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The Backpackers Blog

Trip stories, planning notes and the occasional opinion from the road.

Spiti in spring: what to expect

Jun 22, 2026 · Backpackers India

Spiti in spring: what to expect

Snow still on the passes, rivers running clear, and almost no other travelers — here's why April is our favourite month in Spiti.

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How we build a 7-day itinerary

Jun 15, 2026 · Trip captain

How we build a 7-day itinerary

Behind the scenes of how a Backpackers India trip is put together — the calls, the dry runs, the cuts.

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A field guide for the introverted group traveler

Jun 5, 2026 · Trip captain

A field guide for the introverted group traveler

You can travel in a group and still get your solitude. Here's how we design rooms, transit and free hours to make space for both.

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