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What is This? And ... How did I get Here?

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu September 29th 2022

Gyaghi, Inner Seraj Valley “Throughout this life, you can never be certain of living long enough to take another breath.” Huang Po “What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favourite day,” said Pooh. A. A Milne “You only lose what you cling to” Gautama Buddha “We were right, we were giving. That's how we kept what we gave away” Neil Young, Comes a Time. Three nights ago at around 9pm, just one km up the the road from where I stay, a tourist bus driving in the rain, and containing 17 people, missed a corner on the steep road coming down from Jalori Pass (failed brakes and failure to use gears for braking on a wet dark road in unrelentless rain) and fell into the ravine below. Seven people died there and ... read more

Shashur Gonpa hiking gives us divine feel enjoyment

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu April 28th 2018

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On 21-04-2018,it was very fine sunny weather at Keylong.I with my trekker friend from Kullu were on Lahul visit.We reached at Keylong on 18-04-2018.We spent our day on 19-04-2018 in SDM office Keylong regarding renewal of my driving license.When we got free at 3:30 PM,we first decided to go to Trilokinath temple for darshan.Weather was quite inclement and it was about to rain r snowfall.We did not bother for weather condition.I took the key of my brother's Santro Car and rushed to Petrol Pump,Tandi. We reached back at Keylong at 8:00 PM after having darshan of Trilokinath ji. On 20-04-2018,it was heavy snowy day at Keylong.We did not go out from home for walking and wandering due to heavy snowfall. Next day on 21-04-2018,it was very fine and sunny day.We took some shots of Keylong village ... read more

Spiti to Vashisht – Where a Goat Track would be a Blessing

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu June 24th 2017

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Himachal Pradesh June 2017 “...the freedom of awakening is a relative freedom from the constraints of self-centered confusion and turmoil, from the craving for a fixed identity, from the compulsion to contrive a perfect situation, from identification with preconceived opinions, and from the anguish that originates from such attachments. …..The freedom of awakening is grounded in the cessation of craving. Such freedom is possible because the changing, contingent, ambiguous, and creative character of reality is by its very nature free. Stephen Batchelor 'Buddhism without Belief' I am on the last leg of my trip. And the last blog of this series. What lays before presents a mind and courage challenge for me, as I have bad memories of coming on this part of the road the other ... read more

Looking back to Kunzum and Spiti from the beginning of Rhotang Pass

Diwali, Flowers, and the Nature of Things

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu October 30th 2016

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30thOctober 2016 Sojha, Inner Seraj Valley, Himachal Pradesh "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his lifespan? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.… “ Jesus Christ as quoted Matthew 6:27-29 “You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” Walter Hagen “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” Buddha It is the dark phase of the moon at the end of October... and that means Diwali Festival in India. 'Diwali' ... read more

DIVINE PEAK-LAMA LAMBHRI(3528M)

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu May 17th 2016

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From previous page...... When we reached near the Sharchi village after climbing about 20 long loops by Zylo taxi,we stopped 100m before Sharchi to see the view of Sharchi village. What a beautiful location of this village.After coming up by steep hilly road from Nalgaadi which is river bank place,we reached on beautiful plain place on such height..One can not help self to praise the beauty of nature.You will see this wonderful,peaceful and beautiful village in photos of Divine Peak-Lambhri trekking(May-2016). We stopped for 15 minutes to take photos.Actually we should have come here in the evening to stay and to start trekking in next day in early morning to Lambhri.We were reaching here about 10:00 AM. morning.We could not enjoy the natural beauty of this village so much because time was not permitting us. Let ... read more

DIVINE PEAK-LAMA LAMBHRI(3528M)

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu May 17th 2016

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From my previous page,the story of trekking is now mentioned as below. After trekking one hour from Jamana village,we took a rest at one beautiful lush green meadow.While trekking to Lambhri,two lush green beautiful camping meadows I have selected,seen and searched.I will show you the photo of these two beautiful meadows.where we took rest,it is very beautiful green meadow beset with thick forest.Here we had juice,biscuits,chocolates etc.My all members were looking very good and energetic.Now our Guide said that still 2 hour more will take to reach at base ridge of Lambhri.I checked the time.It was 12:30 PM.We have decided to take lunch there.Now we were going to enter dark and thick dense forest.It should be dangerous zone,because Guide was saying that here Leopards and Bears are inhabited in abundance.So all should cross this jungle very cautiously.Wildlife ... read more

DIVINE PEAK-LAMA LAMBHRI(3528M)

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu May 17th 2016

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Sorry readers to leave you on advance base ridge while reading so keenly the story.Actually my mobile battery was likely to exhaust.So I had to stop the writing.Do not get confused on time shown in the story.It may be approximate.Fact is this that we left for Divine Peak at 3:40PM.from the advance base ridge(ABR) I want to mention particularly here for variety of meal in the lunch.Actually all members were told to bring packed lunch individually.When we saw the variety,this stunned us all.There was multi cuisine. One brought roti-allu sabzi, one brought allu prontha, one brought plaou (biryani),one brought Lahuli chilra etc etc.We enjoyed too much.I will show the photo of lunch.After lunch we picked up all garbage and put in separate bag brought with us. Now we put our bags here on this base ridge ... read more

DIVINE PEAK-LAMA LAMBHRI(3528M)

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu May 15th 2016

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On 7-05-2016,when we set out our journey from kullu for trekking expedition to Lama Lambhri Peak ,we all five members were travelling in Swift car.I was driving the car and other members were enjoying discussions.Most of us were almost unknown to each other.So Ramnath ji began to give his introduction first.We were all from Lahul valley and soon we all became very close to each other.For this I give credit to my Swift car which was making our journey very enjoyful,comfortful and beautiful.Swift car is compact SUV and most powerful.My Swift is top model zxi.All facilities and features are in-built in this top model.It is spacious and luxurious too.I drive like a professional driver. I know all road map of Himachal,Ladakh,Kashmir and Jammu. When we reached at Sairopa,the first road head village of Tirthan valley,it was ... read more

Manali to Chandertal ,a very enjoyful,easy and enthusiastic trekking

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu March 2nd 2016

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I am retired Civil Engineer .I love adventurous face of nature and thus I like adventurous trekking in the Himalayas .I am also well seasoned and experienced hill trekker .I have trekked following peaks and Passes in Himachal Pradesh 1) Holy Kinner Kailash 2014 2) Holy Shri Khand Mahadev 2010 3) Holy Chandertal 2003,2007 4) Holy Neelkanth 1983 ,1988 ,1990,1991,1994 5) Holy Manimahesh 1994,1997,2003,2005,2009,2011 6) Shinkula 2009 Now this summer In June r July 2016,I am planning to go for one trekking expedition from Manali to Chandertal .This trekking is very enjoyful ,easy and enthusiastic .There comes only one low height Passs -Hamta (3200 m). the pass is very easy to trekk .The route isalso very good and no risk of high altitude problem .However only professional trekker and well experienced trekkers are preferred . Shedule ... read more

Tough,but thrilling,Kinnaur Kailash Yatra.

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Kullu January 18th 2016

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I left the team ,because young boys were too weak to climb on uphill steep tract and I had to go fast to reserve the cave in the night camping place which is about 5 hour trekking far in normal speed from Ganesh Park.Ganesh Park is also 2 hour trekking from the place,I left the team.The young boys were inexperienced in trekking.While trekking uphill ,there should be minimum 25 kg bag on back.It increases the trekking stamina and trekker becomes acclimatised quickly.I reached Ganesh Park in one hour and time was now 3:15 PM.Ganesh Park is beautiful small green ground where one Gaurd hut has been built.During Yatra,rescue team of Police occuoies the hut.When I reached at Ganesh Park,I entered my address,mobile number and name in the register.There is no tea stall,no daba,no langar at ... read more