Public bus front

Parvati Valley: a little off the radar

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October 7th 2007
Last catch-up detailed our adventures in Manali. What I forgot to include was the reason no blogging occured: we lost power our last day in Manali, for the entire day. In fact, the power outtage extended along the Beas River, to our next destination, one hour south by public bus: Naggar. Previously, our methods of transport were private overnight buses. While a bit rough on the bum (and they ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more