The first time I listened to the voice of a freelance body massager was within hotel premises during evening hours. The next day after returning from Hemkund Sahib I decided to have a massage while crossing the market area. Gulshan…
Landmark: Next to Hotel Shyam Palace. Rs. 30 cost of a ticket. 7 pm Daily Show. Upon query, they said – Ajay Devgan, Mithun Chakraborty, and 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…
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 /…
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.…
While returning from Ghangaria nearby Govindghat I saw a few pilgrims collecting fruits from a shrub. I question and the reply – Tatela Shrub. It is a medicinal plant and its fruits are first dried up and then beaten to…
This photo was taken during the Ghangaria–Hemkund trek. It is said and believed during the ancient era sages used to write on the bark of the Bhojpatra tree.