A journey out of frustration from big city Delhi Life with no planning or itinerary. Turns out to be the best one so far and the love for mountains and mountain villages continues.
The liquid sound of cold river water hitting the stone rocks. Bright sunshine playing hide and seek with cotton candy clouds. The feeling of quietness, being silent and feeling the union with the surroundings. Majestic deodhar trees standing tall surrounding you from all directions giving you comfort.
This is not a fable but a reality sketched by nature itself in a small place known as Barot in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.
The Barot valley photo essay is divided into three categories, namely landscapes, people, and lifestyle. I have tried my best to provide an overview of the magnificent Barot valley
Landscapes of Barot Valley
Water is the driver of nature. Sit near a river stream and experience live music from nature.
river Uhl in Barot valley
The day when there was nothing around but rain clouds embracing tall, majestic deodhars. It was as if a white carpet has been laid out to welcome the Gods. Soul remains in the mountains. The mind wanders in the mountains.
rain clouds embracing the deodhars
river stream in Barot valley
Cotton candy clouds playing hide and seek with the sunlight. River Uhl is like a necklace flowing through the Barot Valley. The valley looks colorful in the bright sunshine with clouds providing texture to the environment
river Uhl
A normal evening scene up in the mountains. When normal is so fascinating, mind-blowing you would want to experience it every day.
sunset in the mountains
People of Barot Valley
This kid is enjoying the best comfort in the whole world.
mountain woman
On a trek to a remote village, I encountered these hard-working women sorting out cauliflowers from the crates. Can you notice the big size of these cauliflowers (all organic)?
women with cauliflower
Far from the worry of the urban life, relaxed mountain village life
relaxed life
Slow life at it’s best. Local villagers transport vegetables through cables in the mountains.
local villagers transport vegetables through the trolley
The lifestyle of Barot Valley
Modern design scheme can now easily be seen on the mountain homes. Traditional wooden houses with authentic designs are fighting for survival amidst the attack of modern development.
mountain wooden home
The good old charm of decorations in the traditional Indian households. Women used to create these amazing designs and place them. Women used to create these amazing designs and place them over empty bottles and voila showpiece was ready. While urban households have gone drastic makeover, village homes are still holding it together.
traditional home decoration
Mountain Gods (devta) are an integral part of the local culture in the mountains. They enjoy a unique position in the life of mountain people. Almost every village has their own devta. Entrance to the temple high up on the hill.
temple entrance
Feeling hungry? Care for some organic kidney beans straight from the field? As fresh as it can get.
red kidney beans
I hope you went on a journey with me through these photos. I enjoyed reproducing them here on the blog as much as I enjoyed making these images.
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