Birni Devi

Birni Devi

on February 12th, 2012

In the heights of Dhauladhars neighboring Triund is the temple of Birni Devi in Palampur.

Temple of Birni Devi is located above Gallu Langha village of Palampur and is accessible from following route Palampur–>Lohna–>upper Bundla–>Gallu Langha.

Roar of Monsoon Clouds

Roar of Monsoon Clouds

We were on a short trek on unknown trails of Dhauladhar Hills. On trails just like the silky, black and smooth hair of a women, I was in love with the lush green grass all around and then there were Columbine flowers and some snake hood like plants too

snake plant

..and we even came across the metal feeder 

Panala Mata

Panala Mata

Panala Mata

Temple of Panala Mata on trail to Satchali (or Satchel); Panala Mata one of the sister goddess among other goddesses like Langha Mata and Pharna Mata.

These temples are set up by Gaddi Shepherds and dedicated to the forms of Mother Nature in Dhauladhar Mountain Range.

View of Satchali

View of Satchali

The Views Above the Ground are much much Better, still here is the short video of Satchali Pass

Satchali

Satchali

Satchali; Satchali with an elevation of about  2890 meters and at the base of Waru Pass of Dhauladhar Mountain Range in Palampur region is another beautiful spot for summer camping.

Clouds covering Waru Jot as seen from Satchali

Bhima Paani in Satchali

Bhima Paani in Satchali

Bhima Paani in Satchali ~ during the Exile Pandavs roamed Himalayas and to quench thirst of his mother Kunti, Bhima hit the mountain wall with his Gada (mace) to find water and that resulted in this little fountain and as named as Bhima Paani ~ For trekking to Satchali you may contact Gaurav Walia over +919459790810

As Indrahar Pass so is Waru Pass

As Indrahar Pass so is Waru Pass 

 

This is not about the height or difficulty level of Mountain Pass....it's more than that!
I got up early by 3:30 am to get ready for my third High Mountain but first long duration and length hike with all ration and cooking stuff on backpack. Left home around 5:40 am and was at Dramman around 06:15 am and the good thing was like election campaign days and marriage functions for all taxis were engaged so I'd to kill myself at Dramman for almost 2 hours and finally at 8:30 am got the lift up to Kandwari....I remember my first high mountain hike of Indrahar Pass in Dhauladhar Mountain Range..during my first climb and stay in Indrahar Jot the feeling I had was just like a child has once he/she sits on the shoulders of parents and seeing the views around that are generally barred owing to once height and age!

Pir Panjal Range and ManiMahesh Kailash Peak Chamba

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