Ep 2 Dodra Kwar | Remote Village Tour | Bishu Mela | Offbeat Himachal Pradesh

This is the 2nd video of our Offbeat Himachal Pradesh series. It's a three day episode in which we did a road journey from Dodra Kwar remote villages. In between we did many activities which included sightseeing, local food and more. We are buying spices from place of origins and making these available for you in smaller quantities.you can check out our website here. Spices website link - https://spice2nuts.com/ Gadgets we use for Visa2explore & Harish Bali Travels. Sony A 7 111 camera: https://amzn.to/4clE2zI Z -90 Sony: https://amzn.to/3SO8T10 Go pro Hero 12: https://amzn.to/46GULw6 IPhone 15 Pro: https://amzn.to/3YJgr8Y For Background Music, we use “Epidemic Sound” in our videos. You can use it from the link below. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ujnsd6 Date - 14th April 2026 Kwar Village - This village is about 22 KM away from Dodra Village. In this village most of the old houses are built in the Kath-Kuni style, using alternating layers of wood and stone to withstand severe earthquakes. This village is known for its extreme isolation in winters, natural beauty, and untouched Himachali culture. We also had siddu at a local's house. The siddu was filled with Bhanjiri (Perilla Seeds) Nitin Guide, Kwar Village contact - 787647481 Ice Touch Home Stay, Kwar - We booked our accommodation here. It is about 22 KM from Dodra Village. Contact - 7651077000 Is did this journey with karamchandi ji - +91 70181 72074 Katol Village - We also visited this village which is about 2 KM away from Kwar Village. From here one can also see Chirangcha Peak which is called the highest peak of the Shimla district according to the locals. Purjaali Village - This village is also 2 KM away from Kwar Village. Here we watched and enjoyed the village local mela. In this festival locals believe the palki moves on its own as the Devta celebrates the event. Devotees believe the deity’s spirit enters the palanquin, causing it to sway and move with divine energy rather than human effort. Date - 15th April 2026 We started our day early and watched the wool extraction process from sheep by locals. After that we went back to Kwar Village to understand the Chulli tel making process in a local person's house. Jiskun Village - This village is about 22 KM away from Kwar and Dodra Village. It is a remote village in the Shimla district. Mostly known for the primary base camp for the Rupin Pass trek. Nearby this village there are two more remote villages which are Jakha Village and Dhara Village. Snaju Guide, Jiskun Village contact - 98166 13536 Date - 16th April 2026 Dodra Village - This village is about 22 KM away from Kwar Village and is known for its extreme isolation in winters, natural beauty, and untouched Himachali culture. It is a remote village of the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Here we also enjoyed the Bishu Mela which is a local festival of Himachal. It is a vibrant spring & harvest festival in Himachal Pradesh celebrated to welcome the New Year. Veerpal Guide, Dodra Village contact - 9418454095 Negi Bhojnalaya, Dodra Village contact - 8091119461, 9418576696 Forest Rest House, Dodra Village - They also provide stay facilities. Tariff: ₹ 560 for double occupancy per room per day After this we ended our day, Hope you enjoyed the video.