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The drive upto the pass is quite an uphill and tedious one,yet the pass itself is superb to view.The mountains all over, the cool temperature, and a 2km walk to a lake -- are all truly enjoyable.You have to go via Shoja village.
We went to a small village called Goshaini.We stayed at the Raju's Guesthouse that is situated on the banks of the river Theerthan.The river is fed by glacier water.The whole place is so scenic and unspoilt by modernisation.To this day,I have not seen a better place.The best part is ofcourse Raju's guesthouse,which truly makes your stay so comfortable and homely.The food there is too good to believe,the rooms are cosy and their hospitality -- unparalleled!!What to do there*Raju's dogs would guide you on walks!!*Take long walks and enjoy nature.*Do nothing,laze around,sleep on hammocks,eat and be merry by the bonfire in the nights!*Go trekking in the near by Himalayan forest park(about 10 kms trek)*go visit Jalori pass*go to near by Banjaar village and drink in the village atmosphere.*read books and improve health with the great fresh food that Raju's wife Lata ji cooks*Just go there --...
Khajjir is Stutted 25 Kms from Dalhouise and 23 Kms from Chamba 1900 mts Above to Sea Lavel.Known as mini Switzerland surrounded by Devdar trees.A small picturesque saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forests.Khajjiar is famous for the popular Khajji Naga shrine dedicated to the serpent god from which the name is believed to have been derived. The temple dates back to the 10th century and is interspaced with different patterns and images on the ceiling and wooden posts.The Khajji Nag temple is made in pahari style and the object of worship is 'Nagdev', carved out of stone in human from. The images of five Pandvas Yudhishtra, Bhim, Arjun,Nakul and Sahdev beautiful made out of wood stand in the corners of the Mandapa of the temple. A small temple of Hidimba also stands close by. This has led people tp believe that the Pandavas happened to visit this place during their...
Himachal pradesh comprises of 12 districts Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Una..and each one is better than the other....in kangara..u can go and trek at dharamshala,take a walk around the kangara fort,visit the bhagsunag temple,the chamunda devi temple. U can have a look at the bhuddist monks life thanks to the tibetian govt in exile at dharamhsala...with monastries at mcloodganj,khanayara and norbulinga....if u want to do something different take a trek to triund,or krarie village...mcloodganj..is a junk jwellers delight..do bargain a lot with the tibetian ladies selling all the authentich looking traditional tibetian stuff.....n just enjoy.....
Situated in the Kullu valley, the Great Himalayan National Park makes a good visit. Situated in the vast area of 620 sq km, the park is full of coniferous forests, with alpine pastures and glaciers forming a beautiful background. Some of the rare species found in here are the Musk deer, Brown bear, Goral, Snow Leopard, Monal and many more. The visit to this park gives an unforgettable experience.
An excellent trekking/ skiing base, Narkhanda is 65 kms from Shimla on the India Tibet road. Narkhanda is famous for its commanding view of the fertile potato and apple growing area and the dense forests. Narkhanda is a vista of hill stretching peak after peak, with snow covered Himalayas in the vicinity this small place is slightly higher than Shimla. The Hattu Peak offers a stupendous view of the Narkhanda village. On the peak resides the temple of Hattu Mata, from where one can have a spectacular view of the entire Himalayan range. The Kotgarh and Thanedhar are famous for the produce of golden and juicy apples. The Koteshwar and the Mahamaya temples nearby are worth a visit. Apart from these things Narkhanda is more famous as a transit point for trekkers and skiers.
22 kms from Shimla is another delightful village of Fagu. Fagu offers an extensive view of the valleys around and one can experience wonderful natural warmth. The Pabbar valley nearby is the place one can visit to explore the ancient temples and the orchards of fruits and trees laden with flowers.
Overlooking the Institute of Advanced Studies and housed in a beautiful building on high ground, the Shimla State Museum was opened in 1974 and has a wonderful collection and display of around 2,000 objects. The collection includes the Kangra paintings, Pahari Paintings and sculptures in bronze and wood.
One of the must visit site in the itinerary to Dharamshala other than the residence of the Dalai Lama is this museum. It is treasure trove of the artifacts dating back to the 5th century A.D. On display are the objects like the famous miniature paintings of Kangra, its rich craft and many other valuable items. Sculptures and pottery of the Kangra region, their attire and other items are also on display.
Bharmaur, 65 kms from the main town of Chamba is the home to the semi nomadic Gaddis, the shepherds of this area, and once was the capital of the rulers of this place. It remained the capital of the rulers for nearly 400 years. Today apart from the abundant natural beauty that it is surrounded with, Bharmaur is famous for its ancient temples. It is full of beautiful temples dating back to the 7th and the 8th centuries. The land mark of this small town is the Chaurasia square. The name is given after the 84 temples it has in that vast complex. The main temple is the Mani Mahesh temple that stands tall in the complex. It has many other temples dedicated to various Hindu Gods like the Ganesh, Lakshmi and Vishnu.
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