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A village in Kangra valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.In the background are the snowcovered Dhauladhar ranges.In springtime this beautiful valley with its picturesque villages, lush meadows dotted with blossoming fruit trees, yellow mustard fields and meandering streams is no less than a paradise on earth.
Snow-capped Dhauladhar from The Citadel Resorts, Kangra Valley.
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The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India.
The scenic sky view was taken at Kareri Lake, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It took us 5 Hours to Trek from Kareri Village to this beautiful camping spot.
A pretty little house with mustard fields somewhere near Palampur in Kangra valley,Himachal Pradesh,India
Snow Capped Dhauladhar Range, Dharmshala ,Himachal Pradesh.
Picture was captured from Palampur in Kangra Valley
I took this shot on a trip to Dharmashala,the capital of Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh,India.Dharmashala is famous for being the abode of the Dalai Lama.
In the background are the Dhauladhar ranges which are a part of the Lesser Himalayas.The highest peak in this range is about 18,500 feet.
Although not as popular with tourists as Shimla or Kullu-Manali, this part of Himachal is extremely picturesque especially in springtime.
The Dhauladhar range - from Himachal Pradesh, India.
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The Dhauladhar range - It is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain of mountains. It rises from the Indian plains to the north of Kangra and Mandi. Dharamsala, the headquarters of Kangra district, lies on its southern spur above the Kangra Valley, which divides it from Chamba.
Source & for further reading : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhauladhar
Stupas Palpung Sherabling Monastery, Keori, Bir Billing, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.
There are eight large stupas stand at the roadside of entrance of Palpung Sherabling. The Stupa as symbolic architecture and wayside shrine is the most distinctive structure.
The Dhauladhar range - from Himachal Pradesh, India.
The Dhauladhar range - It is a southern branch of the main Outer Himalayan chain of mountains. It rises from the Indian plains to the north of Kangra and Mandi. Dharamsala, the headquarters of Kangra district, lies on its southern spur above the Kangra Valley, which divides it from Chamba.
Source & for further reading : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhauladhar
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The lush green Kangra valley dotted with picturesque little hamlets,meandering streams,tea gardens and the breathtaking backdrop of the Dhauladhar ranges is one of the most beautiful places in Himachal especially in springtime.I took this shot when I hardly knew how to use my camera but even my ignorance has not been able to disguise the enchanting beauty of this valley.
We are off to Mathura for a week hence I will be absent for a few days friends.See you all soon and take care.:-)
"The top architectural element of the Bagalamukhi Temple in Bankhandi, Himachal Pradesh, are "Chhatris," which are semi-open, elevated, dome-shaped pavilions. These features are common in Indo-Islamic and Indian architectural styles, used as decorative and functional elements on top of buildings."
Colorful Paragliding Site Billing, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Large number of paragliders gathered to participate in such a beautiful weather
Kangra valley (average altitude 2000 feet) is my favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh.Thankfully it is not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
Kangra valley (average altitude 2000 feet) is my favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh.Thankfully it is not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
Kangra valley (average altitude 2000 feet) is my favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh.Thankfully it is not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
I was feeling very homesick for Himachal today while watching the India-Australia Test Match being played in the gorgeous stadium in Dharmashala with the towering Dhauladhar mountain range as a backdrop.So I dug out this shot from a visit to Dharmashala in 2014.I have probably uploaded it earlier but many of my friends might not have seen it.A village in picturesque Kangra valley with the snow-covered Dhauladhar range as a spectacular backdrop.Can anything be more beautiful?
One from the archives.
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
Ancient and Historic Baijmath Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh -- side view
"Baijnath ( Shiva ) temple is a Nagara style Hindu temple situated in a small town of Baijnath located in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India, and was built in 1204 AD by two local merchants named Ahuka and Manyuka."
Beautiful Kangra valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India with the magnificent Dhauladhar ranges as a backdrop
A view of the magnificent Dhauladhar ranges from Kangra valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
My friend Sougat Mitra, negotiating the last stretch to Indrahar Pass. Due to overcast sky, hailstorm we missed the scenic views from this height.
Seems like everyone who has photographed the Kangra Valley Railway has a shot here so why not add mine. A northbound service to Baijnath crosses the Bathu river bridge.
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen fron the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Lately I have been missing the mountains a lot and I have been looking through my old shots from our Himachal days.:-)
Source :- Wikipedia
There is nothing as uplifting as the sight of snowcovered peaks against clear blue skies.
A view of the magnificent Dhauladhar ranges from Kangra valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
Have a wonderful weekend dear friends.
Kangra valley (average altitude 2000 feet) is my favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh.Thankfully it is not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth
The Dhauladhar range is one of the ranges of the Middle Himalayas,.They lie entirely in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.They are distinctive in their typical dark granite rocky formations with a remarkably steep rise culminationg in streaks of snow and ice at the top of their crested peaks.The elevation of the Dhauladhars ranges from around 3500 metres to nearly 6000 metres avove sea level.They are best seen from the beautiful Kangra valley from where they appear to shoot up almost vertically.
Source -: Wikipedia
Billing, the paragliding take-off site, is located at an elevation of approximately 2400 meters (8,020 feet) above sea level. . The landing site Bir is situated at 1,450 meters (4,757 feet).
Bir and Billing are 14-16 kilometers apart. The drive from Bir to Billing by car typically takes between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic and road conditions.
A house with slate roof (typical to this area) in Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh,India.It was springtime and the mustard fields were in full flower.
Kangra valley (average altitude 2000 feet) is my favourite destination in Himachal Pradesh.Thankfully it is not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth
Wheat fields in the shadow of the Dhauladhar peaks in Kangra valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh,India.
Kangra is my favourite place in Himachal.It is (thankfully) not as popular with tourists as Shimla and Kullu- Manali but I think in the springtime few places in India can rival its sublime beauty. With its picturesque villages with their houses of slate covered roofs, wheatfields of soothing green,orchards in blossom,gushing mountain streams and the glistening white peaks of the Dhauladhars as a stunning backdrop it is no less than a paradise on earth.
However, like many other tourist places in India, in Kangra also the march of "development" is taking a toll on its once pristine beauty. Widespread building activity, four lane highways,too many vehicles and disappearing greenery made me wonder how long before my "paradise" will be like any other crowded place in India.:-(