Tagged “Chitkul”

2 posts tagged with “Chitkul”

Destination Guides·24 min read

Snow Drought: Why Himachal Pradesh's Winters Are Changing

A Kinnauri insider's honest read on the HP snow crisis. 99% December 2025 deficit, 97.59 km2 of glacier lost, snow leopards up from 51 to 83 as the cats move higher. The altitude rule that tells you where snow still falls, climate-resilient destinations, the 2.09 crore box apple story, and what the state still does better than anywhere in India. By Ajay Negi.

Ajay Negi·4/20/2026

Destination Guides·31 min read

Kinnaur Valley Complete Guide 2026: Kalpa, Sangla, Chitkul & India's Apple Country

The definitive Kinnaur Valley guide from a Kinnauri insider. 12 village profiles from Sarahan to Nako, apple season month-by-month, NH-5 road conditions, kath-kuni architecture, wine at 9,000 feet, 5/7/10 day itineraries, and the Kinner Kailash sunrise that justifies the whole trip. By Ajay Negi.

Ajay Negi·4/8/2026