Saturday 21 February 2015

Dal Lake Dharmshala



Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake (1,775 m above sea level) near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India. The name 'Dal Lake' is taken from Kashmir's Dal Lake.The lake is surrounded by deodar trees and is considered to be a sacred spot as there is small Shiva mandir (shrine) on its bank. There are different kinds of fish that live in this lake. The lake has greenish water.

Batseri village kinnaur




Batseri village is situated in kinnaur near Sangla valley in himachal paradesh.Basteri village is most modern and Nirmal Gram Award Winning village in Kinnaur and Himachal Pradesh. Its situated on the left bank of the Baspa river. Vilage have lots of wooden houses built with modern building material. Village is covered with apple & peach orchards. The presiding deity of the village Lord Badrinarayan resides in a beautiful wooden temple made with extraordinary wood carvings. These wood carvings depict several religions showing the villagers tolerance to other religious beliefs. There is a glacier point on top of the village which attracts many tourists

Chehni Kothi Banjar



Chehni Kothi (house of god), Banjar Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India Chehni Kothi is 20 ft high & its 1500 years old historical building it is 15-storied building.Its structure is build using old kathkhuni architecture with stone and wood, It was the fortified residence of Rana Dhadhia. This place is near Banjar valley 53 km from Kullu by road, followed by 3 km uphill walk. This is typical Kullu architecture.

Janjehli to shikari trek


In above picture you can see 11 km Janjehli. while travelling to Janjehli you can enjoy the h green meadows and thick deodar forest . After that you will reach at Janjehli very beautiful small village.

 Janjehli is virgin valley in Saraj Valley of Mandi District its 67 Km from Mandi.There are lots of place for trekking,camping like Shikari Devi,Kamrunag , Bhulah, Chindi, Karsag and Shoja. It is also a paradise for hikers, offering treks up to a height of 3,300 metres.During trek you can enjoy the lush green meadows and thick forest.This is one of the short distance picnics and camping spot.This trail is also good for first time trekker.There is road in the mid of Valley and beside road you can view farm and apple orchards and you can enjoy the lush green view of valley.The climate of vallye is pleasant & cool all around the year.Janjehli is base for trekking towards Shikari Devi, Bulah.When you start trek to Shikari Devi you can enjoy the lush cool and climate inside thick forest of Pine Spur etc. When you will reach at destination you can  view the Godess shrine at top of peak  from top of peak you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of mountain.There is no modern amenities anywhere close to Shire there is only 1 HPPW Department guest house and few tent.You can spend night here on rented tent or in your own tent around temple.

You can often enjoy the Lush green panoramic view while trekking from janjehli to Shikari devi temple.You can also saw the shepherd residence and so many other adventurous place. as you can see in below picture.

On the way to shikari you will see the thick pine & spur forest during rainly days forest have full of fog you cant see even after few feets. Once you will viisit here you can forget the place and its memory will call you again and again.



 
After facing many type of adventures landscape, forest you will reach at the top of peak destination of your trek here is Ma Shikari Devi Shrine and few tents and temporary rroom for visitors.


Back side view of temple is mesmerizing and breathtaking its a lush green landscape having spur tree surrounding and in the middel of landscape there is a Himachal Pradesh Work Department Guest House. As you can view below.



In below picture you can view the temple at the top of peak.




Below you can view the surrounding view of lush green landscape.




Hangrang Valley kinnaur



Hangrang Valley is located near the Indo-Tibetan border in the Kinnaur state of Himachal Pradesh. This valley is the second largest valley of Kinnaur preceded by the Sangla Valley. Hango village present the most exotic view across the panorama of mountains, brooks and the range of mountains among which the village sits. There is a temple in this village called the ‘Tirasang’ temple. It is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava who is an epitome of kindness, truth and impartiality.

Sar Pass is in Parvati Valley


The Sar Pass is in Parvati Valley of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 14000 ft, it can be considered as a great introduction to high altitude trekking. A trek to Sar Pass is organised every year by Youth Hostels Association of India. is a moderately challenging trek in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Sar Pass is a challenging trek in the Parvati Valley of Kullu

Khajjiar Chamba


Khajjiar is often reffered to as “Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh”. The lush green meadows are surrounded by thick pine and cedar forests. Grazing herds of sheep, goats and other milch cattle present a prefect pastoral scenery. There is a small lake in the center of the saucer shaped meadow which has in it a floating island.

Spiti Valley is a desert mountain


The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India

Pangong Lake


Pangong Tso, Tibetan for “long, narrow, enchanted lake”, also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m. It is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet

Prashar Lake


Prashar Lake lies 49 km north of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India, with a three storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar. The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level.Framed by snow-capped peaks and looking down on fast flowing river Beas, the Lake can be approached via Drang. Every year in the month of June, famous traditional fair is held here. Several camping sites are also located here and it is the base for numerous easy & hard treks.

Chindi Karsog a picnic spot


Chindi is among the best choice to spend the weekend to break far from monotony of work.Chindi is still acclaimed amongst world tourists for the natural charm and splendor. The low roofed residences deep inside the valleys and also the mountains towering over them impress tourists. The Chindi rest house about the hilltop gives a look of any country manor from a distance. It’s got a properly kept garden along with a pathway across the hill side. Evening guides through this kind of small hamlet can be a memorable experience in itself. Gateway of Chindi Mata template.