The rays of sun patting your back and the golden sand caressing your feet was the perfect paradise in the Spring of March. After Mirissa beach, we headed to the beach town of Bentota.
We settled for a plush beach view resort that offered us king-size rooms and magnificent sea views.
Hills. tea estates and beaches, it was amazing to note how diverse the little country of Sri Lanka is. Up till now, we had explored the Buddhist temples, the historical site of Sigiriya, and the hills of Nuwara Elia.
From the hills of Nuwara Elia, we headed towards the beach town of Mirissa. It took us approximately 6 hours to reach our destination by road. However, a better option can be taking the train until there.
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Oh Fish!!! Trout Fishing In Tirthan Valley
Being a Bengali, my love for fishes comes naturally to me. But never had I tried fishing before. Frankly, I thought, such patience wasn’t my cup of tea. However the agile Tirthan river and the picturesque locales of Gushiani simply lured me to pick up the fishing rod for the first time and boy, didn’t I just love it!
There are a couple of things to do here by the way and GNHP trek ranks at the top. We had already done that on the second day, so now it was time to try the second most popular thing – Trout fishing.
The Retreat For Rainbow Trouts
Tirthan river in Gushiani is one of the few places in India where rainbow trouts are found in abundance. No wonder it has become the favorite pastime of the travelers here too. Since there wasn’t much to do around, so I thought I might as well give it a try.
If you are a fan of the unexplored, this tiny Himalayan hamlet of Jibhi is meant just for you. Nestled in the Banjar Valley, with ribbon-like Beas river flowing at its heart, Jibhi is a paradise for the travelers, who want to wind off and just relax. Just like me as you can see below:)
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If you’ve been following us, you would know that we are on a 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. After spending 4 days in Gushiani and staring at the prettiest Tirthan river, we decided to proceed towards our next destination-Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake.
Serosar Lake & Jalori Pass- The Hidden Gems of Himachal
If you are on a quest of unexplored places Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake might just be those hidden gems you are looking for. While these destinations are awesome I would say- the road to these destinations is equally picturesque. But what won us about the site was the interesting folklore about the place. It is said that the lake is cleaned by the birds here. Read on to find more.
If you have been following us, you would know we have been on our 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. For quite a while Tirthan was in our bucket list and thankfully we made it to the places. Our itinerary was jam-packed and Chehni Kothi was our next destination.
The Legend of Chehni Kothi
Chehni Kothi or Chaini Kothi is a ten-story tower temple in the Himalayan hamlet of Chehni. There are many interesting folklores surrounding this place. According to locales, these 17th-century structures were built by medieval Kullu kings who used it mainly to fortify their kingdoms. The wooden towers were especially used to garrison the troops. Unfortunately, the tower lost some stories in the 1905 earthquake.
How to reach Chehni Kothi
Actually no motor-able road takes you here. And this makes the hike to this place even more fascinating. From Banjar bus station you can take a taxi to Shringa Rishi temple and then the trails take you to Chehni Kothi.
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Tirthan Valley is known for its gurgling streams, apple orchards, and majestic mountains. We had planned a 7 day trip to the place and next on our list was Chhoie or Choi Waterfall. We had already visited GNHP National Park and in the land full of streams visiting this local tourist spot was a must.
Choi or Chhoie waterfall is a major attraction in the Tirthan Valley. The waterfall lies Great Himalayan National Park and calls for a steep trek to the place. Mind you, what may seem to be just a waterfall for us, is in fact place of worship for the locals. So one must avoid littering at these places. Continue reading The Jungle Book Adventure at Chhoie Waterfall
Lazing in the lap of nature, chucking all the office chores, and shutting out the toxic pollution, our escape to Tirthan valley was coming out to be more than just fine.
We had parked ourselves at Gushiani, at a homestay by the breathtaking Tirthan river. While there were lots of things to do in our bucket list, the first one obviously was the trek to Great Himalayan National Park.
The site is declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Situated in the Kullu region, it is one of the most scenic national parks of the world boasting rich alpine flora and fauna. Both Abhishek and I have over the past switched to active lifestyles so we’re quite confident about concluding the long treks.
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As a child living in the plains, I would wonder what would be living in the hills. Dad, mom gave me a fair dose of family holidays. But those touristy vacays couldn’t satiate my appetite for travel.
Continue reading Eternal Bliss in Hilly Paradise of Gushaini, Tirthan Valley
At Sri Lanka, our vacation was going as per the itinerary. The experience of our first two destinations – Sigiriya and Habarana were just all right. But we were thrilled for Nuwara Elia- the teacup of Sri Lanka.
The Mini England Nuwara Elia
103 miles from Colombo, lies the mini England of Sri Lanka – Nuwara Elia. The verdant tea gardens, the colonial structures, lake, and the rose gardens give a British vibe to the place.
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