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Crossing Kunzum Pass: A Personal Diary of Solitude and High Peaks

Nitesh Thakur
Nitesh Thakur
September 23, 2026 1 min read Journey Diaries

First-person reflections on navigating the 15,000-ft pass between Lahaul and Spiti Valley in quiet mountain light

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Nitesh Thakur
Nitesh Thakur
Co-Founder, ZenYatra · Dharamshala

Born in Dharamshala and deeply rooted in Lahaul-Spiti, Nitesh has spent years exploring and guiding through some of the most remote Himalayan terrain. He co-founded ZenYatra to share these landscapes — and the lessons they carry — with mindful travelers worldwide.

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