Saroa - Jalpa Mata Temple

Jalpa Mata Temple is situated at the beautiful Saroa peak. Here you can find apple orchids and forest. Wooden carpentry is done and when wind blows. Small kandeels made of wooden make the awesome music. Jalpa mata temple is constructed in such a way that it perfectly suits the climatic conditions of the local environment.

Saroa is a beautiful place near Chail Chowk at a distance of 15 KM from here . Saroa offers unique view of Bahl valley and various ranges of Himalayas on clear day.

 Saroa is a start point of trek to Kamrunag Lake which is about 8 KM . through forest, various wildlife may be encounter between the route so be careful. The temple situated top on the hill here the flow of air are feel a uniqueness peace to soul.

There are no facilities here as saroa is completely un-touched by frequent traveler even though some locals of Mandi district and nearby places visit the Saroa for worshiping at the temple.The architect of the temple is also an attractive point. The entire temple was made of wood. During the working period, the artist kept the whole fast. 

We stayed in Cedar Valley Homstay , the food and the hotel location where  Apples orchard are make the hotel more attractive.

This Maruti 800 is not only for the exhibition but it is a useful four wheeler like pickup truck and used for to get a package (hotel ingredients) that needs to be shipped to another location.

I am hoping in near future good facilities going to setup and govt take responsibility to promote these beautiful places as new travel destination, which helps local and govt to get revenue.

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Kamrunag Dev - A Legend Warrior

 Dev Kamrunag’s original name was Ratan Yaksha and he was a self-learned warrior. Like  every other temple, peak, and lake in the Himalayas, this lake too has a story. It is believed that the Lord KamruNag wanted to participate in the great battle of Mahabharat. However, he witnessed the battle until its end.Today, villagers visit the lake and the temple to pray to the Rain God during summers and it is believed that only after prayers have been offered to the Lord, the rainy season marks its presence in the valley. Every year a three day fair is held at this place in the middle of the June.  People offer gold,silver and coins throwing into the lake.

There are two or three routes for Kamrunag Trek and  We choose the most popular route to reach the temple via Rohanda village, where Kamranag is about 8 km. This is the main and also shortest route.

It takes only 2-3 hours for the top, During the trek we enjoy the scene of the unexpected sunset of nature, it was the best.

We establish our tent near the lake .The location of the tent shows that we are staying under the billion star hotel all night and it is very beautiful, the noise-free, natural sound is echoing the soul.  That words can't express that kind of peace.

This trend is being followed by centuries.No one knows how much currency notes, coins, gold and silver jewellery is settled in the base of lake as due to religious significance people does not step inside the lake. But it is a common site to see currency notes floating on the lake water.

Kamrunag Beautiful Lake

So who's packing their bags to visit these beautiful Lake ? 

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Devidarh - In Winter

Devidarh is a small village and the beautiful place in the dense pine forest in the Jauni valley above Chailchowk at a distance of 17 KM from here, It is about 56 KM from Mandi here you can find traditional culture and abandon with natural beauty. A temple at the one end of a sloppy ground similar to that of Khajiyaar (famous tourist destination in Chamba Himachal) so it can be called mini – Khajiyaar.
One can make a visit to the temple, spend some time in the nature lawn outside the small temple. One can also make a visit to the village to see the tradition of local people and know more about Himachal’s culture

The route for Devidarh is very clear. We went through our car. Our journey started from chandigarh ( Chandigarh To Devidarh: 230Km).

In himachal Pradesh we covered Ner chowk – Chail Chowk – Kot– Shalla – Tunna – Jachh – Jahal – Devidarh(the final stop). 

Evening view of Jauni Valley

We stayed in Jai Mata Home Stay, the food and the atmosphere was wonderful.

I am hoping in near future good facilities going to setup and govt take responsibility to promote these beautiful places as new travel destination, which helps local and govt to get revenue.

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