Saturday 18 April 2015

Sunset view from Shimla



Sunset view from Shimla. Shimla is at an altitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 22) in Himachal Pradesh.Its capital of Himachal Pradesh.Shimla city is surrounded by pine and spruce trees that make Shimla green city.Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties.Riedge is the one of best point to see the best sunset view.There are so many other sunset point in Shimla i.e Ridge, Jakho , Potter hills

Shikari devi from Karsog



On the way to Shikari devi from  karsog during the journey you will see road surrounded by thick deodar forest.karsog is a valley of Mandi District its 100 Km from Mandi.Shikari Devi is a Godess shrine at top of peak the best thing of shrine is that there is no roof over shrine of Shikari Devi.Its an ancient temple surrounded by marvelous and lush green landscapes.You can see the best sunrise/sunset view from the peak.While trekking to shikari devi you can enjoy the green meadows, thick forest.The Best time to come here is summer May, june, july There is only one guest house of Public Works Department temple trust manages few Dharmshalas Trekkers can also use  own tent around temple.Tourist can also visit to here by road From janjehli.

 

While trekking from Karsog to Shikari on foot you can enjoy the breathtaking views of mountains and
different -2 scene places after every few km as you can view in above picture its the residence of Gaddi. During the day time there will be no one in the residence. 


The Gaddis (shepherds ) are a tribe living mainly in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.Gaddis is the community of hindu people they belong to several castes.Gaddis keep roaming from one place to another based on season and to graze their sheep's, In the summer Gaddis go to high altitude areas with their animals and sheep's and in winter they come back to the lower ranges. Gaddis have few hourse and god with them House used to carry their stuff and dogs to save sheep's from Snow leopard, tiger and other wild animals. In himachal Chamba , Bharmour,Pangi, kinnaur, Leh is famous places for Gaddis.

Wednesday 15 April 2015

Spring Season in Himalayas



The way to welcome the spring season in Himalayas. Almost every where in Himachal Pradesh, people celebrate the spring season by get together(Mela) and some other type of festival based on different-2 culture of different-2 region of Himachal.Spring season is following winter and preceding to summer.This season is the best time to visit to all over Himachal.While travelling to Himachal you can enjoy the fragrance of spring when you will crossing the thick pine forest.Spring is the season when apple trees beginning to bloom.

Monday 13 April 2015

Gharat (Water mill)


Gharat is the popular in last few decades in Himalaya. It is ancient Water mill used by the Himalayan people.Now days due to latest technologies these water mills are ignored  by the peoples.Gharats almost found in all over Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.This is one of the best way to utilize the water energy and save electricity. Originally, gharats were operated by gharatis, for whom this was a family tradition. Advantage of this mill is that you can enjoy the organic flour in less price as compare to market price.

Tuesday 7 April 2015

Jakhoo Temple Shimla



Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to Hindu deity,There is giant 108-feet-high Statue of Hanuman according to mythology when Lord Hanuman was moving towards Himalaya to get sanjeewani herb that time Hanuman rested on top of the Jakhu hill for sometime.It is situated on Jakhoo Hill, at a height of 2,455 m from sea level.Its highest peak of shimla city from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Shivalik Ranges and the town of Sanjauli.There is a famous large statue of Hanuman.It is easily accessible to from Ridge Shimla.

Sunday 5 April 2015

Blue magical Pangong Lake


Blue magical lake know as Pangong Lake, is an endothermic lake in the Himalayas situated at height of about 13,900 ft.It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet one third of the lake is in India  and remaining part lies in Tibet.During winter the lake freezes completely,In summer you can enjoy its crystal clear water and surrounding cool & fresh breeze. There is also camping tents in bank of Pangong Lake.Visitor can reached here in a five-hour drive from Leh.It is one of the most beautiful places in India.

Saturday 4 April 2015

Some Virgin Trek In Himachal Pradesh India


1 Bari kanda :- Its situated in Nichar Tehsil in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh India.Its 35 km towards from Reckong Peo. 108 KM from State capital Shimla.It is at situated at 2086 meters above from Seal level. Best time to visit here is summer.


2 Buran pass :- Buran Pass is situated at an altitude of about 4724 meters. Buran Pass separates the Pabbar Valley and Sangla valley in Himachal Pradesh.Its 6-7 days full of adventure trek.Best season to visit here is April- June and Sep-Oct.

3 Rupi pass :- Rupi pass situated at an altitude of 909 to 5,650 meter, and lies on the left bank of the Satluj River.The whole trek is covered with lush green forests and you can also see the popular Srikhand range while trekking.Trek start from  Rampur Bushahr in Kinnaur District of the northern Indian state.It is 5-10 days trek best season to visit May-Jun,Sep-Oct.

4 Poonag Trek :- Poonag is situated in Nichar Tehsil in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh India.


4 Rupin pass :- Rupin Pass is a high altitude pass across the Himalaya mountain range in state of Himachal Pradesh, India.It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking route which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. While this trek you can see the suddenly changes scenery after every few miles that always encourage you  walk a little more just to see next surprise.

5 Pin parvati pass :- The Pin Parvati Pass is a mountain pass in Himachal Pradesh, India.This pass connects the two valley i.e Parvati valley on the Kullu and Pin valley on the Spiti side.It is situated at an altitude of 5319 meter the whole trek is around 10-11 days and best season to trek here is July to September.Its around 100 km trail.It is one the most difficult and adventurous trek.

Wednesday 1 April 2015

Pangi valley



The Pangi valley is tribal area in Himachal Pradesh state but now there have almost all kinds of facilities in the valley.Pangi Valley in the upper part of Chamba District.This virgin valley located between Pir Panjal and the Greater Himalayan Zanskar ranges.While travelling to Pangi valley you can enjoy lush green grassy slopes of majestic mountains.The best season to go this valley is June and October, and  rest of time valley cut off from the world due to heavy snowfall.