Lahaul- "The beautiful wonderland of Himachal Pradesh " OM Mani Padme Hum "

 When we enter the wonderland of beautiful Lahaul valley , the scared recital  "OM Mani Padme Hum " vibrate in our ears. It is a scared recital in this valley. The continued repetitions  of this recital is believed the panacea for all real Or imaginary problems. 

The deeper  meaning of this mantra  is  :- "I invoke the path of truth and experience of all Universality. " "So that the Jewline Luminosity of my immortal mind be unfolded, within the depths of lotus centered consciousness, and, I will be wafted, with the ecstasy of breaking through all bonds and horizons. "

            The Beautiful view of Lahul Valley

The Lauhal is enclosed within the high ranges of the Greater Himalayas and  the Pir Panjal, and accessed either through the  Kunzam La or the Rohtang La and consisting of the Chandra-Bhaga river Watershed, is the ever fascinating land of  Lahaul Valley. Now the Atal Tunnel has facilitated the communication throughout the year. Other than the high peaks, fast flowing streams and  tranquil mountainous lakes the landscape of this area is dominated  by glaciers. 

The nature lovers, poets and other tourists from different parts of the country as well as abroad enjoy the natural beauty of this beautiful valley in winter and summer , which adds to economy of the area. 

The snow covered mountains in winter attract the tourists, and cool and calm climate in summer is also attract  the tourists to the beauty of this wonderland. 

Tourists enjoying the beauty of Lahaul Valley

Lahaul-Spiti  is a district of Himachal Pradesh from 1960 and one of the frontier district of India. The coordinates of this district are :-

31°44' 57" and 32° 59' 57" N Latitude and betwt 76 ° 46' 29" and 78 ° 41' 34" E Longitude. 

It is separated from Jammu &Kashmir in North, Tibet in the East and Kullu, Kinnaur in South-East and Chamba in South-West and West. Previously  the sole access to Lahaul -Spiti lies over the 3978 metres high Rohtang Pass but now Atal tunnel has made it easier. 

Tourists activity in Lahaul valley  always is joyful. 

The people of this area very gentle and follow the tenets of Buddhism. The famous Monasteries of Lahaul are Guru Ghantal, Tayul, Kardang, Gemur and Shashur which attract many tourists, researchers and pilgrims

             The beautiful view at Tandi

The major rivers are  Chandra, Bhaga, Spiti and Pin.  There twenty one big and small glaciers in Lahaul -Spiti district. There are  high passes through which communication on surface  with neighbouring countries is possible. These are:-

Rohtang Pass :- It is 13500 feet from mean sea level and connects Lahaul with Kullu. Rohtang Tunnel which is called Atal tunnel on the name of Atal Bihari Bajpeyee former Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has made the communication easier. 

Banghal Pass :- It lies between Lahaul and Bara Bangal, it is rarely used. 

Shing -dkon Pass :- It is 17000 feet from mean sea level and is between Lahaul and Zanskar , it is regularly used by people of Zanskar and Lahaul. 

Baralacha Pass :-  This pass with cross roads is 16500 feet from mean sea level. It lies between Lahaul and Ladakh. 

Kungti Pass :- This pass is 16000 feet from mean sea level and lies between Lahaul and Bharmaur district Chamba. It is mostly used by Gaddi shepherds. 

Kunzam Pass :- It a pass with all roads converging at 16000 feet from mean sea level. It lies between Lahaul and Spiti. 

Lahaul has an area about two thousands square miles and is situated between North latitude 30 ° 8' and 32° 59' and East Longitude 76 ° 30' and 77 ° 50 '. 

 Tourists enjoying in snow covered Lahaul valley

               " OM Mani Padme Hum "

One must visit this beautiful and adventure full valley. 

                                  By :- Er. R C Verma.