Lahaul--A Taste For The Forbidden and The Unknown

Lahaul, the moonscape of India, is an enchanting place not only for a quick sightseeing trip but also for a long sojourn. Here you’ll find yourself surrounded by the barren beauty of the Himalayas, in direct contrast to their lush green avatar in other parts of Himachal. The valley has long been a favourite with adventure enthusiast, who have a taste for the forbidden and the unknown. You can actually listen to the voice of the wind here and it’s sure to give you goosebumps.

 A Home to Bara Shigri Glacier

Lahaul is a part of Lahaul–Spiti, the largest district in Himachal Pradesh. It is bordered by the Zaskar range and Tibet (the plateau of the world) on the east. To its southeast lies Kinnaur and to the south Kullu Valley. The Bara Shigri glacier – 10 km long and a kilometre wide – is one of the longest in the Himalayas and is right next to this valley. Other high–altitude glaciers are also a regular feature here. 

There’s a slight confusion about how the name Lahaul came about. It could have been derived from either of the two Tibetan words Lho–yul, ‘southern country’ or Lhahi–yul ‘country of gods’, so take your pick.

Patanjali Yogpeeth in Solan Himachal Pradesh

Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar will set up second Yogpeeth in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh said state chief minister Professor Prem Kumar Dhumal while speaking on Sewa Deeksha and Sankalap divas organised in Haridwar today .

chief minister Professor Prem Kumar Dhumal told that he had detailed discussions regarding the second Yogpeeth set up with yoga Guru Swami Ram Dev and it has been decided that second Patanjali Yogpeeth will be set up in around 25 acre land area and the proposed land site has already been identified for the Yogpeeth. He told that constructions work on the proposed Yogpeeth will be started during current year and added that state govt will provide all possible help and assistance to expatiate the work on the Yogpeeth .He told that Patanjali Yogpeeth will also market the 700 tonnes apple juice concentrate through its sales counters set up in the country which will provide alternative marketing avenues to the apple growers and ensure remunerative prices to the

growers.

Famous Places in Himachal

The Ridge and The Mall ( Shimla ) :

These are the most favourable places for all tourists as well as local residents of Shimla. Both the places always remain overcrowded during the day time and in the evening. The Mall is also a main shopping centre of Shimla. The Gaiety Theater which is a reproduction of an old British Theater is also situated here as well as the - Indira Gandhi Khel Parisar - From the Mall you can explore the Middle and Lower Bazar.

Kufri ( Shimla ) :

( 2,633 meters ) 16km. from Shimla. Kufri has won a name on the sports and tourist map of India due to its ‘Ski-runs’, ‘Seed Potato Farm’ of the Central Potato Research Institute and ‘Food Craft Institute’. Kufri offers unique Skiing slopes from December to February.

Baspa Valley ( The beautiful valley of Kinnaur ) :

Baspa valley ( also known as Sangla valley ) is one of the most beautiful valleys of Kinnaur. It starts from Karcham ( 1,899 meters ) where the Baspa river coming from the east joins the Satluj. The road for Baspa valley branches from the Hindustan Tibet road at the river junction and after turning south crosses the Satluj over a bridge to reach Karacham. The valley open up beyond Sangla and is full of wooded slopes as far as Chitkul ( 3,435 meters ). Chitkul is the last inhabited village in the valley surrounded by green fields and high mountain peaks. It is like a Fairyland. The quaint little houses, temples, gompas and the people of Baspa valley conjure up a perfect image of "Shangri-La"