Kangra Valley Carnival 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue
Eight days, 24 to 31 december, dharamshala. the carnival is still free — but the big music nights are ticketed for the first time this year.
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Dharamshala Marathon 2.0, (2026): Dates, Fees, Entry
27 December, sai stadium, five distances from 3k to a full 42. here's what it costs, what you get, and what the organisers haven't announced yet.
How to Make Friends in a New City in India
You've been here three weeks. the flat is sorted, the job is fine, and you still haven't had a conversation that wasn't about work.
Trekking for Beginners: Complete Your First Trek
Almost nobody turns back because they were unfit. they turn back because they picked the wrong trek.
Thatharana Trek: Complete Distance, Time & Cost Guide
Everyone calls it the easy alternative to triund. the district's own numbers say it climbs more, over less distance.
Indrahar Pass Trek: Distance, Cost & Route
Two completely different treks are sold under one name, and only one of them actually crosses the pass. here's which is which.
Kareri Lake Trek: Distance, Route, Rules & Best Time
Everyone gives you a different distance for kareri. here's every leg measured, what it costs, and the one rule that changes in winter.
17 Best Treks in Dharamshala for Your Next Adventure
Every page gives a different distance for triund. 6 km. 8 km. 9 km. 10 km. none of them say whether that's one way or there and back.
Best time to visit Dharamshala & McLeodganj (2026)
Everyone tells you march to june. the rainfall data says october and november are drier, clearer and emptier - and nobody seems to mention it.
Triund Trek McLeodganj: Distance, Time & Cost
Every page gives a different distance for triund. 5.45 km. 9 km. 17 km. they're not wrong - they're all measuring from somewhere different.
Box cricket rules: 14 standard, 6 that vary
You turn up, someone says roof is six, someone else says roof is out. both of them have played more than you. here's what's actually standard.
18 Things to Do in Chandigarh and Places to Visit
Everyone sends you the same five names and you've already been to all five. here's the proper list - with what each one costs and which ones shut on mondays.
