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Serolsar Lake - Jalori Pass Trek

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In Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh amid dense forest there is a small beautiful lake with crystal clear water known as Serolsar Lake. It’s an easy 5 Kms trek from Jalori pass situated at the height of around 11000 ft above the sea level. Jalori Pass is a high mountain pass which remains open mostly during the year except few months of winter (Dec-Feb) due to very heavy snowfall (One may check the condition of the roads via HP Govt. offices sites online). To reach here you may choose amongst following routes: ·         Delhi -- Shimla – Narkanda – Luhri – Khanag – Jalori Pass ·         Delhi – Chandigarh – Bilaspur – SundarNagar – Mandi – Aut – Jalori Pass. ·         Manali – Kullu – Aut – Banjar – Jalori Pass This place is connected via road, nearest Airports are Shimla and Bhuntar-Kullu. There are buses that ply from Manali/Mandi/Kangra towards Shimla district via Jalori Pass and vice-versa. Nothing better than your own CAR/Bike; provided you are comfortable dr

Manimahesh Yatra, Himachal Pradesh , India.

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Hey folks, I am back again to share experiences of journey that has a great significance to me. It was more like a pilgrimage than merely another trek. I have been a great lover of nature and find solace in the lap of Himalayas. I feel blessed and lucky that ‘Dev Bhumi Himachal’ is my birthplace. Among five KAILASHs, ‘Manimahesh’ is situated at a distance of 26KM (13 by bus/taxi and rest on foot) from Bharmour town of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in ‘Pir Panjal’ Range of the Himalayas. There is a lake called ‘Dal’ at an altitude of approx. 13,500 feet opposite to the Manimahesh Peak. Every year, on the 8th day of the half-moon in the month of ‘Bhadon’, thousands of pilgrims take this journey to take a dip in the holy waters. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva created this peak after getting married to goddess Parvati. The literal meaning of the Manimahesh is jewel (Mani), which can be found on Lord Shiva's crown. Moon-rays reflected from jewel can