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Tosh, Himachal Pradesh
Tosh village is in Himachal Pradesh state of India. It is located at about in elevation on a mountain slope on the right bank of the Parvati River in the Parvati Valley, surrounded by mountains (''TOSH is the last village''). The main occupation of the people in Parvati valley is Tourism. Apple orchards are also a big source of income for the local people. Wooden houses in the village are excellent example of architecture of Mountain people. Tosh is less expensive than its neighbour town Kasol. The guest houses and the hotels are available both at the entrance and far end of the village. Alongside the village is a right-bank tributary of the Parvati River. The Parvati River begins at the Mantalai Glacier within the Parvati Valley. The peaks surrounding the glacier include Papasura, White Sail, Angduri, Pinnacle, and Devachan. Tosh village is reached by bus from Kullu to Barshaini via Kasol and Manikaran and then a one-hour hike. It is described as a "traditional village turned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Village Of Tosh In Himachal Pradesh, India (photo By Jim Ankan Deka)
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Brown Dipper
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Himalayan Balsam
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Buttercup
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Primula
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Caltha Palustris
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Meconopsis Betonicifolia
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Himachal Pradesh
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Manikaran
Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4 km ahead of Kasol and about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhuntar. This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here. Religious centre Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a sacred area. It has many temples and a Gurudwara. There are temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape. According to legend, when the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Parvati were walking in the valley, Parvati dropped one of her earrings. The jewel was seized by Shesha, the serpent deity, who then disappeared into the eart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasol
Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, Between Bhuntar and Manikaran, it is located from Bhuntar and from Kullu town, the district headquarters, 3.5 km from Manikaran. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called ''Mini Israel of India'' due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists here. Climate Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as humid subtropical A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ... (Cfa). Festivals Kasol Music F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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