Friday 31 July 2015

Minjar Fair, Chamba




Minjar fair is one of the most famous fair of Himachal Pradesh. Its a splendid carnival held in district Chamba , Himachal Pradesh, India.The fair stretches on for a week and its main highlights are folk singing and dancing.In local language its called jatras(fair).Fair name derived from the maize flower.There are many story behind it one of them is pooja of Varun devta is performed these days as major crop of the area is maize. Thus, the Minjar Fair is celebrated.Minjar Fair is International fair its celebrated in end of August.


Thursday 23 July 2015

Shrikhand Mahadev

Shrikhand Mahadev, is a holy place situated in the lap of Himalayas at the height of 5162 meters in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Place is famous for Lord Shiva.Shrikhand Mahadev is one of difficult trek in Himachal Pradesh it take minimum 3 days to complete the 35km trek. Trek start from village called Jaon village, 170 km from Shimla and 200 km from Kullu by car.The main attraction of this trek is the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges and suddenly changes scenery after every few miles that always encourage you  walk a little more just to see next surprise.


Tuesday 14 July 2015

Himalayan Roads

Road in the Himalayas are not easy to drive. In Himachal Pradesh there is not easy to drive. The road in the Himalayas are difficult due to terrain and geographical conditions. After Shimla there is deep curved road  toward to Kinaaur. This is one of the most difficult road in the Asia. 



Wednesday 8 July 2015

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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 deodar and spruce trees that make Shimla green city.Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties.


Monday 6 July 2015

Sarahan, Bhimakali Temple


Sarahan is small villages situated in the lap of Himalaya in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.Sarahan is about 170 km from Shimla.Sarahan is known as gateway of Kinnaur.Sarahan is 29 km off from Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 22).Sarahan is famous due to Bhimakali Temple this is historical temple its multistoried structured building build using kath khuni architecture. Bhimadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State.Villages is covered by apple orchards and thick deodar trees.Deep down the valley there flows the river Sutlej.

Saharan is the base for numerous treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur.This is heaven for the nature lovers.In winter temperature may at freezing point. And in summer temperature is warm but pleasant.Places near by Sarahan are BIRD PARK, BHABA VALLEY. There is every type of modern amenities available in Sarahn.   



On the way to Sarahan you can view this bridge on the Satluj at Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 22) Near Rampur Bushahar, Shimla , Himachal Pradesh India.