Tuesday 26 May 2015

Karsog Valley


Karsog is a very beautiful green valley situated in the lap of Himalayas in Distt Mandi Himachal Pradesh India. Karsog is sou rounded by mountains its situated at the height of 1,404 metres.It lies in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas Its 110 km from Shimla & Mandi Himachal Pradesh. Karsog is situated at last of Mandi District the boundry of kullu and Shimla attached with karsog.Karsog is famous for its temples, including the Shikari Devi ,Chindi Mata, Mamleshwar Mahadev, Kamksha Devi and Mahunag temples. Karsog is also famous for site scene and fertilize land a variety of crops are grown up there e.g  Apple,Wheat,pulses,corn,pomegranate seeds etc.While travelling to karsog from shimla visitor can see thik pine forest and many apple orchards.

Friday 22 May 2015

Old Manali


Old Manali is a very beautiful hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) in the Bank of Beas River.By crossing a bridge over gushing Manalsu you will enter to another world know as Old Manali.The village has an eye-catching charm. its different from all over India.There are lots of garden restaurants serving  apple pie, pizzas, momos, banana pancakes.You can stay there in local villagers house that is made by wooden and local Kath-khuni architecture. These house are cool in summer and warm in winter.

Monday 18 May 2015

Process of wine in kinnaur



The process of manufacturing wine in Kinnaur. Kinnaur is best known for angoori which uses grapes as the base material. Grapes are pressed and let to ferment in wood casks it take place for at least 3-4 months. The wine called SHUTUNG. Distilled liquor is divided into two parts 1. Moori 2. Rashi. In Moori there is high percentage of alcohol.Angoori is used in many ways in Kinnaur like offering to local deities,used as a medicine in winter before sleep.

Sunday 3 May 2015

Barot Valley



Barot is a very beautiful place for out door activities like trekking, picnic, adventures tour its located in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.Its around 66 km from Mandi, Himachal.A trout breeding centre, makes it a wonderful place for all tourist especially who love fishing (angling).There is famous river Uhl, its 30 km section is used to trout breeding centre.Barot does not have 5 star facilities but the nature is here at 7 star.There are few small range hotel and Himachal Pradesh Forest Department Guest House that is situated at Thaltuckhod and Silbandhwari.You can reach here by road from Mandi to Barot and another way to reach here is trolley from Jogindernagar which reduces the distance to 12 km. While travelling by trolley you can enjoy the view of terraced fields and thick cedar forests.Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary-home to the Ghoral (himalyan goat) .Himalayan black bear and a variety of pheasants.

 
View of Dhauladhar range from Guest House of Himachal Pradesh Forest Dept. Barot Mandi. 
 

 


View of famous trout breeding center in Barot. This is one of best place for who love  who love fishing (angling). This breeding center is on river Uhl.This is under taking of Himachal Pradesh Govt.