The day I arrived at Palampur my hosts at the Holiday Home Hotel (it is a home based hotel) asked me, “so what would you do today”? And I told them “nothing” as I was way too tired. True to the form after breakfast I went to sleep, the effect of Avomine was still taking its toll. They literally woke me up for lunch at 2.20 pm! After food I read a book till about 4.00 pm and then told them that I was going out for a walk.
I had no idea where I was going, I just wanted to feel less guilty about all the good food I was eating by walking off some of it! I knew I wanted to walk away from the bazaar on this day (on many other days I happily walked towards the bazaar and gajar ka halwa) and I took the path a little beyond the HPTDC Tea Bud Hotel that says Lohna Hills. A while later I saw the open fields and knew that I was going in the right direction. The sun was getting low so taking pictures was even more beautiful.
From the main road I was not getting the desired angle on the shots. Then I saw someone moving on a narrow lane which was much better for catching the scene. I walked swiftly that way and remained there till the sun went down!
And all these pictures are from that aimless walk. That is what I love about the hills. Walk which ever way you want and you will get something worth remembering! I think I will go back to Palampur but I have to go to Barot first!
The red glow on the mountains look beautiful. Nice clicks!
http://www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in
Thanks Niranjan.
Lovely images of the mountain tops – rust colored and lustrous. So you had a nice lazy relaxing day !
Yes Rama it was a great place!
lovely!!! aimless walks so many times end up as memorable walks! those are what i am planning for the next few days!
Anu hope you had a good time.
What a beautiful place! That walk must have been beautiful too. Those are some great photos, btw.
Thank you Divya.
What a wonderful morning!!!!!!
Debopam it was evening actually but beautiful as you said!
Mridula!! What lovely pictures!! Really, when you walk alone into quiet and tranquil hills, it is a memorable experience.
India is indeed beautiful and incredible!! Makes me want to go there
Niyati many thanks for stopping by and the wonderful comment.
beautiful shots!
Thank you Meenakshi.
That red hue of the evening peaks… it never fails in the Himalayas…
Aimless walks are the best…you find the best views when you are not trying too hard…
Thank you Jitaditya 😀
I lived in Kangra Valley for a month..Basically I stayed near Chetru Village between Kangra and Dharamshala..I did a lot of aimless walk on the hills and in the middle of the green terraced fields there..I also walked in the tea gardens Palampur..Those all were wonderful days of life, that I enjoyed very much.
I have to take a month long break in my life before I retire for good! Have not done it till now 🙁
absolutely stunning!
Thank you Maitreyee.
Hello guys!!!!..
Is november, a gud time to visit palampur.
pls help.
Sanil, New delhi
Sanil if you are willing to take in cold nights why not? You will also avoid the Holiday rush. This visit of mine was early December and it was good.
Thanks Mridula!…….seems like its rly gonna help!…..Thank u!