Showing posts with label Himachal pradesh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Himachal pradesh. Show all posts

Sunday, 7 January 2024

Solang Nala (Valley) drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions.The sport’s most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.
 Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks.
This is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks.
  It has a very picturesque view of the snow capped Himalayan mountains & glaciers.
 Road from Manali to Solnag Valley is beautiful and having different views of River, Hills, Valley and snow covered hills.There is a military camp across Beas River which looks amazing and almost everyone dream of a home at that location
Solang Valley which is 14 km northwest of Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India, has a very picturesque view of the snow capped Himalayan mountains & glaciers.Temperatures in winters is here range from 5C to 12C.
An excellently maintained Cable Car took us to the peak of the mountain along-with our pilots carrying big backpack of para-shoots.
As cable car moved up, the valley looked too small and in a while we disappeared towards the top of the hill.
Paragliding is fast becoming one of the most accepted adventurous sports in India. Till now there are very locations which organized this sport. Himachal Pradesh in north India is one most prime destination for Paragliding.
Solang valley is in Himachal Pradesh, India and is known for its summer and winter sports.
Bir Billing is most famous place in Himachal where Paragliding World Cup has been organized many times. Even 2015 paragliding world cup organize is in bir billing
Solang slopes offer challenging skiing run to both beginners and advanced skiers.

As the para-shoot took off in Air, the noise cooled down and view changed in seconds. Valley looked too small, dense pine tree forest looked tiny, people looked like dots and houses looked like small toys displayed for sale in Kids store.I could see the entire valley below us like a book full of painting. Zing zag wind moving up and down helped our para-shoot to take free falls and gaining height in seconds. 
The view from the top of this hill is spectacular. Para-shoots in clear blue sky increased the excitement to experience this adventure.
For paragliding Trained people are there to govern the glide according to wind conditions.Check for certified professional.
 Paragliding is the most demanding sport here. Most of the tourists try it.There are different places from where it starts. Best one is on the top of a hill on the left side. The view from the top of this hill is spectacular.
The winter skiing festival is organized here. Training in skiing is imparted at this place.
It lies on the western bank of the Beas River. It is 8500 feet above mean sea level.
                                               Local people at Solang valley
                               Solang valley is surround with beautiful mountains
The start of international skiing competition like Alpine Premier League has made the valley popular among foreign tourists. 
How to reach
By Air: The nearest airport is in Bhuntar town, 63km from Solang Valley. Pre-paid taxis are available from the airport to the valley.
By Road: Solang Valley can be reached by taking a bus from Delhi and Chandigarh. Himachal State Road Transport Corporation operates a regular service from Delhi, Lucknow and Chandigarh. Taxis can be hired from Manali to cover the 14km to Solang.
By Rail: Joginder Nagar (narrow gauge) is the nearest railhead (50km); other railheads close by are at Chandigarh (310km) and Ambala (300km)
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Solang Valley,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Solang, Himachal Pradesh, India

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Rohtang pass provides a natural divide between the sub-humid/humid Kullu Valley with a primarily Hindu culture (in the south), and the arid/semi-arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys with a Buddhist culture (in the north). rotang pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas Basins. On the southern side of this pass, the Beas River emerges from underground and flows southward and on its northern side, the Chandra River, a source stream of the river Chenab, flows westward.
At an elevation of 13,054 ft, Rohtang Pass serves as the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh. 
Rohtang pass has got the distinction of being one of the highest mountain passes in the world. It connects the Kullu valley with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh.Rohtang pass has got the distinction of being one of the highest mountain passes in the world. 
The Pass offers beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River. The twin peaks of Geypan are also visible from Rohtang.
Rohtang pass was ancient trade route between the people on either side of Pir Panjal. The local name for Rohtang pass is a generic name of pass. 
This is suggestive of the fact that this must have been the oldest and most frequented pass in the region, or the fact that it is the main pass leading from one cultural region (Indian) to another, quite different one, to the north.
The Rohtang Pass is a natural divide between the humid Kullu Valley which has a predominant Hindu culture and the arid, high altitude Lahaul and Spiti Valleys which are predominantly Buddhist.
The weather here is highly unpredictable and it does not take much time for the bright sun shine to change over to moderate to heavy snow fall. The shop owners have provided some temporary sheds for the benefit of tourists/visitors to take shelter in case of sudden change of weather.
Rohtang pass is open from May to November. It is not high or difficult to cross on foot by Himalayan standards, but it has a well-deserved reputation for being dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards. Some linguists say that the name "rohtang" is a Persian word meaning pile of dead bodies.
All types of food stuff, coffee and drinks are available at Rohtang pass and these are sold by local people. 
How to reach 
By Air
The nearest airport is in Bhuntar about 104 km from Rohtang Pass. Manali falls on the same road, National Highway 21, about 51 km from Bhuntar Airport in Himachal Pradesh.
By Train
Joginder Nagar is the nearest railway station which is about 103 km from Rohtang Pass and 50 km from Manali.
By Road
It is well connected by Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses that start from Manali and go as far as Leh via Rohtang Pass and then through Keylong. HRTC, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and private operators runs both air conditioned and non air conditioned deluxe coaches. During June to October, there are regular buses between Manali to Keylong.
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Rohtang Pass -Himachal pradesh-India

Location: Rohtang La, Himachal Pradesh

Monday, 21 December 2020

A small walk in the Manali Nature Park will bring tourists a step closer towards nature. Encircled by large groves of Deodar trees, the wildlife reserve is set on the bank of river Beas and is a pristine nature park.
Don't forget to carry binoculars on a short trip to Manali National Park as this is the place where tourists can spot Himachal's state bird, Manual Pheasant. All thanks to its beauty and the expansive wilderness, the nature park attracts a large number of tourists from across the world.
The park can be easily distinguished from a distant place, just because of its tall cedar and deodar trees. The Manali Nature Park is flanked by many snow-capped mountains. If tourists think that in Manali Nature Park they will find some wild weird animals, then this is just a misconception. Here, you can catch only spot only small birds and mammals.
Like the other animal reserves in Himachal Pradesh, Manali Nature Park is a dense land dotted with Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple trees which add to its beauty. A cluster of trees reaches the sky and forms a dark canopy which seems like silhouettes of mountains from a distance. Sunrays passing through the giant trees lit up the green pastures instantly.
The Manali Nature Park is an educational centre as well; here the authority of the park educates the visitors about the national park and animal behaviour. The plains and landscapes of Manali can rejuvenate and refresh the tourists who wish to take a break from the fast paced life in the plains. The fringe areas of the park facing the river look dramatic.
How to Reach
By Air
Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport.
By Rail
Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
By Road
The Nature Park Manali is just 2 kms from Manali and one can opt for different transportation facilities like buses and taxis in order to reach the park.
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Manali Nature Park,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Manali Nature Park, Circuit House Marg, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131, India

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Bir is a small town amid mountains of Dhauladhar range of Himalayas, India and Billing is the jumping point at altitude of 9000 Ft. Para Glider jumps from Billing to land at Bir.
Bir Billing have become quite popular among adventure sports enthusiast as it offers a beautiful natural paragliding spot, favorable weather and wind along with green meadows. The place offer natural jump point at Billing and a plain landing spot at Bir and Chaughan village.
Bir was inhabited by Tibetan refugee  in the year 1960 following the exile of Dalai lama from Tibet. The area offers two beautiful monasteries and tea gardens to explore.
Billing first came into news in 1984 when an international Hang Gliding rally was organized at Billing. Now an international paragliding competition is held annually in Billing. In the month of May / June a tented colony is set up by H.P. Tourism to facilitate adventure enthusiasts. Paragliding and hang gliding enthusiasts can fly upto chamba from Billing.
On the north of Bir is Billing, a 14 km drive. It has Dharamshala towards the west and towards its North east is Manali. Billing lies on the way to the Thamsar Pass leading to Bara Bhangal.
How to Reach
By Air
There is no direct flight connectivity for the city of Bir. Kangra Airport, which is 67.6 km. away from the destination, is the nearest airport that connects Bir to the rest of the world. Other airports close to Bir are in Chandigarh (290 km), Amritsar airport (260 km) and New Delhi (520 km).
By Road
Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Bir. They operate on a daily basis, whether day or night, from places like Shimla, Dharamshala, etc. You can also take shared taxis or cabs for the same route.
By Train
There is no direct rail connectivity to Bir. The nearest broad gauge station is in Pathankot, which is 112.4 km. away from Bir, while the nearest narrow gauge station is in Ahju, barely 3 km. from Bir. A toy train runs from Pathankot to Ahju.
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Bir Billing ,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India

Thursday, 19 November 2020

The fort, also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra is situated to the south-west of the old Kangra town and built atop the precipitous hill on the confluence of the Banganga and Patalganga rivers which together serve as the moat for the fort. 
The entrance to the fort is guarded by a large gate of thick wooden planks fixed on the hinges of an arch constructed with sand stones. It is almost 15 feet in eight. It is named as Ranjit Singh Gate. A moat cut into rocks, connecting Banganga and Manjhi rivers separates the fort from the outside world.
Kangra fort is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kangra. Along with it, the small town boasts of a number of temples like Jawalamukhi, Bajinath, Bajreshwari Devi, Trilokpur, Chamunda Devi temple which have their own glory.
The fort is located overlooking the beautiful valley amid green lush forest and gushing rivers which makes it a perfect place to unwind yourself. The museum inside the fort has an excellent collection of old paintings and sculptures which make it a dream come true for an art lover.
The best time to visit Kangra valley is from February to November as the weather is pleasant giving you ample opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and adventure sports like para gliding, boating, bird watching and angling. Don’t forget to visit the wild life sanctuary which offers a number of recreational opportunities.
How to Reach
By Air
Gaggal airport in Kangra is the nearest domestic airport, 13 km from the town. Chandigarh (255 km), Amritsar (208 km) and Jammu (200 km) are also good options to reach Kangra. Taxis are available from all these airports to Kangra.
By Train
The nearest station is Kangra.
By Road
State-owned buses connect Kangra with all major cities of Himachal Pradesh and neighboring states. Regular buses are available between Kangra and Dharamsala, Palampur, Pathankot, Jammu, Amritsar and Chandigarh.
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Kangra Fort,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Old Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001, India

Sunday, 15 November 2020

One of the most fascinating cities in Himachal Pradesh, Nahan is a beautiful town nestled on a secluded ridge in the Shiwalik hills. Perched at an altitude of 932 m, Nahan overlooks lush green fields and is dotted with temples and gardens.
Nahan was founded by Raja Karan Prakash in 1621. He started a tradition of flying kites on Rakshabandhan festival, a tradition still followed.
It is said that a saint lived with a companion named Nahar on the site where the Nahan palace now stands. "Nahar" means ‘Don't Kill’ and the town probably takes its name from a historical incident, when a king was trying to kill a lion and the saint said Nahar, which meant do not kill it.
Nahan is one of the best getaways in Himachal Pradesh. The natural beauty of the place attracts visitors. Apart from a beautiful hill-station, the destination is praised for trekking, lakes, fishing, forts, palaces, and wildlife.
While Nahan is a picturesque hill town and can be visited throughout the year, the best time to visit is during the months from late-September till mid-November when the climate is the most pleasant with occasional showers throughout October.
How to Reach
By Air:
Nearest airport is Chandigarh which is about 50 kilometres away from Nahan. You could also take a flight to Dehradun Airport which is about 79 kilometres away from your destination.
By Train:
Nearest railhead is Barog in Himachal Pradesh which is just 42 kilometres away from Nahan. You could also get down at Solan in Himachal Pradesh which is 43 kilometres away.
By Road:
All major cities in Himachal Pradesh are connected to Nahan bus-station. You also get regular private and state transport buses from Delhi to Nahan bus station.
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Nahan,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Nahan, Himachal Pradesh 173001, India

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Baijnath Temple is a revered shrine of Himachal Pradesh. Located at a distance of 16 kms from Palampur in the Beas valley, Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the inscriptions on the walls, Baijnath Mandir was built by the two native merchants by the name of Ahuka and Manyuka in 1204 A.D. In the porch of the temple, the two long inscriptions state that before the present temple, there was a shrine of Lord Shiva at the same spot. 
The structure of this temple gives the hints of the early medieval North Indian style of architecture. This type of structure used to be known as 'Nagara' style of temple. The architectural style has been imbibed from Orissan style, which is very much unique in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The exterior walls of the temple have numerous alcoves with images of gods and Goddesses from the Hindu pantheon.
Besides the shrine of Lord Shiva, there are many other small shrines dedicated to Gods and Goddesses. In the early 20th century, the temple was suffered from an earthquake. Raja Sansar Chand made an effort to renovate the temple after the calamity. The temple complex acquires lush green gardens, which makes a perfect foreground to the ancient and unique structure of this temple.
How to reach
By Air : The closest airport is at Kullu, positioned 23 kms from here.
By Train : facility is available from Pathankot to Paprola-Baijnath which runs on narrow gauge from Pathankot to Jogidernagar.The nearest airport is Gaggal from Baijnath. The Indian Airlines flies to Dharamsala thrice a week from Delhi
By Road : The Baijnath Temple is very well connected by all weather roads to Delhi via Chandigarh and to Manali via Mandi.The temple is even easily accessible via road from Dharamsala, Palampur, Kangra and all the major cities of Himachal Pradesh.
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Baijnath Shiv Temple,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh, India

Sunday, 11 October 2020

Churdhar, the highest peak of the lower Himalayas, is a famous valley for adventure seekers. It is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Every year, about 10,000 pilgrims across the world are attracted towards this incredible place.
Churdhar is also called Chur Chandni, which means mountain dressed in moonlight. From the summit, you get a panoramic view of the lowland tracts on the south and snow clad ranges, including the peaks of Badrinath and Kedarnath in the Garhwal region towards the north.
The peak is famous Trekking destination. A well-defined trail from Sarain leads you through deodar trees. It is a day long trek, and from the rest-house at Sarain, a four hour up-hill trek will lead you to the temple of Srigul. From the temple, it takes half an hour climb through rocky terrain on the west side to reach the peak. There is a huge concrete idol of Shiva that is located atop the peak.
When fresh cold air of the Himalayas touches your face, you will forget all worldly-wisdom. For this trek, advance knowledge of trekking is not mandatory but requires some minimum fitness level.
 High altitude, low temperature and greenish beauty are the ingredients that make it an even popular place. It is the corner where you can forget your stress, boredom and doldrums. This is the best place for those who want to jump over the clouds and love heights too.
How to Reach
Churdhar peak can be approached from at least three routes - Chaupal in Shimla district is the base for the shortest route of 7 kms, while Haripurdhar in Sirmour district is the base for a longer route of some 50 km. Nauradhar (Nohra) is the third base from where Churdhar is a 20 km climb and this is the route I took. Nauradhar is a small town on the Solan - Rajghat -Sangrah road and is about 388 km from Delhi, which can be covered in about nine hours by car.
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Churdhar,Himachal pradesh,India

Location: Churdhar, Himachal Pradesh, India
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