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Can you imagine the excitement among locals when the bus service from Manali to Spiti first commenced? But you won't believe what happened when the first bus finally reached Spiti.

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Birth of the Chandra river

The Chandra valley in Lahaul is frequented annually by gaddi herders in the summer months. There is a story prevalent among these herders suggesting how the Chandra river was born. 

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Do you know which is Spiti's richest village, where people still hope to stumble upon a treasure chest?!

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Read the exploits of this brave army that defeated the devious plans of the most evil invaders, without raising a single weapon!

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Khirav Gompo Dorje, a hunter, is much revered and still remembered fondly across Spiti. 

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It's never too hard to bump into other-worldly characters in the high mountains. Balu Thukangbu is one such character that every local hopes to meet. 

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The dog and wolf were siblings, until they had a fall out. Read what happened between them.

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A rabbit and a fox made friends with a snow leopard. Was it a good idea?

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A red fox and yak became best friends. What happened when one of these two friends met with a wicked wolf.

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Meeting a lonely tree in the middle of a cold desert could be as pleasant as meeting a long-lost friend. 

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Momos are the most loved dish in the mountains. Momo parties are often held on special occasions. Come, check out what happened at one such party...

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