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As I travelled across the Kangra Valley, I came across many foreigners who have not just made the mountains their home but have gone to the extent of learning the Gaddi dialect.

If you are looking for picture-postcard houses, endless vistas of towering peaks, idyllic mountain meadows and cloudy days with a sprinkle of sunshine, head to these 14 offbeat getaways to discover Himachal’s soul.

If you want to take home something more from a vacation than just a suitcase full of souvenirs and a tan, a learning holiday might just be the thing you are looking for. Here’s a selection of some of the best learning holidays in India.

Just 13 km from the tea gardens of Kangra valley's Palampur district in Himachal Pradesh, a peaceful village and artists' colony sit on the gentle gradient below the august snow covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range.

Here is a first hand experience of a journey to the amazing Himachal Pradesh and its beautiful valleys. Join Gayatri Mendanha as she visits intense music concerts, tries her hand at art and pottery, samples exotic dishes like the Kangri dham, finds peace in the serene monasteries, experiences the thrill of paragliding, and much much more in just a few exciting days!