Looking for somewhere nice in Himalayas

Boosh_Boy · May 15th, 2008, 11:19

Hello, I've got another month and a half in India and I would love to spend it in some quite spot up in the himalayas. I have not been to northern India yet. All I am looking for is some quite place with simple accomodation and preferrably good views. I just want to chill out there for a while.
Any suggestions would be super. Thanks!!

machadinha · May 15th, 2008, 11:21

Well, I should hope reading around some of the appropriate sub-forums here you'll find more tips than you can handle. So scroll around some, be our guest!

capt_mahajan · May 15th, 2008, 11:23

Look up the Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal (Darjeeling), Sikkim forums for a start. Also Ladakh

wanderernomad · May 15th, 2008, 15:56

Go to Kalpa, near Rekongpeo in Himachal. You will get what you are looking for. In acse you are into certain wild ways go and stay in Malana or Manali village.Even sangla would be a nice option for a quiet stay by the banks of the river.

hash666 · May 16th, 2008, 02:24

try jhari or pulga,parvati valley

Swapnil · May 16th, 2008, 02:47

depends upon what you looking for....if you want to feel high altitude desert/mini tibet go to leh ...for majestic views of mountain try Kalpa/Almora Range also there are many options of trek in Uttarakhand/Himachal Pradesh/J&K ...decide first what you really interested in....

vandy · May 16th, 2008, 06:01

What about Kashmir ?

A week relaxing on a Houseboat with a few days up
in Gulmarg.

Perfect time of the year to be in that area.

vandy

Have a look in my Photo Gallery for some Pics from
Kashmir.

theyyamdancer · May 16th, 2008, 12:54

Go to Western Sikkim, a village called Rinchenpong, it is heaven. Views of Kanchenjunga. If you are tired of doing nothing you can go trekking.

Boosh_Boy · May 16th, 2008, 21:54

Thanks so much for the replies guys! I'll have a look at the places you suggested on the web.

Almoraboy · May 16th, 2008, 23:03

hello, try chaukori. Wonderful views. And a TV to watch all the cricket

Check these pics of chaukori:

http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2008/01/ajc-part-3.html

and

http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2008/0...-munsyari.html

mousourik · May 16th, 2008, 23:09

munsyari is better than choukari.

ananda2193 · May 16th, 2008, 23:16

Pappersaili and Kasardevi by Almora is nice and quite with good views. It also has a small travelers scene with people that stay for years.

Here's a link to some hotels there:

http://almoraonline.com/hhotels.htm

mousourik · May 19th, 2008, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda2193

Pappersaili and Kasardevi by Almora is nice and quite with good views. It also has a small travelers scene with people that stay for years.

Kasardevi is fine, there is dinapani nearby - but still, perhaps it won't be on a must-go list.

asifkhan · May 22nd, 2008, 23:11

YEs Uttrakand is the best place to chill out. Try talking to KMVN guys they have the best accomodation and really nice and quite place. Only bad thing is you cant stay with them for more than 7 days in one go. Anyway Chaukori , Munsiyari is good. But there is a place just above Almora and below Binsar Cant remeber the name right now starts with "D" its also a nice palce you can come down to Almora for city life and go upto Binsar for Wildlife.

Lwilliams · May 22nd, 2008, 23:14

so everyone ...
I'm planning my first trip to India & I'm looking for a plan. I'd probably be going next year about this time (I enjoy taking my time planning a trip), and have done a bit of traveling, but this will be a first for me. Sounds like Kasardevi is an option, or Pappersaili. Any further tips or information would be appreciated. I'm traveling with my boyfriend, and we'll have a month to spend.
Thanks ...

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May 15th, 2008, 11:19	#1
Boosh_Boy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2	Looking for somewhere nice in Himalayas Hello, I've got another month and a half in India and I would love to spend it in some quite spot up in the himalayas. I have not been to northern India yet. All I am looking for is some quite place with simple accomodation and preferrably good views. I just want to chill out there for a while. Any suggestions would be super. Thanks!!

May 15th, 2008, 11:21	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,583	Well, I should hope reading around some of the appropriate sub-forums here you'll find more tips than you can handle. So scroll around some, be our guest! __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 919	hello, try chaukori. Wonderful views. And a TV to watch all the cricket Check these pics of chaukori: http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2008/01/ajc-part-3.html and http://almoraboy.blogspot.com/2008/0...-munsyari.html __________________ Trek blog over here

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vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 673	What about Kashmir ? A week relaxing on a Houseboat with a few days up in Gulmarg. Perfect time of the year to be in that area. vandy Have a look in my Photo Gallery for some Pics from Kashmir.

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Boosh_Boy Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2	Thanks so much for the replies guys! I'll have a look at the places you suggested on the web.

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ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,487	Pappersaili and Kasardevi by Almora is nice and quite with good views. It also has a small travelers scene with people that stay for years. Here's a link to some hotels there: http://almoraonline.com/hhotels.htm

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asifkhan Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lucknow Posts: 4	YEs Uttrakand is the best place to chill out. Try talking to KMVN guys they have the best accomodation and really nice and quite place. Only bad thing is you cant stay with them for more than 7 days in one go. Anyway Chaukori , Munsiyari is good. But there is a place just above Almora and below Binsar Cant remeber the name right now starts with "D" its also a nice palce you can come down to Almora for city life and go upto Binsar for Wildlife.

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May 22nd, 2008, 23:14	#15
Lwilliams Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: US Posts: 1	so everyone ... I'm planning my first trip to India & I'm looking for a plan. I'd probably be going next year about this time (I enjoy taking my time planning a trip), and have done a bit of traveling, but this will be a first for me. Sounds like Kasardevi is an option, or Pappersaili. Any further tips or information would be appreciated. I'm traveling with my boyfriend, and we'll have a month to spend. Thanks ... Mod Note: Advertising is strictly not allowed