Devyani

Forget Goa. Here is Why You Need to Be in Ladakh or Tawang for Losar 2026

Trade the humid beach shacks for frozen high-altitude prayer flags; why the Tibetan New Year is the spiritual detox you actually need this February. Look, I get the appeal. Goa in February is easy. You’ve got the sun, the cheap beer, and that familiar, salty humidity that makes you forget you have a day job. But let’s be brutally honest for a second - everyone and their second cousin is in Vagator right now. It’s crowded. It’s loud. And frankly, the "chill vibes" are starting to feel a bit manufactured, aren't they? If you’re looking for something that actually resets your internal clock, you need to head north. Or northeast. Specifically, you need to find yourself in Ladakh or Tawang for Losar 2026. What on Earth is Losar?  Losar is the Tibetan New Year. In 2026, the main festivities kick off around mid-February, though the preparation starts much earlier. This ...

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