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Sainj Valley - Shangarh

Shangarh, located in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh, was our principal destination for the day. The place charmed us instantly. It comprises a pretty meadow, a quaint village populated with friendly people - an elderly gentleman even invited us for dinner and overnight stay at his home, the storied Shangchul Mahadev Temple, and pine forests. In the background, mountains of the mighty Dhauladhar range keep watch over this nature's jewel like sentinels.
Unbeknown to us, we had arrived on the auspicious day of Baisakhi. On this day, the idol of Shangchul Mahadev Devta is carried out on a palanquin for a ceremonial procession to the sound of drums and trumpets. We were lucky we got to witness this temple ritual.
We visited the place on 14th April, 2018.
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  • Charming foot bridge over Sainj River, Sainj Valley

    Charming foot bridge over Sainj River, Sainj Valley

  • Picturesque Sainj Valley

    Picturesque Sainj Valley

  • Picturesque Sainj Valley

    Picturesque Sainj Valley

  • Picturesque Sainj Valley

    Picturesque Sainj Valley

  • Colourful Sainj Valley

    Colourful Sainj Valley

  • Colourful Sainj Valley

    Colourful Sainj Valley

  • Himalayan Griffon Vultures

    Himalayan Griffon Vultures

  • Himalayan Griffon Vultures

    Himalayan Griffon Vultures

  • Terrace farms in Sainj Valley

    Terrace farms in Sainj Valley

  • Colourful Sainj Valley

    Colourful Sainj Valley

  • Colourful Sainj Valley

    Colourful Sainj Valley

  • Traditional Himachali structure and a new log hut. Sainj Valley.

    Traditional Himachali structure and a new log hut. Sainj Valley.

  • Pretty blue house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

    Pretty blue house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

  • Lush green fields and traditional Himachali house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

    Lush green fields and traditional Himachali house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

  • Fields near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

    Fields near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

  • Rustic house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

    Rustic house near Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

  • First glimpse of Shangchul Mahadev Temple and Shangarh's meadow, Sainj Valley.

    First glimpse of Shangchul Mahadev Temple and Shangarh's meadow, Sainj Valley.

  • Kambru Mahadev Temple in Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

    Kambru Mahadev Temple in Shangarh, Sainj Valley.

  • Shangchul Mahadev Temple and Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley.

    Shangchul Mahadev Temple and Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley.

  • Shangarh Village with the new tower temple built in traditional Himachali style.

    Shangarh Village with the new tower temple built in traditional Himachali style.

  • Shangarh Village with the new tower temple built in traditional Himachali style.

    Shangarh Village with the new tower temple built in traditional Himachali style.

  • Kid at Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

    Kid at Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

  • Happy to pose. Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

    Happy to pose. Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

  • In the mood for some fun. Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

    In the mood for some fun. Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley

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    Shangarh Village with the new tower temple built in traditional Himachali style.
    Kid at Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley
    Happy to pose. Shangarh meadow, Sainj Valley