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Dharamkot - Hippie Village in Lap of Himalayas

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Most of us feel that sitting idle or spending leisure time is actually spoiling our learning and growth, though it isn’t true, as leisure time rejuvenates our nerves and makes us more productive. This time I was looking for a hippie destination in the the Himalayan mountains- Just like Kasol but not Kasol. After a bit of searching on Google my curiosity eventually helped me discover this hippie village. It's a 10 hour journey by bike from Delhi. I managed to do it in one day, arriving in the evening. Dharamkot, is a small village located 7 Kms from Himachal Pradesh’s Summer capital Dharamshala. It's only 2 Kms from the Tibetan settlement of Mcleodganj. Dharamkot has recently gotten popular among Indian tourists and is known as a the Hippie Village in the Hills. Unlike its counterpart Kasol, this place is not as popular, hence it's unspoiled and worth visiting. Here in Dharamkot you will find travelers from all nations round the world, though the largest contingent are y

Kareri - The Less Explored Kareri

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Our decisions are all about our priorities, some people prioritize to buy assets while some opt to spend on buying experience. For me it was an overdue experience which took me back to the land of Dhauladhar ranges. In reference to my last visit to Dharamshala and Mcleodganj I had to skip my plans to Kareri because of unfavorable weather condition hence I had to plan my visit again to the beautiful land of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. What next? Since it was a sudden planned trip hence I just packed few essentials, started my bike and took off. Multiple mix thoughts were juggling in my mind while riding. Ride comprises of 4 different states starting from Delhi, followed by Haryana and Punjab before reaching Himachal Pradesh. It took me 10 hours to reach Kareri Village. Pic Credit- Google Maps Kareri is crafted as a spot popular for the famous Kareri lake trek though real adventure and virgin beauty of the mother nature is hidden at other non-popular spots within/ near to Kare