Tourism in Himachal: Boon for current times and the curse for upcoming Future?
When we talk about tourism, we mostly see it as a thing which is full of positives. We see it as something which brings prosperity to a place. Something which provides locals with an opportunity to earn money and sustain and support their livelihood. When we see it from a traveler’s perspective we focus on them being able to experience a new place which they don’t usually get to see often. We normally think that it is a win-win situation for everyone involved. However, it is not the whole image. With several pros, it also brings tons of cons too. Cons, if we had to discuss are such as polluting the environment, ruining the normal lifestyle and traditions of a place and a run for the unsatisfying amount of money which never seems to be enough. You ask why do I say that? Okay, let me break it down for…
Spiti is calling and we must go and therefore let us begin with Chandrataal
Chandra Taal lake is situated on the Samudra Tapu plateau, which overlooks the Chandra River. The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape. It is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in the Himalayas. Chandra Taal is a tourist destination for trekkers and campers. The lake is accessible on foot from Batal as well as from Kunzum Pass from late May to early October(Source: Wikipedia). Well, the trip is going to cover 3 main destinations namely, Manali, Kunzum La and finally Chandrataal Lake. We will be enjoying not just the company of cool travellers but also of incredible valleys, heart-beat raising passes and majestic mountains. Below are the details on the tour itinerary for the trip. Tour Itinerary *Trip Starts from – 25th July(Dates will be Flexible as per the batch formations)* Day – 1 : Arrival at The Lost Tribe Hostels(TLT) Explore…
Bhrigu Lake trek is ON and we want you to join us on this adventure
There is a common phrase that we get to hear very often which goes like this, “Mountains are calling and I must go“. Well, it sounds like a cliche phrase if you don’t love mountains or haven’t developed a taste of hiking in mountains but if you feel the essence of it then you keep holding on to it. So OneHimachal brings to you a new trek in collaboration with Lion Heart Expeditions who specialize in organizing jeep safari, mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, motorbike tours, bicycle tours treks and adventure sports in the Himalayas. So let us discuss the trip itinerary and other key points. BHRIGU LAKE TREK Bhrigu (4240m) is a prominent holy lake of the Kullu Region, located right of the Rohtang pass. The Legend says that Bhrigu Rishi meditated here and many local gods of the Kullu Region took a dip in its sacred water. Most famous among them is Guru…
ArtFest Mountains’18: the sole reason why Manali became the Mecca for artists from 25th-27th May
ArtFest Mountains’18, a highly anticipated festival which took place in The Lost Tribe Hostels at Manali, turned out be very successful and productive for the artists who took out the time to become a part of this collaborative initiative between “The Lost Tribe Hostels ” & “Platform For Artists”. The festival took place for 3 days from 25th-27th May and was attended by 38 artists from different parts of the country and various artistic inclinations. Purpose: The whole purpose of the festival was to promote local culture and tourism through art by collaborating with various talents from all over India under the leadership of talents like Ritu Arya, Disha Deshpande and Meet Rao. Let’s talk about what all happened in those 3 days: DAY 1: First day started off with all the artists introducing themselves followed by an “Artist Pair-up” game, where two artists wh0 come from different art forms…
Everything you need to know about the Art Festival organized by the Lost Tribe Hostels
The Lost Tribe Hostels is organizing an Art Festival from 25th-27th May in Manali at their property located at Jagatsukh in Manali. It is an effort to bring together various budding artists belonging to different places and different artistic inclinations to join them to learn, teach, share, connect and create miraculous artwork during these three days full of action-packed and productive activities. It is one of its kind fest which is an effort to strengthen the Artist community and introducing individual creators to each other which is necessary to support and motivate this community. So let’s talk about the itinerary of the fest which goes like this: Three days agenda: DAY 1: 25th May 2018 Friday – Everyone will reach the Location by 10:00 am. Post breakfast, we will begin with activities for everyone to get introduced to other participants. For pair collaboration activity, you will get to collaborate with other artists…
पढ़िए हिमाचल पर लिखी गई यह खुबसूरत कविता जिसका शीर्षक है “यही है मेरा हिमाचल”
हिमनद या फिर हिमानी, बस्ते जहां भोले बर्फानी, नदियां करती कल कल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, भोले यहाँ के लोग, मीठे उनके बोल, जहां खुशियाँ हैं हरपाल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, पहाड़ों से वीर यहाँ, इसके जैसा स्वर्ग कहाँ, देव बसते हैं जहां आकर, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, सेब-नाशपती के बाग, या सारसो का साग, हरकुछ मेल यहाँ पर, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, धाम यहाँ की पहचान, और सिड्डु का भी है नाम, दिल मोहते फूल और फल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, कांगड़ा मंडी या शिमला किन्नौर , सोलन हमीरपुर देश के सिरमौर, तत्पर है सूरज नया उगने को कल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, ऊना बिलासपुर की अब लोर, चले नई किरण की ओर, कुल्लू चंबा स्पीति लाहुल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल, यही है मेरा हिमाचल!!!! यह कविता ऋषभ शर्मा द्वारा लिखी गई है। साथ ही इस कविता में उपस्थित चित्र भी उन्होंने ही उपलब्ध कराए हैं। हमें उम्मीद है कि आपको यह कविता पसंद आई होगी।
The not so isolated MALANA | Facts, Taboos, Customs & Lifestyle..
What was the first thing that came to mind when you read the tittle, apart from the famous MCream? The scenic beauty of course. As we all know this antique and remote place is located in between the two most beautiful valleys Parvati and Kullu shadowed by Chanderkhani and Deotibba peaks. This widespread piece of land alongside the river Malana is in the public eye for wrong reasons so far. The fame of the cream made this little hamlet an international brand for weed lovers. The intensely fragrant cream with around 32% THC and high oil content won best weed tittle twice. Malana is a beautiful village and a strain of cannabis is not the only thing we should promote about the oldest republic of our country. Cannabis Indica, the plant which is the used for making the well-known Malana cream, is also used for making basket, ropes, and slippers…
6 must places to visit while you are in Manali
Hankering for a vacation? Vacation means to soothe your soul. But don’t let your relaxation destroy the beauty of himalayas by littering garbage. One thing is to be taken care of by which you can save the environment over there , i.e. to park your vehicle in your hotel and explore the city barefoot. Come and let’s start exploring the beautiful Manali together! •Old Manali Instagram: pahadi_pilgrim The most cleanest place of Manali because it is still comparitively untouched by tourists. There is a “Manu temple” on the peak of old Manali and the drooling shops over there have such classy apparels , danglers and ornaments. There are many great cafes to chill and enjoy great food with live music and awesome crowd. •Solang Valley image Source :- @sinhasougata A place 13 km from Manali which is famous for various adventures activities such as paragliding , bungee jumping, ball ride…
रोहतांग दर्रा अगले साल तक गाड़ियों के लिए बंद। चंडीगढ़ में पारा गिरने की गुंजाइश..
रोहतांग दर्रे में बुधवार को इस सीजन की पहली बर्फबारी हुई, इस बर्फबारी के साथ ही अगले साल तक गाड़ियों के आने जाने के लिए रोहतांग दर्रा बंद कर दिया गया। पैदल यात्री और गुजरने वाले स्थानीय लोगों और पर्यटकों की सुरक्षा के मध्यनजर रखते हुए यहां दो बचाव चौकियां भी बना दी गई हैं। इन बचाव चौकियों में पुलिस और अन्य दस्तों के 9-9 कर्मचारी भी तैनात रहेंगे। लगाता समाचार पाने के लिए हमारे facebook group onehimachal से जुड़िए । Image Source @sinhasougata यह भी पढ़े। खुशखबरी: प्रदेश की पहली इलेक्ट्रिक बस ने पूरा किया अपना पहला कमर्शियल रन। जानिए किराया रूट हिमाचल प्रदेश की चोटियों पर हुई ताजा बर्फबारी का असर निचले मैदानी इलाकों में बुधवार से ही दिखना शुरू हो गया। Image Source:- @no_watermarks पहाड़ों से आने वाली सर्द हवाओं से कोहरा के बादल कुछ कम हुए है। मौसम विभाग का कहना है कि सर्द हवाओं की वजह से…
खुशखबरी: प्रदेश की पहली इलेक्ट्रिक बस ने पूरा किया अपना पहला कमर्शियल रन
एचआरटीसी की इलेक्ट्रिक बस ने 13 नवंबर को अपना पहला कमर्शियल रन मनाली से रोहतांग तक तय किया। हालांकि अक्टूबर में कुल्लू दशहरा से पहले ही जी. एस. बाली द्वारा इस सेवा को हरी झंडी दिखाई गई थी। यह कदम वातावरण में पेट्रोल तथा डीजल के धूएं की मात्रा में कमी लाने के लिए किया गया है। इन बसों के संचालन से उन लोगों को भी राहत मिलेगी जिन्हें अपनी गाड़ियों को रोहतांग ले जाने के लिए परमिट लेना पड़ता था। बाली जी ने कहा कि एचआरटीसी आने वाले दिनों में कुल्लू में 10 वाहन मुहैया कराएगी तथा उसके बाद यह सेवा दूसरे क्षेत्रों में भी शुरू होगी।उन्होंने कुल्लू में 30 करोड़ से बनने वाले नये बस अड्डे की नींव भी रखी। लगातार समाचार पाने के लिए हमारे facebook group onehimachal से जुड़िए । हिमाचल प्रदेश की सरकारी ऑपरेटर एचआरटीसी अब पहाड़ी राज्यो में प्रथम है जिसके पास इलेक्ट्रिक बस है और…