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Friday, December 25, 2009

Multi-Leaf Clover !!!

Multi-Leaf Clover !!!
Originally uploaded by Ripple (VJ)

Snow covered Hills on the way to Marhi from Manali, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA

Snow covered Hills on the way from Manali to Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA: Rohtang pass provides a natural divide between the sub-humid/humid Kullu Valley with a primarily Hindu culture (in the south), and the arid/semi-arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys with a Buddhist culture (in the north). rotang pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas Basins. On the southern side of this pass, the Beas River emerges from underground and flows southward and on its northern side, the Chandra River, a source stream of the river Chenab, flows westward.Posted by Ripple (VJ) on PHOTO JOURNEY through www.travellingcamera.com @ www.travellingcamera.com : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : (35km from Manali) Marhi is as famous as Rohtang pass. Fully covered with snow, all kind of water sports are available. Whenever Rohtang pass is closed due to bad weather conditions, people will be allowed to visit upto this place. The place is surrounded by lush green meadows. All kind of restaurants available here...

Marhi is as famous as Rohtang pass. Fully covered with snow, all kind of water sports are available. Whenever Rohtang pass is closed due to bad weather conditions, people will be allowed to visit upto this place. The place is surrounded by lush green meadows. All kind of restaurants available here...

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Sunset Time during Camel Fair @ Pushkar... 2008

Sunset Time during Camel Fair @ Pushkar... 2008
Originally uploaded by Ripple (VJ)

Himachali People playing Gajjus near Marhi @ Himachal Pradesh

Posted by Ripple (VJ) on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : Roadside views on the way to Marhi(Rohtang Pass La) from Manali @ Himachal Pradesh, INDIA: Marhi is in Himachal Pradesh, India, located midway between Manali and Rohtang La on the Manali-Leh Highway. Buses traveling the highway often stop in Marhi so that passengers can eat. ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : Himachali People playing Gajjus near Marhi... : Gajju drums are seen mostly in the Kulu, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Sirmaur Districts of Himachal Pradesh. They are kept in monasteries and temples to be used in the times of any religious festival or Pujas. People belonging to certain tribes prefer Gajju over other rhythm instruments and they play it in various social functions. The tribal dances where the men and the women dance together wearing colorful attires are incomplete without the magical rhythms of Gajju.: The Gajjus are played in different fairs and carnivals. Auspicious occasions like weddings, births etc. are welcomed with the beating of the Gajjus. The Gajju players lead the religious processions and thus they are an inseparable part of the festivities.

Himachali People playing Gajjus near Marhi...

Gajju drums are seen mostly in the Kulu, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Sirmaur Districts of Himachal Pradesh. They are kept in monasteries and temples to be used in the times of any religious festival or Pujas. People belonging to certain tribes prefer Gajju over other rhythm instruments and they play it in various social functions. The tribal dances where the men and the women dance together wearing colorful attires are incomplete without the magical rhythms of Gajju.

The Gajjus are played in different fairs and carnivals. Auspicious occasions like weddings, births etc. are welcomed with the beating of the Gajjus. The Gajju players lead the religious processions and thus they are an inseparable part of the festivities.

Sculpture inside the Museum @ McLeodganj, Upper Dharmshala, HP

Posted by Ripple (VJ) on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : A Random Journey to Mcleodganj with my Travelling Camera: ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : Tourism is an important industry in McLeodganj, but many tourists come here to study Tibetan Buddhism, culture, crafts, Yoga, Meditaion etc. The town is also known for Tibetan handicrafts, thangkas, Tibetan carpets, garments and other souveni:

The Dalai Lama´s Temple is one of the most spiritually energizing place in Mcleodganj. It is filled with statues of important Buddhist figures, Tibetan prayer flags and ¨mani¨ stones. Having a tranquil atmosphere and messages of peace, love, and happiness makes this a relaxing oasis. The museum is open from sunrise to sunset everyday, and in the early hours of morning, you are welcome to observe the monks meditating and chanting.

Another interesting place to visit is the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives.More

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Trekking in Foggy day is an amzing Experience...

Tourists moving towards Triund, a Medium trek from Upper Dharmshala. Trekking in a foggy day is more adverturous :)

Snow Covered Hills @ Marhi, which comes on the way to Rohtang Pass..

(35km from Manali) Marhi is as famous for different sports like Paragliding etc. See MOreFully covered with snow, all kind of water sports are available. Whenever Rohtang pass is closed due to bad weather conditions, people will be allowed to visit upto this place. The place is surrounded by lush green meadows. All kind of restaurants available here...

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Traffic Jams on the way to Rohtang from Kullu-Manali

Busy route of Rohtang Pass, which leads to heavy Traffic Jams in Summers: The road through the Kullu Valley, past Manali and over the Rohtang Pass to Keylong, and Lahul and on to Ladakh, has become very busy during the summer months as an alternate a military route following the Kargil Conflict in 1999 in addition to tensions in Kashmir. Traffic jams are common as military vehicles, trucks, and goods carriers try to navigate the tight roads and rough terrain, compounded by, snow and ice at certain points and the large number of tourists vehicles. There are a lot of dhabas or Indian-style food shacks and eateries along the way.:Posted by Ripple (VJ) on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : View of new Traffic Jam near Marhi. Most of the tourists are just looking at the Traffic Jam conditions & some of them are frustrated because they have already spent 4 Hrs in this Jam...

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Everyone who has ever visited Rohtang must have heard about the Traffic Jam near Marhi or other places on the way. Here is one of the photographs which shows Traffic Jam at Marhi. It came to an end after 4.5 Hrs....

Monday, December 21, 2009

Snow Covered Hills @ Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh

Rohtang pass provides a natural divide between the sub-humid/humid Kullu Valley with a primarily Hindu culture (in the south), and the arid/semi-arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys with a Buddhist culture (in the north). rotang pass lies on the watershed between the Chenab and Beas Basins. On the southern side of this pass, the Beas River emerges from underground and flows southward and on its northern side, the Chandra River, a source stream of the river Chenab, flows westward.