I know you love Spiti Valley too, but knowing the history of a place is most valuable. So, I present to you the history of Spiti Valley.
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People of Nelong Valley: Living In The Harsh Terrain?
Do you know about the Jadhs of Nelong valley? If not, this blog is for you! The Jadhs were a semi-nomadic tribe that lived in the Nelong valley before the Sino-India war in 1962. This valley was the hub of a central trade route. The Jadhs were expert traders and used their resources to build …
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Kandaar Devta – The protector of villages
Amidst the spectacular views of the Himalayas, there is a small hamlet named Sangrali in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The village is known for the famous Kandaar devta. Kandaar devta is revered and celebrated for his miracles. Being invited to the Mela (village fair), I felt privileged and blessed to witness this auspicious Mela. Young men dancing …
Kandaar Devta – The protector of the valley and villages
Amidst the spectacular views of the Himalayas, there is a small hamlet, Sangrali, in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The village deity is the famous Kandaar devta. Kandaar devta is revered and celebrated for his miracles. I received an invite to the Mela (village fair). It was a blessing to witness this auspicious Mela. Young men dancing with …
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Fighting the ‘Fear’
Not sure when I had developed the fear of dogs. I never had any incident of a dog attack in the past that I recall. But with time, the fear escalated to a level where I used to wake up sweating and panting even when I dreamt of a dog. The fear hit me hard …
Not so Braveheart
My extensive affair in discovering the history, geography, and culture of the highly inaccessible areas in mountains has helped me witness many famous and lesser-known places of the Himalayan regions in India. Though I don’t master at it, I try to read and connect with local people I come across during my journeys. With the …
Ghosts – I Am Not So Braveheart
My extensive affair in discovering the history, geography, and culture of the highly inaccessible areas in mountains has helped me witness many famous and lesser-known places of the Himalayan regions in India. Though I don’t master at it, I try to read and connect with local people I come across during my journeys. So is …
Tabo – Rustic Himachal
Amidst the calm mountains of Himalayas, resides one of the oldest Buddhist monastery - TABO. The name itself brings back memories of purple and green mountains with a quaint village in our mind. It was August 2017, and after crossing Nako where the road had washed off due to a massive landslide, reaching Tabo safe …