One of the most exhilarating aspects of a journey in the mountains is the opportunity to witness amazing sunrises and sunsets across high peaks. And when the mountain range in sight is a…...
Heading out of Spilo
Caught up on some much-needed rest yesterday at Spilo, a one-road village by the Sutlej, ahead of Rarang. Spilo wasn’t on our plan, but our plan changed right from Day 1, so […]
Chaba: Rafting into a bit of History
Today, on the 15th of July 2016, The Mountain Walker commemorates the 103rd anniversary of one of the most important events in the history of Shimla by taking you, our fellow travelers, […]
Guru Sangyas Festival at Rarang
Our first experience of the Guru Sangyas Festival at the monastery in Rarang, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. The festival is held in tribute to Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche), the venerated […]
First sight of Rarang
We finally have our first sight of Rarang village, sitting atop a cliff, overlooking the Sutlej way down below. We have just passed Pangi and have Ribba enroute before we reach Rarang. […]