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Malana - The Mysterious Village

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Malana - The Mysterious Village, Parvati Valley, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. August 2019. Rahul & Me have been thinking of a weekend trip for the past one month. Having considered locations like Kareri Lake, Bir & Billing, Prashar Lake & Parvati valley, as the weekend approached, we haven’t planned anything as there was news of heavy rains, flood, landslides, death & road closures in the Himalayas .  On Friday, half an hour before office close time, at 5:30pm he asked if we would plan on going anywhere? else, it would be a waste of three holidays. We are unprepared & booked only the “To” tickets to Bhuntar. We chose Malana in Parvati Valley as our priority. I have heard & read about it in the past & its Tales are shrouded in Mystery. Day 01 ⇒ Delhi via Bhuntar to Manikaran: After office i  rushed to room  & packed basic gear for the trip in an hour. Reached Kashmere Gate & by 10:10pm, were in the bus (an ordinary). It was emp
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Har Ki Doon -- #The Valley of Gods#

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Har Ki Doon 11,768 Ft Moderate November 2018 I have read about this place a couple of years ago. What makes HarKiDoon interesting are the legends that surround it. Some say the village Osla is in existence since the time of Kurukshetra & the villagers are followers of Kauravas & worship Duryodhana. Another Myth says, the Pandavas hiked this route to Mount Swargarohini from where they reached heaven. So, this trip would act as an Adventure & a Myth buster to me.   Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (6,400 ft) As I arrived in Dehradun early in the morning, it was drizzling. We were asked to assemble for pickup at the Railway Station. I met fellow trekkers outside the station, near the Online Reservation Counter. After the cab arrived, we loaded our luggage’s inside & on the roof of the cab. As the rain intensified, I went out to have a Warm cup of Chai. After a while the Traveller started moving on the open roads of Dehradun as I sat in the front, enjoying the we
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