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I totally understand the pain of trying to create that perfect trip for yourself in the mountains. There's just so much information floating around about the best season to be in a valley, what festivals are going on etc. & i know the information that I am giving here is verified for sure. Everything that comes here is from years of living in these places and curating tours around them. It's the kind of stuff worth knowing before you even start planning.

From the experience of living in the Himalayas for the past 13 years, i have collected wayy more than photos along the way. I know when the valley is at its best. I know which kitchen makes the best dish, where to stay that makes you feel at home, and the unconventional little things that make a trip yours.

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