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Notes from the ridge

Trail guides, coffee lore and the slow business of looking after a mountain.

Adventure7 min read

Beas Kund Glacier: A First Timer's Guide from Old Manali

Everything you need to walk up to the sacred glacier lake for sunrise — when to leave, what to carry, and where to stop for breath and chai.

2 June 2026 · Rajan T.

Coffee5 min read

Why Filter Coffee Tastes Different at 2,050 m

Lower boiling points, thinner air and slower mornings — the small science behind your cup in the Kullu Valley.

18 May 2026 · Meera R.

Sustainability6 min read

Leave No Trace in the Kullu Valley: A Practical Guide

How we run our clean-up hikes on the Jogini Falls trail, and seven habits that keep these mountains the way you found them.

29 April 2026 · LiveHimalayas Team