Mansi krips07:16 07 Feb 25
Recently I booked winter spiti with thrillblazzer.
Spiti Valley — what a magical land wrapped in mountains! The moment I stepped in, I felt a peace I can’t even explain. Blue skies, endless mountains, and winds that seemed to gossip with my heart.
Honestly, it was my first solo trip as a girl, and I was a little nervous to travel without my parents. I planned everything on my own, took the risk, and was a bit nervous about spending nine days with complete strangers. Would it be safe? Would I even fit in? But guess what? Best decision ever! I didn’t expect it to turn into such a beautiful and unforgettable memory .
Govind Ji and Manan were amazing — super humble and decent at behaviour. Govind Ji’s driving? OMG, he's a total pro! I honestly thought I might meet Shree Narayan on those mountain roads, but Govind Ji made even the wildest off-road trails feel so smoother. So careful, so skilled that I will plan ladakh biking trip. Hat's off to his passion for devoting life in mountains and risking his life, mountain roads are really tough, he is pro. GOD keep you safe. On top of that, he also taught us the Himachali Nati dance — it just added to the charm of the trip!
And Manan? He was our full-on entertainment squad — without him, we might’ve all turned into sleepy pandas.
He was always making sure we were laughing, chatting, and having the best time. Whether at the homestay or during sightseeing, he always made sure we were taken care of, making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, He kept everything smooth and lively without being over-the-top. And... a little tip for you, Manan—please do not skip lunch and dinner, eat properly. You need all that energy to keep us entertained with your adorable self!
These two (bde miya, chotte miya) were the soul of the trip and became a family!
Whereas about our stays, they were amazing, with balconies and jannat ki khidki (windows) offering jaw-dropping mountain views. And the food? Yummiest meals ever, especially in Narkanda! We also had the cutest doggo, Jojo, who followed our van until he couldn’t see our van anymore 🥺.
At the stay in Kaza, I completely fell in love with their coffee.I will forever miss that pahadon wali coffee — seriously, someone PLEASE give me the recipe! And Big shoutout to the locals of Kaza — in -17°C, they provided such incredible facilities so tourists/travellers like us could still explore and enjoy the place with warmth and comfort.
At sarahan what a beautiful remote place, I loved it, must go for early morning walk, I had beautiful experience where their local aunt offered tea and invited me to her house🫰🥹 Our stay in Shimla was beautifully nestled in the hills. We ended up visiting Mall Road instead of Jakhoo Temple—feeling a little bummed about not visiting the temple, but no worries, there’s always a next time!
Now I’m back home, but my soul is still with the mountains. Every part of me longs for that peace, the cool winds, and the never-ending views. It's like the mountains took a piece of me, and now I'm waiting to go back to where my heart truly feels at home.
