Landmark: Next to Hotel Shyam Palace.
Rs. 30 cost of a ticket. 7 pm daily show.
Upon query, they said – Ajay Devgan, Mithun Chakraborty, Nagarjuna favorite actors.
On the way towards Ghangaria (after crossing Hemkund Glacier) we stop at a dhaba for light refreshment.
Aaloo Paratha – Rs. 40/-
Tea (Chai) – Rs. 20/-
Hot and Tasty it was.
Kaju Badam Ragada also known as Sardai/Thandai – This photo was taken during the Ghangaria–Govindghat trek.
Upon query, I was told it is known as Kaju Badam Ragada. Dry fruits are mixed with milk and churned to serve. It is also known as ‘Sardai/Thandai’.
Man Selling Herbs nearby Ghangaria – This photo was taken during the Ghangaria-Govindghat trek.
Upon query seller enhanced knowledge:
Hing (Asafoetida) – Rs. 80 / 100 gm
Kesar (Saffron) – Rs. 20 / 1 gm
Shilajit – Rs. 150 / 100 gm
The photo was taken during the Ghangaria–Govindghat trek. I saw pilgrims as well as Kandi wala plucking fruits and enjoying. I was also offered fruits by Kandi wala but No – Reply. Yes, they say it is very very tasty.
I remember it is known as Hinsar but Kandi wala enhanced knowledge by sharing its common name – Ainselu.
Thank you – said I.
While returning from Ghangaria nearby Govindghat I saw a few pilgrims collecting fruits from a shrub. I question and the reply – it is a medicinal plant and its fruits are first dried up and then beaten to prepare powder to mix it with mustard oil and is applied for body pain.
Really? I was amazed. I question Kandi wala and he confirmed – Yes.
Tatela – Kandi wala enhanced knowledge. Thank you – said I.
