Shikari Mata And Kamrunag Ways are again open for this year and peoples from all over the state are enjoying this summer visits to these places.
Both are very beautiful places to visit.Shikarimata.com brings you Shikari vally pictures, articles from Beautiful natural Hills of Mandi District Himachal Pradesh India.Shikari Yogini or Shikari devi or Shikari mata is one of the most trusted devi/Godess in Himachal Pradesh India.
Peoples have grest trust on it and they believe that Shikari mata is Avtar of Mahakali or Yogmaya.
This site is for all ploples who trust in GOD And Natural beauty.
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KINNAUR District Himachal
About 250kms away from Shimla is the strikingly beautiful district of Kinnaur, where the icy waters of the River Sutlej and its tributaries have carved deep gorges through the high ranges. The landscape varies from the lush green orchards of the picturesque Sangla Valley to the stark magnificence of the Hang rang Valley.
Along the valley of the River Baspa, terraced fields surround villages that cling to the steep slopes above the gorge. Higher still, are beautiful Rolling Meadows spiked with iris and wild flowers in spring and dotted with shrubs of rhododendron in varying shade of pink. The massive snow clad ranges that provided a regal dignity to the scene are dominated by the peak of the Kinner Kailash revered by the Kinnauris as the abode of Lord Shiva.
The road from Shimla to Kinnaur follows a scenic route, running through Narkanda in the heart of the apple country, past kumarsain, descending to the Sutlej Valley and the trading town of Rampur, then on to the beautiful village of Sarahan the last stop before entering Kinnaur.
ALTITUDE: HIGH ALTITUDE VALLEYS 2,500M OR MORE.
TEMPERATURE: Cold with temperatures well below Zero in winter.
SEASON: June to Oct Ideal for treks.
CLOTHING: HEAVY WOOLLENS.
HOW TO GET THERE: AIR: Shimla (25kms) is the nearest airport.
RAIL: Nearest railhead is Kalka.
ROAD: Linked by road to Shimla. The N.H.22 runs through the district to Spiti and links important centers along the route.
BUS: Buses, Jeep and taxis are available from Shimla and Rampur.
SARAHAN: Drive 177kms past woodland and orchards – and through the Sutlej Valley to Sarahan.
Sarahan is regarded as the shonitpur of old. And here, in a truly splendid setting, Banasura of legend once ruled. With the Bhimakali temple complex, Sarahan is revered as one of the 51 sacred shaktipeeths.
As the mists of myth gave way to verifiable history, the beautiful spot of Sarahan became the capital of the princely state of Bushair. The raja moved here from Kamru, the original seat in the Baspa Valley. In the 18th century another shift was made to Rampur on the lower boundaries of the state. Bushier was regarded as one of the wealthiest states of the region and was a major entry point for trade with Tibet, Ladakh, Kashmir and Kazakhstan.
KARCHAM: The N.H.22 that follows…
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Bilaspur District
Overlooking the vast Govind Sager reservoir of the Bhakra Dam, Bilaspur is on the main highway between Chandigarh and Mandi. It has some old and interesting temples. A little ahead of the town is a well-located Restaurant Lake View with a fine outlook over the reservoir.
ALTITUDE: Around 673m above sea level.
TEMPERATURE: Warm in summer, cold in winter.
SEASON: Throughout the year.
CLOTHING: Cottons in summer, woolens in winter.
HOW TO GET THERE: Bilaspur is on the N.H.21 between Chandigarh and Mandi. The nearest Airport is Chandigarh. The nearest railhead is Chandigarh.
GOVIND SAGAR (673M): The biggest man made lake in Himachal, Govind Sager is surrounded by low-lying wooded hills. It has facilities for various types of water sports and for angling.
NAINA DEVI (915M): Just 57kms from Bilaspur and 34kms from Kiratpur is the famous shrine of Naina Devi. The temple, up on a hill, has a panoramic view of the town of Anandpur Sahib, of the low-lying ranges and the River Sutlej. A colorful fair, the Shravana Astami Mela, is held in July / August every year.
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Lahul – himachal pradesh
The high Rohtang Pass (3980m), at the top of the Kullu Valley very near Manali, is the main entry point to the stark splendor of Lahaul a part of the district of Lahaul – Spiti. The Manali – Leh Road, one of the highest highways in the world, crosses the subdivision linking Keylong, its headquarters, to Manali.
After leaving behind the lush green meadows and orchards of the Kullu Valley, the change in the landscape is dramatic and the road descends from the Rohtang Pass into a landscape of bare hills, steep ridges, cliffs of bare rock, deep ravines and valleys strewn with the moraine left behind by receding glaciers. Little villages with their patchwork of green fields, located near gushing streams, provide colour and relief to this rather forbidding landscape.
Lahaul with its curious mix of Buddhism and Hinduism has fine gompas (monasteries) and temples. The gompas, repositories of Lahaul’s rich store of Buddhist art and culture, are the focus of all the social activity and festivity in the region.
ALTITUDE: 3,350M
CLIMATE: DRY AND VERY COLD.
SEASON: JUNE TO Oct.
CLOTHING: Heavy Woolens.
INNER LINE REGULATIONSFOR LAHAUL – SPITI & KINNAUR
(A) Consequent to the shifting of the Inner line (protected Area), in Himachal Parades, foreign tourist can visit the following areas of tourist interest without a permit: KAZA.
(a) KAZA – KIBBAR – PRANGLA PASS – BARA LACHA – KEYLONG – MANALI (For trekking).
(B) Relaxation for foreign group tourists: Groups of foreign tourists, consisting of four or more, are allowed to visit the following areas within the Protected Areas, in the identified tour circuits only after obtaining a permit from the competent authority:
(C) Protected Area Permits for foreign tourist groups are issued by:
(a) Special Commissioner (Tourism) Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, New Delhi.
(b) Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, New Delhi.
(c) Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
HOW TO GET THERE: Air: Nearest Airport is Kullu.
By Road: Accessible by road (115kms) on the Manali – Leh Highway.
Bus Services: Linked by bus to Manali and Spiti Valley.
GRAMPHU: A junction on the Manali – Leh Highway, where a road branches off to go south towards Kunzam Pass and Spiti. (77kms from Manali).
KOKSAR (3,140m): Going north from Grampus along the highway is…
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Shimla The Queen Of India Hills
Shimla is choice of all peoples from a long time before and due to its beauty and rich great culture , this district is also known as Hill Queen of India and himachal Pradesh. Shimla was Summar capital of India at time of British Empire. The British Empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes linger on in Shimla (2130m). As the ‘summer capital’ of the British in India. This was the country’s focus for the better part of every year and now, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh.ets and pickles, jams and squashes.
In roharu there is polytechnic college for providing technical education for students.
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Tourism in mandi district of Himachal Pradesh
The historic town of Mandi (800 m) is built along the banks of the river Beas. It has long been an important commercial centre and the sage Mandva is said to have meditated here. This one time capital of the princely state of Mandi is a fast developing town that still retains much of its original charm and character. Today, it is a district headquarters. Mandi is renowned for its 81 old stone temples and their enormous range of fine carving, it is often called the ‘Varanasi of the Hills’. The town has remains of old palaces and notable examples of ‘colonial’ architecture. HPTDC runs a hotel here.
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Kinnaur – The Land of Gods Simple Peoples in Green land
Kinnaur surrounded by the Tibet to the east, in the northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh, about 235 kms from Shimla is a tremendously beautiful district having the three high mountains ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar, enclosing valleys of Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their tributaries. All the valleys are strikingly beautiful. The slopes are covered with thick wood, orchards, fields and picturesque hamlets. The much religious Shivlinga lies at the peak of Kinner Kailash mountain. The beautiful district was opened for the outsiders in 1989. The old Hindustan-Tibet road passes through the Kinnaur valley along the bank of river Sutlej and finally enters Tibet at Shipki La Pass. And it is not only the scenic beauty which appeals to the young and old alike but also the life styles of the people, their culture, heritage, customs and traditions.
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Kangra
Kangra district is one of the most picturesque valley of lower Himalayas. The valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range, is green and luxuriant. It provides a tremendous contrast in nature of places to be visited. Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples like Brajeshwari, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda Devi dot the country side.
The history of Kangra valley dates back to the Vedic times more than 3500 years ago. The area was exposed to successive invasions, the last being the British domination over the princes of the hill states. Despite the onslaughts and political upheavals, the arts and crafts of the region continued to develop and found lyrical expressions. Crafts like the exquisitely designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region are internationally appreciated.
KANGRA TOWN: At the confluence of the Bener and Majhi streams, over looking the Ban Ganga torrent, Kangra town is famous for its temples. Notable is the shrine dedicated to goddess Brijeshwari. Kangra is steeped in history and its ruined fort – Nagarkot, stands as testimony to its glorious past. The town was attacked by Mohammed Ghaznavi and subjugated by Emperor Feroz Tuglak and Maharaja Rant Singh. Earlier, Kangra was the capital of the great hill state, its renowned ruler being Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch, a great patron of arts. The Miniature and Rajput Schools of hill paintings flourished during his reign.
BRAJESHWARI DEVI TEMPLE: Just outside the town is the temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. Known once for its legendary wealth, this temple was subject to successive depredation by invaders from the North. Mohammed of Ghazni is known to have departed with a king’s ransom in gold, silver and jewels in 1009. Destroyed completely in 1905 by an earthquake, it was rebuilt in 1920.
KANGRA FORT: The remains of the fort of the rulers of Kangra are located on a strategic height, overlooking the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers.
MAHARANA PRATAP SAGAR: At an altitude of 450 m above sea level, 32 degree north and 76 degrees east. In district Kangra 170 km from Chandigarh, 110 km from Amritsar, 55 km from headquarters at Dharamshala. The closest railway stations are at Mukerian 30 km, and Pathankot at 32 km. The settlements of Nagrota Surian and Jawali-which are located on the sagar’s periphery-are connected by the charming narrow gauge Kangra railway…
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The Queen Hill Of Himachal Green Shimla District Himachal Pradesh
The state capital is named after Shaymla Devi, another form of goddess Kali. It was formed by the British in 1819 and became the summer capital of India in 1864. The hill station seems to have lost much of it’s grandeur to mindless expansion of concrete but still boasts of grand old buildings, spectacular mountain views, beautiful walks away from the mall and a center point for exploring this part of Himachal.The Mall is the main walkway of Shimla town that runs along the top of the ridge. It a busy shopping area with old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants. At the end of the Mall is the Scandal Point and beyond it is the Christ Church known for its stained glass windows…
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Himachal Pradesh At a Glance..
The earliest known inhabitants of the region were tribals called Dasas. Later, Aryans came and they assimilated in the tribes. In the later centuries, the hill chieftains accepted suzerainty of the Mauryan empire, the Kaushans, the Guptas and Kanuaj rulers. During the Mughal period, the Rajas of the hill states made some mutually agreed arrangements which governed their relations. In the 19th century, Ranjit Singh annexed/subjugated many of the states. When the British came, they defeated Gorkhas and entered into treaties with some Rajas and annexed the kingdoms of others. The situation more or less remained unchanged till 1947….
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