LAHAUL VALLEY

The opening of the Atal Tunnel in October 2020 has made the secluded Lahaul Valley much more accessible. Take a trip in winter when the valley transforms into a white wonderland. Last winter, the region celebrated a two-month-long Snow Festival, featuring regional performances as well as culinary fare, and it is set to return in 2022. The locals of Lahaul follow a blend of Hindu and Buddhist customs. Stay in homestays to enjoy authentic Lahauli traditions and delicacies; camp on the banks of Bhaga river in Sissu or Jispa for an adrenaline high; and drive to Bara-lacha La, which connects the district of Lahaul to Ladakh.