However, the food kept getting drowned in the hot water pond and the disciples looked at the Guru. Guru taught them a lesson in gratitude when he asked them to offer the food to God if you want to have it. And yes, as soon as it was pledged to be offered to God, food started floating.
Image Credit. Parvati Valley is situated in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. From the confluence of the Parvati River with the River Beas, the Parvati Valley runs eastwards, through a steep-sided valley from the town of Bhuntar, in the Kullu valley. The valley echoes of mystical power of nature and has lot to offer to the travelers. Kheerganga is situated in Parvati Valley at a distance of 22 km from Manikaran. Kheerganga or Kheer Ganga as the name suggest is Ganga River the Ganges River as White as a Kheer an Indian sweet dish made from milk and Rice The name Kheerganga came due to the milky waters of the river flowing in all its vastness and its streams flowing into Parvati valley from all sides of the mountain.
This trek leads through hilly terrain. KheerGanga remains snow-covered during winters and only gets temporary settlement during summers which make is a perfect hide-out for those who want to smoke weed, hash etc. The trek is very pleasant and offers some exhilarating views. The vegetation changes dramatically and opens up into a flatland that is graced by the occasional tent, the few guest houses and cafes and the temple premises which also comprises of the hot water spring.
KheerGanga is known for hot water stream which flows beneath the temple of Lord Shiva. Temple is highly revered hence alcohol is not permitted in KheerGanga however other kind of Intoxication are in surplus. There is well made pool to bathe in the hot water stream and water is really hot.
Its boundaries are also contiguous with the Pin Valley National Park. Spread over an area of sq. Built in the year , the park lies at an altitude of to meters.
The exquisite location and scenic surroundings of this park are highlighted with Deodar and Oak trees. Image Source. Known as the Amsterdam of India, the valley is well known for the cultivation of charas. Parvati Valley is ripe with myths and the folklores of Gods visiting and staying back. Let's throw light on some of the most interesting stories which surround this mystical valley.
It is said that Lord Shiva meditated in this valley for about 3, odd years. He is believed to have taken the form of a naga sadhu or a naked ash-smeared sanyasi. Seasons came and went and one day he opened his eyes and looked at this untouched, beautiful landscape and named it Parvati after his consort.
When Shiva and Parvati where staying in the Parvati Valley, Parvati happened to loose her earring, which had precious stones embedded in it, in the waters of a stream.
Upset with the loss, she came to Shiva asking him to retrieve it, who in turn asked one of his bhootaganas to find the jewel. However, the bhootagana returned, unable to find the jewel. Shiva is said to have opened his third eye, which brought about havoc and anarchy in the world.
To pacify Shiva, Sheshnag or the serpent god was appealed, who hissed and it gave rise to the flow of boiling water. The water which spread over the area eventually brought out the lost jewel and the place got its name, Manikaran. Sikh legends say that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism came to this place along with his disciple Bhai Mardana. Mardana felt hungry, but they could not find any food. They believe in their Devta, Jamlu Rishi.
It is said that the sage from the Puranas once inhabited the land and laid the foundation of democracy, which still works as a fully-functional parliamentary system. Chalal is a small village that you reach just by crossing the hanging bridge from Kasol. It is a straight walk rather than a trek but the views are delightful. Scores of hotels, homestays, and sites for those rave parties are located in this area.
Tosh is another small village that has benefitted from the tourism boom. It is kms after Barshaini, the last road head. There are shared cars that can take you to the village for a few hundred rupees. The best way here is to share with other people and save money. There are many restaurants and homestays. From Tosh, you can hike for an hour to reach Kutla, a more peaceful place apparently but I have not visited it.
Grahan is another small village trek from Kasol and another place where you can stay. It is around 10 kms from Kasol. A moderate trek and you can find accommodation in the village at INR The pine forest of Pulga has been renamed as fairy forest by some hippies many years ago, after they claim to have spotted fairies in the forest after a couple of days of hard-partying.
The Great Himalayan Trek only gets bigger and better. If you have a stomach for heavy adventure, you can trek up to Tirthan Valley and experience the wonderful transitions between the Sainj and Tirthan Valley.
The Pin Parvati Pass is a wonder to behold with its snowy crevices. Sitting in the lap of nature, is your ultimate two-day retreat in beauty and peacefulness. It is believed that he sat there meditating, and took the form of ash-smeared or that of a naga sadhu with time. After ages, Lord Shiva opened his eyes and looked around at this untouched, picturesque landscape, and named it after his consort, Parvati.
Hence, the name. It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were so amazed by the beauty of this spot that they decided to spend some more time here. Going by the lore, it is believed that they ended up spending years in this region. This holy site, located at a height of m, attracts tons of visitors from far and near. Famous for its hot springs, this is where Manu is believed to have recreated human life after the flood.
Also, as per the legends, when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were enjoying a walk in the valley, Goddess Parvati lost one of her earrings. When she came to Shiva and asked him to find it, he asked one of his bhootaganas to find the earring. It so happened that the bhootagana failed in the said task, which angered Lord Shiva, leading to havoc across the world. To pacify Shiva, serpent God or Sheshnag used his powers to give to the flow of boiling water.
The water spread across the area, which eventually brought back the earring, and the place also got its name, Manikaran.
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