Ep 1 Theog to Dodra Kwar | Chanshal Pass | Giri Ganga Origin Point | Offbeat Himachal Pradesh

This is the 1st video of our Offbeat Himachal Pradesh series. It's a two day episode in which we did a road journey from Theog to Dodra Kwar. 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 - 12th April 2026 Theog Chauraha - We started our journey from Theog. It is a quiet hill station in Himachal Pradesh known for its panoramic Himalayan views and peaceful atmosphere. It is widely recognized for its sprawling apple orchards, making it one of the premier spots in Himachal to experience the apple harvesting season. Siyaram Siddu - We had breakfast here. Siddu - ₹ 70 Kharapathar - It is an offbeat hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It is also famous for its vast apple orchards, dense deodar forests, and the famous 7 km trek to the Giri Ganga river source. Giri Ganga Temple - The Giri Ganga river originates from a small spring near the Kuppar peak in the hills of Kotkhai, located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Giri Ganga is a major tributary of the Yamuna River. It joins it near Paonta Sahib in Himachal Pradesh. Kupper Peak - It is approx 3,200 to 3,400 meters above sea level. Here is the origin point of Giri Ganga. Legend says a sage brought the energy of Kashi to Himachal Pradesh by accidentally spilling Ganga water in Kuppar Valley, creating a sacred stream. Jubbal Palace - It is a heritage site in Himachal Pradesh known for its unique blend of Chinese, Indian, and European architectural styles. Outside palace architecture looks stunning and impressive. Hateshwari Mata Temple - Its an ancient 8th-century stone architecture, its eight-armed Mahishasuramardini idol of Goddess Durga, and ancient folklore. In the temple premises there is an old shiv temple too. Built between the 6th and 9th centuries, it is considered one of the oldest and most architecturally striking temples in India Date - 13th April 2026 Chanshal Camps & Resort - This resort located near Pabbar River. We booked our accommodation here. It is about 120 KM from Shimla and 10 KM away from Rohru town. Tariff - ₹ 2000 for double occupancy Legacy by Kewal Ram Homesaty, Larot Village - We had lunch here and also explored the stay accommodations too. This place is about 31 KM from Rohru town and 19 KM from Chanshal Pass. Tariff - ₹ 2000 for double occupancy Chanshal Pass - It is approx 4,500 meters above sea level. It also connects the towns of Rohru and Dodra Kwar in the Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. The Chanshal pass receives heavy snowfall and remains completely inaccessible during the winter. Ice Touch Home Stay, Kwar - We booked our accommodation here. It is about 22 KM from Dodra Village. After this we ended our day. Hope you enjoyed the video.