Khara Pathar - Base Camp for Giri Ganga

After Kotkhai, we reach Khara Pathar. It was not less than a shock for us to find Khara Pathar to be just like an ordinary destination.
Local people told us that this place got this name from a Standing Stone at a temple. But that stone is no more & two years ago it gave way to a calamity.
However, sharing some phhotographs of Sunrise & some Misty Mountains at Khara Pathar, District Shimla.

From here, we were advised either to go to Hatkoti or to see the temple of Giri Ganga, atop a hill, a 7 Km long trek.

We decided to go for Giri Ganga.... wait for the next post.

The Lonely Tree at Kotkhai Valley

From Fagu we moved on towards Khara Pathar, the base camp for Giri Ganga.
Kotkhai is a small town on the way. These are two pics. The Lonely Tree in the Kotkhai Vally and An Apple Orchard at Kotkhai.

Sunrise at Fagu, Shimla

Here we go...

Friends now we have set on a journey to Giri Ganga. An unknown untouched corner in Himachal Pradesh. This post is the first in this series.

We start from Chandigarh in evening. As discussed in one of the previous posts (click here), we decide to byepass Shimla & stay at Fagu. This helps us cover some miles before we sleep.

In the morning, we enjoy a beautiful Sunrise behind the Himalayan mountains. Pics are here for you.

From Fagu, we'll be moving on to Theog, take a side road towards Chhaila, Kotkhai & Khara Pathar.This road further goes to Jubbal, Hatkoti & Rohru. This area is famous for apple orchards.

But from Khara Pathar - we trek to Giri Ganga & take another unknown, untrekked route back to Chandigarh. Details & photos will be coming soon.

For the time being, here's the sunrise at Fagu.

Kangra

Kangra
Originally uploaded by Dainik Batoula

This is the last photograph of our journey towards Kangra, Himachal. Further to Kangra one can visit Dharmshala, Mcleodganj, Baijnath, Palampur. Dhauladhar Range of Himalays is visible in its awesome beauty from here.
We hope to explore all these locations in future.

In our next posts we'll resume our journey on Shimla route. Byepassing Shimla, we'll stop at Fagu.. and then we'll take you to a journey of rather unknown destinations. Untouched by crowd... seen only by some compulsive travellers.. some fanatics of beauty.. some devotees of beauty of Incredible India.

Plains of Punjab, The Land of Five Rivers

While we almost always cherish the photographs of Mountains,Valleys, Lakes, Sea Beaches, Deserts... beauty of plains is almost taken for granted. So for a change, here are some photos of plains. Lush green fields mark the entire territory of Punjab, the land of Five Rivers. This one is an image from the historical town of Ropar or Roopnagar as it is known these days. Another image is of a bridge on a river on the way to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Well, in case you don't like these images, I don't blame you. But lets have them for a change. I hope you agree that all photos can't be enchanting, but simplicity is also incredible sometimes.

Valley of Peace, Kangra

On way to Kangra from Chandigarh, one has to cross the lush green planes of Punjab, the historic cities of Ropar, Anandpur Saheb & then Nangal Dam to enter Himachal Pradesh. After crossing first major town Una, the uphill journey starts. Somewhere there, while you are engrossed in scenic beauty, suddenly something strikes you... breath stopping peace... tranquility... serenity.
You decide to get down... breathe deeply... you try to store the air in your lungs hoping that the peace & life contained in this air will last forever. Lest memories fade, you also click a few images which you could share with all your loved ones & with all those compulsive travellers.
We don't know exactly what the name of this place was, But we decide to call it ....

Valley of Peace.

A Mountain Floating on Clouds-Dhauladhar, Kangra | Images of Incredible India

A Mountain Floating on Clouds-Dhauladhar, Kangra | Images of Incredible India

A Mountain Floating on Clouds-Dhauladhar, Kangra

Nothing much to say yet.. just enjoy the pick of mountains floating on clouds.
This is a view of Dahuladhar Range as seen on the way to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Route : Chandigarh, Ropar, Una, Kangra.

Some more beautiful images will be shared in coming posts.

Mhasu Peak

We byepassed Shimla, to reach Kufri . From here, we move further up skywards, towards Mhasu Peak. Barely one kilometer ride on car & then you have to take a pony to reach the Mhasu Peak. It derives its name from a temple of Mhasu Nag (Snake God namely Mhasu), a deity of local tribes.

Few glimpses of breathtaking view catch your eyes from behine the dense forests while you are enjoying the poney ride & one is tempted to stop in between to go out into the woods to enjoy the fantastic view of Himalayan Mountains. But wait... dont hurry... Once you reach the peak & go to the temple, the forests are left behind and the beauty of nature is available in its completeness for you to enjoy. Just stand there, inhaling all the beauty inside you, because you know you are here for a few moments only & the beauty is so overwhelming to be absorbed with just two eyes.

Himachal Sojourn : The Dancing Clouds of Kufri

In last post , we advised to byepass Shimla, while we continue our rediscovery of Himachal, The land of Himalayas.
Now the roads divide.. one leads to Fagu, Theog, Rohru, Kaurik Border... We take you on this road in coming blogs, though images Naldehra Golf Course has already been posted by our friend Pradhan Sampaadak(Chief Editor).
For Now we move on to Kufri. The morning was quite peaceful, serene & no doubt beautiful. But soon, to our good luck, the dance of clouds began. Here are some pictures of poetry in Black, White & Grey, the dancing clouds at Kufri. And, the climax...? Of course, the most awaited A SNOWFALL IN THE HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS OF KUFRI, SHIMLA.

Enjoy the images. In next post we'll take you to Mhasu Peak.