkgp http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/plz-suggest-me-t95754/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/acclimatisation-for-road-to-leh-t95587/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:09:39 GMT Hi There I am new to the site and need some advice re acclimatisation on the Menali highway. I am due to take part in a motorcycle tour of the Leh region next year 2010 and have just seen the itinerary which has us stay 2 nights in Menali (7,175ft) then one night at Keylong (11,725ft) before moving on to Sarchu (14,885ft)for the night. I have read somewhere that Sarchu is called the Vomit Hilton as so mant travellers have altitude sickness as they have gone too high too soon. It is a big altitude increase to go from Kaylong to Sarchu and ideally a stop at about 13,000ft - 13,500ft would be much better to acclimatise properly before going onto to Sarchu. Does anyone agree ? Or is it OK to stay the night in Sarchu after only having one night in Keylong ? Your replies will be greatly appreciated as in Scotland where I am from we only have mountains that go up to 4,600ft !:confused: Hi There

I am new to the site and need some advice re acclimatisation on the Menali highway.

I am due to take part in a motorcycle tour of the Leh region next year 2010 and have just seen the itinerary which has us stay 2 nights in Menali (7,175ft) then one night at Keylong (11,725ft) before moving on to Sarchu (14,885ft)for the night. I have read somewhere that Sarchu is called the Vomit Hilton as so mant travellers have altitude sickness as they have gone too high too soon. It is a big altitude increase to go from Kaylong to Sarchu and ideally a stop at about 13,000ft - 13,500ft would be much better to acclimatise properly before going onto to Sarchu. Does anyone agree ? Or is it OK to stay the night in Sarchu after only having one night in Keylong ?

Your replies will be greatly appreciated as in Scotland where I am from we only have mountains that go up to 4,600ft !:confused: ]]> Himachal Pradesh Jimmy North http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/acclimatisation-for-road-to-leh-t95587/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/acclimatisation-for-road-to-leh-t95586/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:04:33 GMT Hi There I am new to the site and need some advice re acclimatisation on the Menali highway. I am due to take part in a motorcycle tour of the Leh region next year 2010 and have just seen the itinerary which has us stay 2 nights in Menali (7,175ft) then one night at Keylong (11,725ft) before moving on to Sarchu (14,885ft)for the night. I have read somewhere that Sarchu is called the Vomit Hilton as so mant travellers have altitude sickness as they have gone too high too soon. It is a big altitude increase to go from Kaylong to Sarchu and ideally a stop at about 13,000ft - 13,500ft would be ideal to acclimatise properly before going onto to Sarchu. Does anyone agree ? Or is it OK to stay the night in Sarchu after only having one night in Keylong ? Your replies will be greatly appreciated as in Scotland where I am from we only have mountains that go up to 4,600ft !:confused: Hi There

I am new to the site and need some advice re acclimatisation on the Menali highway.

I am due to take part in a motorcycle tour of the Leh region next year 2010 and have just seen the itinerary which has us stay 2 nights in Menali (7,175ft) then one night at Keylong (11,725ft) before moving on to Sarchu (14,885ft)for the night. I have read somewhere that Sarchu is called the Vomit Hilton as so mant travellers have altitude sickness as they have gone too high too soon. It is a big altitude increase to go from Kaylong to Sarchu and ideally a stop at about 13,000ft - 13,500ft would be ideal to acclimatise properly before going onto to Sarchu. Does anyone agree ? Or is it OK to stay the night in Sarchu after only having one night in Keylong ?

Your replies will be greatly appreciated as in Scotland where I am from we only have mountains that go up to 4,600ft !:confused: ]]> Himachal Pradesh Jimmy North http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/acclimatisation-for-road-to-leh-t95586/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/himalayas-help-t95526/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:39:52 GMT hi guys, is may a good minth to go up to the mountains, for some treking and spening time with mountains and isting some himayan towns. obviously as you can see this seems quite vauge. its because idont know where to go really im not sure where to start its so big, so any tips on this would be good, also with treking i just wanna do lite trekking nothing too hardcore as i havent got the right gear. so in may time im going to be in punjab and then about 8th/9th or maybe 10t may i will start heading more north. also if anyone wants to do tis with me that wouyld be nice as im a 21 lone female travelling and would also be safer. i wanna stay for about 2 weeks. preferably either a group of girls n guys or girls no offence lads its just cos my parents will screw. then heading to callcutta but just to point out my plans are luqid and im happy to adjust them around. also im not sure which forum this post will appear as im new to this site and dont really know ow it works. if its the wrong forum could you let me know. it should be in the himachel pradesh one.also whats a poll?is that like number of replies? thankyou, Ayesha. hi guys,
is may a good minth to go up to the mountains, for some treking and spening time with mountains and isting some himayan towns. obviously as you can see this seems quite vauge. its because idont know where to go really im not sure where to start its so big, so any tips on this would be good, also with treking i just wanna do lite trekking nothing too hardcore as i havent got the right gear. so in may time im going to be in punjab and then about 8th/9th or maybe 10t may i will start heading more north. also if anyone wants to do tis with me that wouyld be nice as im a 21 lone female travelling and would also be safer. i wanna stay for about 2 weeks. preferably either a group of girls n guys or girls no offence lads its just cos my parents will screw.
then heading to callcutta but just to point out my plans are luqid and im happy to adjust them around.

also im not sure which forum this post will appear as im new to this site and dont really know ow it works. if its the wrong forum could you let me know. it should be in the himachel pradesh one.also whats a poll?is that like number of replies?

thankyou,
Ayesha. ]]> Himachal Pradesh Ayeshanadia http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/himalayas-help-t95526/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/budget-accomodation-dormitory-options-in-shimla-kufri-narkanda-t95460/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:24:51 GMT Hi all
We are a group of engg students. I alongwith 6-7 friends are planning for a trip to Shimla/Kufri/Narkanda around 14th jan.

As we are on budget Please suggest us dormitory or cheaper but decent staying options at shimla/kufri/narkanda

Also Please suggest us places in and around shimla (apart from tattapani, naldehra, fagu, chail, etc) which we shouldnt miss. We'll spend 2-3 days at shimla and around

Waiting for replies ]]> Himachal Pradesh RohanM http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/budget-accomodation-dormitory-options-in-shimla-kufri-narkanda-t95460/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/sangla-chikul-and-kalpa-nov-20-on-santro-advice-needed-t95450/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:46:18 GMT Hi everyone .. I am planning to go to Sangla Valley next week, from Delhi. I have made a broad plan after reading some threads on IM .. need advice from people. My Plan: *Day1*: Delhi - Simla/ Rampur (Where should I make the night halt?) *Day2*: Simla to Baspa Dam project (near Sangla) (I have some work here, hence I would like if I can reach here by around 12 PM). *Day3*: Dam project to Chitkul *Day4*: Chitkul to Kalpa *Day5*:Move towards Delhi (Again .. where to stop?) Is this a workable plan? Can anybody give me time estimates? Like what time can I expect to be at the Project Site? How much time from there to Chitkul? and how much time from Chitkul to Kalpa? I talked to a guy there and he said that it had already snowed once there ... what to expect in terms of weather? I mean what will the temperatures be like in the day? I am planning to do this trip on my Santro car .. advisable or not? Thanks a lot .. Hi everyone ..

I am planning to go to Sangla Valley next week, from Delhi. I have made a broad plan after reading some threads on IM .. need advice from people.

My Plan:
Day1: Delhi - Simla/ Rampur (Where should I make the night halt?)
Day2: Simla to Baspa Dam project (near Sangla) (I have some work here, hence I would like if I can reach here by around 12 PM).
Day3: Dam project to Chitkul
Day4: Chitkul to Kalpa
Day5:Move towards Delhi (Again .. where to stop?)

Is this a workable plan? Can anybody give me time estimates? Like what time can I expect to be at the Project Site? How much time from there to Chitkul? and how much time from Chitkul to Kalpa?

I talked to a guy there and he said that it had already snowed once there ... what to expect in terms of weather? I mean what will the temperatures be like in the day?

I am planning to do this trip on my Santro car .. advisable or not?

Thanks a lot .. ]]> Himachal Pradesh username_x http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/sangla-chikul-and-kalpa-nov-20-on-santro-advice-needed-t95450/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/dalhousie-to-manali-on-24th-december-advice-pls-t95432/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04:46 GMT Hey all Im planning to head to Manali from Dalhousie on 24th/25th after i finish the YHAI trek.. *Whats the best way to get to Manali from Dalhousie and how long does it take??* Are there any direct routes, because it appears that i need to go to pathankot and then board a bus to manali!!! Is it better to hire a taxi, is it shorter that way and what will be the damage on my purse??:) Are the roads safe to commute? Regards Krishna Hey all

Im planning to head to Manali from Dalhousie on 24th/25th after i finish the YHAI trek..

Whats the best way to get to Manali from Dalhousie and how long does it take??

Are there any direct routes, because it appears that i need to go to pathankot and then board a bus to manali!!!

Is it better to hire a taxi, is it shorter that way and what will be the damage on my purse??:)
Are the roads safe to commute?

Regards
Krishna ]]> Himachal Pradesh kkrishna http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/dalhousie-to-manali-on-24th-december-advice-pls-t95432/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/skiing-snow-around-14th-jan-t95428/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:54:03 GMT Hi all
I and my 6-7 friends are planning for a trip to either auli(in uttarakhand) or Kufri/Narkanda(in HP) around 14th jan.

We are amature and dont know skiing and just want to spend a day or two trying out skiing and playing in snow

Reaching shimla seems hassle-free(toy train) as against auli(for which we have to travel 10-12 hrs frm haridwar/rishikesh & also i suppose auli will be crowded due to SAF winter games and perhaps kumbh @ haridwar may delay us)

Please suggest where should we go and what are the chances of snow @ kufri/narkanda around 14th jan ]]> Himachal Pradesh RohanM http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/skiing-snow-around-14th-jan-t95428/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/cheapest-travel-in-himachal-t95421/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:56:51 GMT Guys, i'm glad to tell you that i think i've had the cheapest travel of all! Mumbai-shimla-manali-manikaran-chandigarh-amritsar-mumbai! And guess the total budget??

5500/- per person! Staggered?? That too we had booked tavera for entire itinerary!! ]]> Himachal Pradesh vic86m http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/cheapest-travel-in-himachal-t95421/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/delhi-to-pathankot-by-train-t95372/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:16:32 GMT Hi, I will be traveling from kolkata to delhi(Air) and from delhi to Pathankot via train last week of january10. I hav couple of questions - 1. What would be most comfortable and reliable train to reach Pahankot or chakki? i am planning 2A or 1A. i will take a cab to reach dalhousie...hence dont want to reach pathankot at mid night... 2. do i need to keep delhi fog factor in mind, before planning my kol-delhi flight? Hi,

I will be traveling from kolkata to delhi(Air) and from delhi to Pathankot via train last week of january10. I hav couple of questions -

1. What would be most comfortable and reliable train to reach Pahankot or chakki? i am planning 2A or 1A. i will take a cab to reach dalhousie...hence dont want to reach pathankot at mid night...

2. do i need to keep delhi fog factor in mind, before planning my kol-delhi flight? ]]> Himachal Pradesh Soumyadip http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/delhi-to-pathankot-by-train-t95372/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/biking-around-manali-t95290/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:37:40 GMT Hi All, I am visiting Manali in 2nd Week of Feb and having 3 days over there. I am keeping 1 Day for Manali sighting and Interested for biking around Manali. Someone please suggest which places are accessible for biking in Winter near Manali. I am interested for places with full of Ice and Nature beauty. Regards Rushi Hi All,

I am visiting Manali in 2nd Week of Feb and having 3 days over there. I am keeping 1 Day for Manali sighting and Interested for biking around Manali.

Someone please suggest which places are accessible for biking in Winter near Manali. I am interested for places with full of Ice and Nature beauty.

Regards
Rushi ]]> Himachal Pradesh rushijoshi http://www.indiamike.com/india/himachal-pradesh-f29/biking-around-manali-t95290/