Incredible Hills | Trance Himalaya

1. INTRODUCTION Apple (Malus pumila) is commercially the most important temperate fruit and is fourth among the most widely produced fruits in the world after banana , orange and grape. China is the largest apple producing country in the world.  2. OBJECTIVE The main objective of this report is to present a bankable one-acre model for high quality commercial cultivation of the crop. 

This is an ancient tradation or ritual celebrated by people of upper himachal. Basically this fest is celebrated during winter season. In ancient time during the winters when there is no work to do, people use to gather at a place and celebrate drinking, eating goat meat and dancing. This celebration was called as "TAYOHAR" as in recent days few people call it "Bakreed". There is a pre defined date of celebration which varies from village to village. People from surrounding which contains relatives and neighbours gather at one place and they use to cut goats & sheep and celebrate drinking and dancing. This happens onece a year. After the celebration is done they move on to next place.

Himachal Pradesh apart from being blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, is also a tasteful blend of exquisite pahari cuisine that gives any traveller more than just one reason to fall in love with this beautiful mountains dotted state. Himachali or pahari cuisine has a unique aroma and flavour to it due to the usage of a lot of yoghurt and cardamom and cooking on slow flame. One can clearly see that the Himachali dishes have a lot of influence of Punjabi and Tibetan style of food. The availability of vegetables is a challenge in the hilly and cold terrain of Himachal Pradesh hence, most of the traditional dishes are either non-vegetarian, make use of different types of lentils in them or both. The use of varied spices like chillies, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric and coriander powder is common and make the food rich and spicy; very much to the delight of the tourists that flock to this part of the country almost all year long. The pahari folk also use a lot of dairy products, espe...

Who am I really?    Why am I here on this Earth?  What am I worth?  Do I have any intrinsic value?  Do I serve a purpose? To LIVE. And then To DIE..!! When such questions arise, we try to find the PURPOSE. Life has no purpose. We just are born irrespective of our choice. So there is no way, we are born to serve any purpose. The economies, countries, society etc. are created by humans. The human nature has the tendency to create or become a part of an institution, be it country, state, government, society etc. To survive in such institutions one always need MONEY(which is also created by humans). This has made us think only about money and different ways to earn it. And then we can't think about any aspect of our life. Think beyond these institutions and see what is in front of you. And what you want to do. * You want stay beside a beach all your life - do it. The tribals have been doing it. * Yo...

For Hindu Pilgrims seeking salvation and pay reverence to their lord, the 5 Kailash Yatras  is perhaps one of the most significant as well as arduous calling. The 5 Kailash Yatras entails long pilgrimages to 5 holy sites in upper reaches of Himalayas to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva who, as per the Hindu scriptures and legends,  is supposedly reside on the holy mountain peaks. Mount Kailash is the most sacred peak of Asia, Located in the far west corner of Tibet. The beauty of the 6638 meters high peak, which looks like a symmetrical cone shaped ice, is echoed in various mythological and literary works. Cultural Significance of Mount Kailash: Mount Kailash is one of the least visited holy places in India. There are many monasteries and places of great importance on the route to Mount Kailash. There are many stone carvings and other attractions for pilgrims. Most of the visitors take a dip in the Mansarovar Lake, which is located 18 miles away from the Mount Kailas...

Any sort of adventure travel is fun but nothing comes close to the joy of trekking. For those who have trekked will agree that trekking is more about learning and staying put. And, the magnitude of adrenaline rush is definitely of a different kind courtesy the enchanting views one enjoys while at it. But if it happens to be your first trek, the feeling is exciting yet overwhelming. So, in order to get the maximum thrill out of your first trek, doing your homework about the trek and brushing up on basic trekking tips is important. If you have planned your first trek already but are still nervous about the dos and don’ts, fret not, here are 7 trekking tips that will help you sail through like a pro! Easy Trekking Tips For Beginners: #1: Be In Good Shape The first thing that matters the most is your health and physical fitness. This is not a tip but one of the most basic things one needs to be sure of before going on that first trek. You will be spending money on the trip ...

These images were shot by Robert Bösch over the last few years for Mammut, to showcase their range of hardy clothing and sports equipment. The most recent, taken in September 2014, celebrates 150 years since the first ascent of the Matterhorn Source

After a 14 km trek from Tosh, part of it being a walk in the park and part of it making me realise that getting my rucksack along for the trek was huge mistake, Kheerganga's panaromic skies and vast greenery are a much needed delight to the eyes and especially the tired legs. It's not just the destination though, enroute to Kheerganga you will cross many waterfalls and bridges that might be your last step ever, the tremendous river flow and its thunderous sound do instill some fear into your heart about how strong mother nature really is. Once you get to the top though, there is nothing that feels better than a hot spring bath after walking 14 kms, trust me, nothing.

'Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra' is a Pilgrimage trek in  Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a pilgrim trail that leads to the Shrikhand Mahadev peak (5240 meters/17195 ft.) named after Lord Shiva. The key attraction of this trek is the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges from Parvati valley of Kullu, Jorkandan, Rangrik ranges of Kinnaur and Hansbeshan and other surrounding peaks in the south east of Satluj river. The trek can be done either from Nirmand side or Arsu side. The popular and widely travelled route is from the Nirmand – Jaon village side. To reach the base camp, you have to drive from Shimla towards Rampur and cross the river Satluj to enter Niramand region of Kullu district and drive till Jaon Village. This trek can be done in 5 – 6 days.

Located high between the ranges of Dhauladhar is the perfect elliptical glacial lake – Kareri Dal. Altitude: 4,347 ft to 9,678 ft | Time taken: 7-8 hours (17 km) Kareri Lake (also known as Kumarwah Lake) is a high altitude, shallow, fresh water lake south of the Dhauladhar range approximately 9 km North West of Dharamsala in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its surface is 2934 metres above the sea level. Snow melting from the Dhauladhar range serves as the source of the lake and a stream, Nyund is the outflow. Since the source is fresh melting snow and the lake is shallow, water visibility is very high and in most places, the lake bed can be seen.

After these many years, still at its teens!  ‘Himachal’ :  Healthy green, peaky mountains, flawless snow, attractive valleys, innocent rivers, cozy weather, warm people, fine culture and a lot more unsaid beauty lying to be explored. Amazing is its beauty and astounding is the experience. If you are yet to visit, wait no longer.

Himalayas: Himachal takes its name from the Himalayas. Himachal literally means 'Land of snowy mountains'. Himalayas, the great mountain system extends almost 2,500 Km., from North-West to South-East and width of Himalayas is between 250 to 300 Km. The Himalayas are one of the youngest among the mountain system in India and these are believed to be 40 millions years old. The Himalayasare also the highest mountain system in the world.

Somewhere in the midst of our day to day busy and hectic schedule, we have probably forgot to live for our self. The never ending work pressure, socio-political matters and the society tension that we come across in our country can never give us peace of mind. And we clumsily stuck, forget that there exists an altogether different hippie world beyond this regular routine. Mere thought of rambling on the beach, watching the sunset, leaving behind all the worries and dancing on the banging beats, is the best way for a fun-filled long vacation at any of the following hippie destinations in India.

The sacred grooves of Dodra-Kawar The social and cultural aspects of Himachal Pradesh – known as  Dev Bhoomi  (Land of Gods) – clearly demonstrate the reverence that people of the state have for the local deities. If we try to draw the historical relation of temples and deities on social norms, we find a very strong correlation between the two. People may dare to break the law of local rulers but dared not to challenge the authority of the local deities. This was one of the major reasons that ensured low crime and better social order in the society.

LAKE LAMA DAL Lama Dal (Lake) ( almost 4000 metres above mean sea level ) At the altitude of 12,000 feet, thirty miles east of  Chamba  proper near the historic  Balaini  pass, lie a group of seven tarns . The last and seventh in series constitutes the main Lama Dal. This tarn is the largest in this group and also throughout the district. It has an approximate circumference of one and half miles. Its depth and water content remains not estimated. For the reason of its being largest it is known as a  Lamba  Dal (long lake); however, this is pronounced as Lama Dal by the local people. There is small Shiva temple at the lake. The main lake serves the purpose of a sacred place for the surrounding villages. Held sacred to Lord Shiva, this lake lies amidst bare rock.

Chanshal Pass :  180 kilometers from Shimla, links Dodra Kwar and Chirgaon (Rohru) in the Shimla  district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The pass sits atop the Chanshal Peak, which at 4520 meters (slightly higher than Rohtang Pass, Manali)is the highest peak in the Shimla district. The pass remains open from May to October and is covered with snow for the rest of the year.

Lachhog is a place in Chaupal where  RANTA’s  (RAJPUT’s) live. This place is 18 km away from Nerwa.