A day in Naddi, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is my all time favourite destination. Don’t judge it by the small size of the state, it has one of the best panoramic views and beautiful towns to offer in this country. Also known as the Land of God’s, Himachal attracts tourists from all over the world especially adventure junkies.

Known as Little Lhasa, McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, is full of unpredictability and revelations — the comfortable homestays of the pretty little town of Naddi, another version of the Dal Lake, the rewarding Bhagsu trek!!!

wake up at 5 am listening to birds chirping and singing along. I look outside my window to find it is daylight already! Walking to my balcony I find the landscape filled with snow-capped mountains with the first rays of the sun falling on the peaks. It was so beautiful to be in that moment, experiencing it.

The rain that fell all day yesterday has mated with the night to lend an entirely different meaning to the proverbial nip in the air. I look back regretfully at the thermals I’ve left at home. The forecast is that is going to rain again.

I’m witnessing a glorious sunrise, not far from the Sunset Point, Naddi. Naddi village that lay on the outskirts of Dharamshala. It was as beautiful as Naggar! Peaceful and serene!

Travelling from one place to another in Himachal generally takes quite long and a lot of hours.

Naddi was a quaint village with hardly and tourists. We woke up to a beautiful view of the Dhauladhar ranges and lazed the day around happily basking in the warmth of the sun on a cold day.

The next morning we hired a local to take us for a trek around the village. After a good breakfast, we put on our shoes and left.

Coming from a city like Delhi that was a sight to behold and a moment to cherish!

We are headed for the church that we saw on the road to Forsyth Ganj on our way back home, making our way through the lanes of Naddi, stealing glances at natives going about their day and bashful buffaloes turning away from our cornered, plundering selves. As we trudge on, higher and higher, to reach a point that overlooks a sea of the same red rooftops in McLeod, it is a sight to behold.

Enjoying the serene and peaceful environment.