Trekking in Himalayas-kailash travel in Himachal Pradesh-India

It was pitch–blank darkness, the journey was steep & I was regretting my decision to travel to this end of land unaware of the splendour of place called ManiMahesh. The himalayan trek was arduous, muscle-tightening and I could clearly hear gurgling noise of mighty river “Ravi”.We had reached Barmour, located 60 kms from Chamba in.Himachal Pradesh-India.We started next morning at 4.30 A.M. & reached Hadsar, located 10 kms from here which is the starting point of travel(yatra). The road ended here and all places from here are approachable by foot.

The initial feeling of regret gave way to stunning, spell-bound reaction as the day opened up because of splendid raw Himalayan beauty of the place.We were walking for the last one & half hour & the trek was devoid of hustle and bustle. I was trying to imbibe the beauty of this place deep in my existence and enjoying the stillness, silence of this place. Only noise I could hear was of mighty river “Ravi”.

We kept moving and come across a beautiful waterfall named Dhanchoe. The variety of wildlife was immense and I would hear persistent chirping of birds. The entire trek was criss-crossing the mighty turbulent River Ravi.. The journey took us through tight treks, green valleys & provided wonderful experience.I was told by my friend that river Ravi originates from these snow covered mountains.

The last part of journey was quite difficult and persistent encouragement of my friend was the great motivation to keep me moving. We were walking for last 6 hours & finally on the top. The saying that weather on high mountains is highly unpredictable proved itself within 10 minutes of reaching at ManiMahesh lake, heavy fog & mist covered the whole area. It started raining. We were very lucky as we found a tent near the Manimahesh lake & unfortunately confined there for at least hour.

At 2.30 P.M. rain stopped, sensing the possibility of opening up of weather remote, we decided to climb-down with heavy heart. Lord Shiva did not oblige us & heavy fog covered sacred mountain.The down-hill walk in continuous heavy rainfall on a muddy, non-existent trail was serious, unromantic and never ending. After continuous walk, we reached Hadsar at about 7 P.M.& rushed towards Barmour. When we reached at our night shelter I felt relieved. Despite all, it was an amazing, memorable and wonderful religious journey.
Title:-Trekking in Himalayas-kailash travel in Himachal Pradesh-India

About Author:-Bharat Gupta is a nature photographer & lover of life in all its hues.He has traveled extensively in the Indian Himalayas. This article is aimed at helping budding photographer to know the basics of this wonderful hobby.For more information please lg on to www.adventurersparadise.com

Trekking in Himalayas-kailash travel in Himachal Pradesh-India / Author: bharat gupta

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