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Sohja, Kulu, Himachal Pradesh
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Shoja, a little village five kilometers from the incredible Jalori Pass (3223m) in Kulu district of Himachal Pradesh, is a place of silence and serenity.Shoja has dense forests of Deodar that are rich in wild life like Bear (Black & Brown), Barking Deer, Musk Deer, Leopard, Jungle Hog and Monal (State bird).
MMost of the houses in and around Shoja are made of wood, stone and mud in traditional hill style and blend in well with the environment. They typically have expansive upstairs verandahs with arched facades and slate roofs.
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YYu can take numerous exploratory treks and nature walks to the adjoining forests and meadows, especially the one to the Serolsar Lake and to Raghupur Fort near Jalori Pass. Ragupur Fort, or rather the remains, still stand majestic on lush green meadows and you can see the ranges of Kinnaur and Shimla from here. The walk to Serolsar Lake (5 kms) passes through dense kharsu forest. The lake is locally known as Goddess of purified butter (Ghee). One can look for Himalayan blue poppy around the lake, which is very rare in the Western Himalayas. Other flora found around the lake is Deodar, Jurenia, Cobra Plants, Blue Iris, Rhododendron and wild Strawberries.
With the advent of summer, the roads are awash with blue Iris in full bloom.
The drive down to the Tirthan valley (20 Kms) from Shoja passes through some picture postcard villages. The valley comes under the Great Himalayan National Park - home to Himalayan Tragopan and famous for trout fishing.
The Banjara Retreat tucked away in Shoja offers you the comfort of a mountain retreat in which you can truly enjoy nature’s magnificence. The Retreat is a solid cedar wood house in the local architectural style and is surrounded by thickly wooded forest. From the balcony, you get a panoramic view of the snow covered Himalayan ranges in the distance.
Nestled among acres of apple trees is the Banjara Orchard Retreat.
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Editor: Romola Butalia © India Travelogue |
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