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#ParvatiValley is situated in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. From the confluence of the Parvati River with the River Beas, the Parvati Valley runs eastwards, through a steep-sided valley from the town of Bhuntar, in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.
The Himalayan Village Resort is situated near Kasol village on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh.
Village of Kasol has recently transformed into a hub for backpackers, especially Israelis. Even some of the banners in the restaurants are written in Hebrew for the convenience of the tourists. Tourists are attracted to the scenic valley, untouched hills, low population, and great climate throughout the year.
The Clearing.....
After spending a better part of the year chasing storms and lightning I was now looking forward for a shoot under fair weather and deep blue skies.Oct is normally associated with such weather as the monsoons have retreated from the Sub continent. Saturated blue skies , interspersed with some puffy clouds are the flavor of the month and have their own charm.
So I decided to trek up to this vantage, with fair weather in mind. It was past noon when I arrived here. And a good time, to grab some homemade, packed lunch. My eyes were occasionally checking out the skies for any signs of a drama. And then I thought I heard a faint sound. Was not sure , but it sounded like thunder. A thunder ….during Oct..? I must be hallucinating..! Lunch over, I decided to hike up for a better view of the vale down below. Another one…and a big loud roar it was. A little confusion besetting my mind now.Things were changing way too rapidly. Was it really Oct…?
An unmistakable storm front had formed over north of Kullu. Cold, intense winds threatening to knock out my tripod were raging across the high ground. Unable to bear the cold, I pulled out my jacket and cap Balaklava. So here I was ….caught in the midst of a thunderstorm…it was absolutely incredible. ..! Instinctively I was in a storm chasing mode. Conditions so familiar, that it was like my own turf.
Iam pleased to share the last stage of a raging thunderstorm….” The Clearing”. Those of you who have read so far…can you spot a faint rainbow in the left ,central part of the frame..?
The Parvati Valley lies quietly tucked in the eastern part of kullu.Known for its lush green protected forests,dense jungle trails,waterfalls and the deepest gorges of the Himalayas,it is also a hub of numerous hermits,sages who have chosen this as their place for practising ancient Hindu meditation.
The valley is narrow,and the roar of the very mighty Parvati river can be heard from miles away.Its remoteness,attracts people from all over world who descend here to experiance the heady cocktail of bizzare rituals,religious practises and the finest weed(cannabis)in the world.The valley is probably the last port of call for those in search of Nirvana and Moksha.
This valley has never failed to evoke a sense of being "lost in time"and steeped in deep mysticism,a fact that has always beckened me time and again.Whenever one has stepped inside its core regions,a strange heady feeling overcomes me.There is just no escaping that sense of eternal silence within the dense woods and the presence of divine sprits hovering over the valley.
Nirvana junkies can be seen swaying to music,in particular the genre of Pink Floyd,blues rock and older stuff,as also trance.Sitting around in circles,the chillum(a wooden pipe)is passed around till the next day.....and the next day......!
BUM SHANKER.
Manikaran (Hindi: मणिकर्ण) is located in the Parvati Valley between the rivers Beas and Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.
This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and piligrim centres.An experimental Geothermal Energy plant has also been set up here.
this image was shot from the bhuntar bridge.It shows the confluance of the two main rivers of kullu valley.Winter months are best here to photograph refelections,due to low angular sunlight.
Parvati River, Parvati Valley Kasol, Himachal Pradesh India.
Work on my photos from my winter project on Himalays continues.
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Chalal – It is the small village situated very close to the small town of the Kasol. It is located on the banks of the Parvati River and provides a much – needed break from the hustle and bustle of Kasol. This is a short trek, but it nevertheless proves to be an enthralling experience. The road to Chalol is scenic. The path runs along the river, where there are huge boulders where one can relax in the middle of the trek. For anyone taking up the trek to Rasol or higher, its a good idea to stop by b Chahal to rest or stalk up on supplies.
Solang Valley – Located near Manali , at an altitude of about 2,560m Solang valley offers a beautiful view of the snow –clad Himalayan range. A trek from Manali to Solang (16m) is one of the unsurpassed ways to reach the place. The trek will take you through the path with charming surrounding and Deodar forests. Moreover, you won’t just find Snow – capped mountains to gaze at , the trail is laden with apple orchards, a few old village and abundant lush green environs. Once at Solang, you can try out activities like paragliding, horse-ridding, zorbing, etc.
Pankaj Jajoria at Kasol, Himachal Pradesh. Photo Credit: Himanshu Negi. On the roof of Hotel. Know more about Kasol at travelbychoice.com/kasol/