Junglaat

Some sunsets you just watch. But some sunsets, you actually feel. This one belongs to the second kind. At Junglaat, we have a small hike that we love the most. We call it the Sunset hike. It is not just a walk, it is a chance to slow down, breathe some fresh air, and spend a peaceful evening deep in the Himalayas. If you feel tired of the daily noise and rush, this hike is made for you. The hike starts right from Junglaat. From the very first step, you enter a thick forest full of deodar,...

When the Rains Change Everything: Embracing the Monsoon in Dharamshala Most of us come to Dharamshala for clear skies and breathtaking Himalayan views during spring, summer, or autumn. However, the mountains reveal a quieter, more mysterious self when the monsoon arrives. From July to September, the landscape shifts so completely that it feels like stepping into another world. The air thickens with scent, and the soil exhales that deep, earthy petrichor we often forget in the city. Mountains...

I had gone to a quaint café in Dharamkot, near McLeodganj—not for food, but for a meeting. The air was crisp, the setting peaceful, and like most places in the hills, it carried that quiet promise of mindfulness and slow living. I was meeting the property manager of a beautiful space, someone who seemed deeply rooted in the idea of conscious hospitality. As we sat down to talk, he mentioned he was a little exhausted. The reason? They had just hosted an Earth Day event at the property. For a...