Himachal Pradesh

In the lap of the great Himalayan Ranges lies this mesmerising state of Himachal Pradesh. Possessing an enviable diversity of natural beauty, Himachal Pradesh cradles snow capped mountains, snow fed rivers, dense deodar forests, cultivated terraces and apple orchards within itself. Fondly called as “Devbhumi” or land of the Gods, this land welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural splendour of Rajgarh Valley, Chail, Great Himalayan National Park and Pin Valley National Park. For a peek into the past, there are historical sites like Sujanpur Tihra and Kangra Fort.
Bird watchers would love the Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake Sanctuary, which attracts multitudes of migratory ducks from the Siberian region during winter months. Himachal Pradesh has pleasant summers and cold winters with snowfall in some places. Many favoured destinations for those who wish to get away from the heat of the plains are the hill stations of Simla, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Manali and Chail.

घुमक्कड़ी – कुछ खट्टी…. कुछ मीठी !!!

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पहाड़ी बोला – क्या गजब कर रहे हो बाऊजी, वहां तो रात को शेर तथा  अन्य जंगली जानवर पानी पीने आते हैं

हमारी सिट्टी-पिट्टी गुम… अब नीचे जाने की हिम्मत नही हो रही थी…खैर राम राम करते नीचे पंहुचे। मैने बोला घबराने की बात नहीं, रौशनी देख कर शेर यहां नही आयेगा.  पर विजय रहने को तैयार नही हुआ, बोला वो ढाबे वाले के साथ सो जायेगा.  प्रदीप ने भी कहा कि अगर रात को बत्ती जलाते रहने से बैटरी बैठ गयी तो सुबह गाड़ी चालू नहीं होगी…. उनका बातें सुन कर मुझे भी डर लगने लगा और हमने 2 घंटे की मेहनत से लगाये टैट को 5 मिनट में खोला और वहां से भाग लिये।  आधी रात का समय, कोई गाड़ी नही… कोई रौशनी नहीं..

रात 12 बजे रिषिकेश पंहुचे.. सब होटल बंद पड़े थे… बड़ी कोशिश के बाद 1 बजे के आसपास एक घटिया से होटल में कमरा मिला और अपन लोग, केंचुली मार कर दहाड़ -2 कर सो गये

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A trip to Narkanda – Sangla – Chitkul – Kalpa – Jalori Pass

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After crossing the dam towards Sangla, condition of road was not very good and it was narrow too, however it was fun driving through this chilling route along with green Baspa. My wife and son were also lost in this beautiful valley but my 13 yr daughter was alert enough to remind me to blow the horn at every blind turn which I think is advisable while driving on hills. Before reaching Sangla my kids were excited enough to peep the scenic beauty through the sunroof.

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In the last & the highest village of the Baspa Valley – Chitkul…..

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Look closely and you can see the trails of the stars that form the Orion Constellation. No, Just look above the snow capped peak, a bit on the right from the center of the pic and you will see the trails of the three stars that are in the middle of the Orion Constellation. And you can also see a pink colored streak just a little bit on the right of the peak. That is Orion’s Nebula. Didn’t i tell you, i also spotted as much as 9 shooting stars and 1 satellite while capturing the star trails.

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To the last & the highest village in the Baspa Valley – Chitkul…..

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The condition of the road was getting worse by each passing kilometer. The tar road made way to the grainy, rocky road covered by dust. At some of the stretches the water tankers were moving on the road to keep down the dust. Suddenly the roads became never ending and driving getting difficult especially for a lone bike rider all along the way. I kept on driving slowly and crossed Wangtoo, Chooling and reached the Karcham Dam. A right from here would take me off the NH – 22 and put me on the Sangla- Chitkul road. The winds were also picking up and it was getting difficult to stand near the dam. So, i started the bike again to cover the final stretch of the day. The road condition was bad and the way to Sangla was steep and narrow. One slip here and i would have to pay for it with my life. So, with all the concentration on the road and a speed of 10-15 kmph i began the ascent on the hair raising Sangla – Chitkul road.

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