Offbeat Lahaul – A Hidden Gem That Will Surprise You (Rashel Village, Pattan Valley)

Travelers usually limit their visit to Keylong / Jispa and forget that the valley is so grand and untouched that hidden gems like these can offer much more than the traditional route.

Rashel, a village not to be found on maps, is hidden in the Pattan valley of Lahaul. It is home to some indigenous tribes self-sustaining themselves in the harshest conditions and living in harmony with nature. It is also home to the Himalayan Brown bear – one of the critically endangered species. However, their…

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