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If you can start early, head to the Barot Valley first the alpine meadows and the river’s reflection in the early light give great wide angle shots. From there, drive toward the Kullu Valley; the Hotel Kullu Valley A River Facing Boutique Hotel sits right on the riverbank, so you can capture both the valley and the river in one frame. Later, a quick detour to the nearby pass at Bir Billing will let you snap the dramatic mountain backdrop before sunset. In October the mist is usually light, so use a polarising filter to cut glare and bring out the greens of the surrounding biodiversity.