{"id":537,"date":"2025-05-23T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/?p=537"},"modified":"2025-09-08T21:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:54:38","slug":"less-crowded-places-in-himachal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Go in Himachal When Manali is Too Crowded?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Himachal Pradesh, with its alpine meadows and fairytale valleys, is a love letter to every weary city-dweller. But here is the thing: Manali, with its selfie sticks and horn-honking taxis, has become the Times Square of the Himalayas. Charming? Yes Definitely. Peaceful? Not anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you crave mountain serenity minus the influencer stampede, here are the lesser-known\u2014but arguably more rewarding destinations to explore when Manali is bursting at the seams with high footfall of tourists. Find interesting places to visit in Himachal except Manali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Less_Crowded_Places_in_Himachal\" >Less Crowded Places in Himachal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#1_Tirthan_Valley_Where_Nature_Whispers_Not_Screams\" >1. Tirthan Valley: Where Nature Whispers, Not Screams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#2_Jibhi_Himachals_Whispers_in_the_Woods\" >2. Jibhi: Himachal&#8217;s Whispers in the Woods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-2\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#3_Sojha_An_enchanting_Hill_Station\" >3. Sojha: An enchanting Hill Station<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-3\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#4_Barot_Valley_The_Unintended_Discovery\" >4. Barot Valley: The Unintended Discovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-4\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#5_Kalpa_and_Chitkul_Where_the_Road_Ends\" >5. Kalpa and Chitkul: Where the Road Ends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-5\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#6_Spiti_Valley_The_High-Altitude_Desert_That_Looks_Like_Mars\" >6. Spiti Valley: The High-Altitude Desert That Looks Like Mars<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-6\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#7_Rajgundha_and_Bir_Billing_Paragliders_and_Peace\" >7. Rajgundha and Bir Billing: Paragliders and Peace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-7\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#8_Churah_Valley_Himachals_Best_Kept_Secret\" >8. Churah Valley: Himachal&#8217;s Best Kept Secret<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Highlights-8\" >Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/less-crowded-places-in-himachal\/#Final_Thoughts_Lose_the_Crowd_Find_a_Better_Place\" >Final Thoughts: Lose the Crowd, Find a Better Place<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_Crowded_Places_in_Himachal\"><\/span>Less Crowded Places in Himachal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=998391811146922648\" height=\"618\" width=\"345\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Escape the clich\u00e9s. Embrace the quiet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are searching about which place in Himachal is less crowded and can offer peaceful and lovely vacation experience, here is the list of 8 offbeat places or you can say- <strong>less crowded places in Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>. Choose the place as per your wish list and plan a trip with your group or family by booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/\"><strong>Tempo Traveller on Rent<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tirthan_Valley_Where_Nature_Whispers_Not_Screams\"><\/span>1. Tirthan Valley: Where Nature Whispers, Not Screams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tirthan-valley_11zon-1.webp\" alt=\"Tirthan valley\" class=\"wp-image-540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tirthan-valley_11zon-1.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tirthan-valley_11zon-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tirthan-valley_11zon-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Kullu district, just a few hours away from Manali, Tirthan Valley was underrated 3 years ago. Backpackers and influencers have mentioned it widely on their reels to promote the serenity of the place, but still a less visited place and worthy for your next trip. Named after the Tirthan River that snake through it, this place is all about trout fishing, pine-scented trails, and long stares at snow-capped peaks. This place is best for nature lovers who want to spend some days of their busy life in calmness and tranquility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great Himalayan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serene villages like Gushaini and Nagini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural swimming pools and riverside camping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Jibhi_Himachals_Whispers_in_the_Woods\"><\/span>2. Jibhi: Himachal&#8217;s Whispers in the Woods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jhibi_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Jhibi- less crowded places in Himachal\" class=\"wp-image-547\" title=\"Jhibi- less crowded places in Himachal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jhibi_11zon.webp 729w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jhibi_11zon-300x168.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two ridiculously pretty hamlets tucked between Banjar and Jalori Pass, Jibhi and Shoja are places where people go to write novels they never finish. Jibhi Trip is b<em>est for <\/em>Writers, trekkers and quiet couples. The charm lies in its unpretentiousness: wooden Himachali homes, slow gurgling rivers, thick cedar forests, and trails that look like they were drawn by Tolkien on a rainy day. Jibhi is not for people who need party vibes or Instagram validation every five minutes. It is for those who want to sit by a bonfire and talk about how they are \u201coff the grid,\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things to do in Jibhi? Hike to the Jibhi Waterfall, visit the Chehni Kothi, a towering ancient fort that looks like it was assembled in Minecraft Survival Mode. Or just lounge around and read that book you have been fake-carrying since Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-2\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rustic wooden homestays that smell like cedar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trek to Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterfalls that haven\u2019t been turned into Instagram backgrounds (yet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not well known with Jibhi? Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatourismpackage.com\/jibhi-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best Tour Packages for Jibhi<\/strong><\/a> and plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sojha_An_enchanting_Hill_Station\"><\/span>3. Sojha: An enchanting Hill Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sojha-_11zon-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Sojha\" class=\"wp-image-541\" title=\"Sojha\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sojha-_11zon-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sojha-_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sojha-_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sojha-_11zon.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a half-hour\u2019s drive uphill from Jibhi, Sojha is even more laid-back, like Jibhi\u2019s introverted sibling who didn\u2019t show up to the party on purpose. Perched at around 8,000 feet, it offers panoramic views that can stun you into silence. Sojha is surrounded by dense deodar and oak forests, mostly covered in mist, which gives it that \u201clost in a Studio Ghibli film\u201d aesthetic. It&#8217;s the jump-off point for the Jalori Pass trek and the enchanting Serolsar Lake\u2014a trail that begins with ambition and ends with you questioning your fitness decisions. There is not much to \u201cdo\u201d in Sojha\u2014and that\u2019s exactly the point for a relaxed vacation. You come here to un-do. Unwind, un-plan, un-Instagram (good luck with the signal), and maybe discover that being bored is not the worst thing in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-3\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting point for treks to Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>calm homestays and wooden cottages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>misty forests and hidden trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Barot_Valley_The_Unintended_Discovery\"><\/span>4. Barot Valley: The Unintended Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Barot-valley_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Barot valley\" class=\"wp-image-542\" title=\"Barot valley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Barot-valley_11zon.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Barot-valley_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Barot-valley_11zon-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally developed for a hydroelectric project, Barot has somehow escaped mass tourism. Nestled in the Mandi district, it is easily accessible yet untouched. The Valley is naturally decorated with snow-capped peaks, cedar forests. <em>This place is best for b<\/em>ackpackers, low-budget romantics, and people who say &#8220;I like to go off the beaten path&#8221; unironically. Barot Kothi trek, fishing in the Uhl River and Camping under blanket of stars are best activities to do in Barot Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-4\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uhl River for fishing and riverside picnics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short hikes to quaint villages like Lohardi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nargu Wildlife Sancturay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/10-best-hill-stations-near-delhi\/\"><strong>10 Best Hill Stations Near Delhi within 500 KM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Kalpa_and_Chitkul_Where_the_Road_Ends\"><\/span>5. Kalpa and Chitkul: Where the Road Ends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chitkul_11zon-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Chitkul\" class=\"wp-image-543\" title=\"Chitkul\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chitkul_11zon-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chitkul_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chitkul_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chitkul_11zon.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not mind long drives and the mild threat of altitude sickness, head to Kinnaur district. Kalpa offers breathtaking views of Kinner Kailash, while Chitkul is literally the last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibetan border. This place is b<em>est for <\/em>Road trippers, solitude-seekers, and your friend who just read a book about minimalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-5\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple orchards and wooden houses in Kalpa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Baspa River and surreal landscapes in Chitkul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero mobile network, 100% peace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Spiti_Valley_The_High-Altitude_Desert_That_Looks_Like_Mars\"><\/span>6. Spiti Valley: The High-Altitude Desert That Looks Like Mars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spiti-valley_11zon-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Spiti valley\" class=\"wp-image-544\" title=\"Spiti valley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spiti-valley_11zon-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spiti-valley_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spiti-valley_11zon-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/spiti-valley_11zon.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Spiti is gaining popularity, but it still leagues behind Manali in the selfie Olympics. Rugged, remote, and ridiculously photogenic, Spiti makes you feel like you are in a sci-fi film directed by a monk. This place is b<em>est for a<\/em>spiring travel bloggers, rugged souls, and adventure riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-6\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key Monastery, Dhankar Gompa, and the fossil village Langza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chandratal Lake (camping heaven)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treacherous roads that make the journey half the adventure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rajgundha_and_Bir_Billing_Paragliders_and_Peace\"><\/span>7. Rajgundha and Bir Billing: Paragliders and Peace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rajgundha_11zon.webp\" alt=\"rajgundha\" class=\"wp-image-545\" title=\"Rajgundha\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rajgundha_11zon.webp 1008w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rajgundha_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rajgundha_11zon-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Bir Billing is famous for paragliding, but wander a little beyond the landing sites and you\u2019ll find places like Rajgundha that redefine remote. This tiny hill station is b<em>est for <\/em>Thrill seekers, spiritual dabblers, and people who still own a GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-7\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paragliding from Billing to Bir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rajgundha trek through dense oak forests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tibetan monasteries and chai that tastes like clouds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Churah_Valley_Himachals_Best_Kept_Secret\"><\/span>8. Churah Valley: Himachal&#8217;s Best Kept Secret<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/churah-valley_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Churah valley \" class=\"wp-image-546\" title=\"Churah valley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/churah-valley_11zon.webp 888w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/churah-valley_11zon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/churah-valley_11zon-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Chamba district and bordering Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Churah is as offbeat as it gets. Sparse internet, untouched trails, and locals who don\u2019t care about your reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights-8\"><\/span>Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bhalei Mata Temple and virgin landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treks to Bharmour and Kugti Pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No tourists, No crowd\u2014just a peaceful trip. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Lose_the_Crowd_Find_a_Better_Place\"><\/span>Final Thoughts: Lose the Crowd, Find a Better Place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manali will always be Manali: convenient, crowded, and coated in a glaze of commercialization. If after reading about charm of all these places, you still love to visit Manali, grab best deal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempotravellerindelhi.in\/tempo-traveller-delhi-to-manali\"><strong>Tempo traveller rate for Manali from Delhi<\/strong><\/a>. But Himachal Pradesh is bigger, wilder, and far more generous than just one hill station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So next time you plan your Himalayan escape, give Manali a miss. Your peace of mind will thank you. And who knows? Maybe you will find a place that hasn\u2019t yet been ruined by your own kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Just don\u2019t tell too many people about it. (keep Your trip Secret and plan with your group for unique adventure)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh, with its alpine meadows and fairytale valleys, is a love letter to every weary city-dweller. 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