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Looking For An Offbeat Winter Trip? Visit The Karsog Valley In Himachal Pradesh

Unlike most hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala, the Karsog Valley is not nearly as commercialised or crowded. Here's your guide to the places to visit and things to do in Karsog

A view of the Karsog Valley Photo: rish.smiley/Instagram
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The Karsog Valley is a spectacular hidden gem of the Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. Unlike most hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala, the Karsog Valley is less commercialised or crowded. Visitors go there to soak in the tranquility and beauty of Himalayan culture which is miles away from the roar of city life. The valley’s lush, green forests, orchards, farms and mountains put on a show every season, from the colourful wildflowers and foliage of the spring and autumn to the snow-capped peaks and valleys of winter. Because of its links with the “Mahabharata,” Karsog is a spiritual and cultural hub for tourists, with many devotees participating enthusiastically in celebrations of Baisakhi, Lohri, Navratri and Diwali while experiencing the folk music, dance and cuisine of the region.

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