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Kareri Village, Himachal Pradesh, India

Kareri Village in Pictures

Posted on February 3, 2015April 12, 2021

There have been occasions when while posting a picture I have thought, “well I probably made it look better than it actually was!” On the other hand for each of the Kareri Village pictures I can safely say that the picture is actually inferior to the scenes. Try as I may, I was not able to truly capture the beauty of this small Himalayan village in my photographs. Still, I have to share what I got and here I go.

1. Blue Fronted Redstart

Blue Fronted Redstart
Blue Fronted Redstart

Kareri was a paradise for birding. The birds would flock around the house of my hosts itself. A red capped waterstart was a regular to the frontyard. It took me sometime to figure out the true identity of this beauty, the blue fronted redstart which was perching shyly on one of the branches a little away from the house. It is my first sighting of this delight.

2. A Poetry in Yellow

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Sarson Ke Phool

I can’t write poetry even to save my life. Barring a few (“miles to go before I sleep” leaps immediately to the mind) I hardly read poetry. But that is slowly changing. I do not run away as soon as I see poetry anymore. Maniparna it is you who changed it for me! And somehow these flowers look worthy of a poetry to me!

3. The Mighty Dhauladhars

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The Mighty Dhauladhars

I do not know what fascinates me but there is something about the mountains that makes me happy. I was looking at the light falling high up, forming the two lines on the otherwise dark face. I actually wanted to climb and stand there. However, I have no mountaineering skills at all. And yet the mountains fascinate me so, always.

4. The Fairy Fields

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A Field in Bloom, Kareri

My eyes are more used to seeing concrete at a stretch than flowers! So you have to forgive me if I compare it to a fairy field! However, I have a suspicion that the locals who see it daily do not give it so much as a second favored glance!

5. A Cloudy Symphony

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A Cloudy Symphony

If I will be honest, I wanted blue skies and the mountains glowing red in the evening light. But since June 2013 all I get is clouds and mist, for most of the time. I do hope the mountains take me back in their favor and soon.

6. A Frosty Display

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Frost on the Leaves

The day I was leaving, there was frost on the ground. My feet made such a crunching sound while I walked through the fields. I was a bit scared that I might slip. I am not at all confident even on mere frost, what to say of snow!

7. A Place to Call Home

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A Home by Yellow Fields

You cannot call me a romantic. I love to spend my vacation at such scenic places. But I know the nearest hospital is far away and there is only one school in the neighborhood which is up to 8th standard. And yet for a while I did wish that there was a place by the yellow fields that I could call home.

8. The Blue Skies

The Blue Skies
The Blue Skies

The blue skies appeared miraculously in the morning on the day I had to leave. I ventured out to spend a few hours walking by, enjoying the view. To me now it seems but obvious that there should be blue skies when I am leaving the mountains, that has been the trend for more than one year now.

9. The Parting Shot

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The Parting Shot

As the jeep started moving out of Kareri, I saw this scene and started fiddling with my cell phone. Guessing correctly that I wanted to click a picture, Sohan ji asked the driver to stop the vehicle for a few seconds. So, that is how the parting shot was captured.

10. Beautiful Outskirts of Dharamshala

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Beautiful Dharamshala

This was also one of the jeep shots, where I got down to click this picture. It was still so beautiful on the outskirts of Dharamshala. Now when it comes to the main hill stations, I find them so over constructed!

Do let me know which picture is your favorite!

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32 thoughts on “Kareri Village in Pictures”

  1. Shikha Gautam says:
    February 3, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    Gorgeous yet earthy photos and such simple descriptions. I love the post for the simplicity of it πŸ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 3, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words Shikha.

      Reply
  2. VJ SHARMA says:
    February 4, 2015 at 2:35 am

    I love this region around Dharmshala and Palampur. Every year, I plan 2-3 trips to this part because of some good friend around this place and love being there. Your post has refreshed my memories.

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 9:41 am

      Lucky you are VJ.

      Reply
  3. Paresh G. Kale says:
    February 4, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Lucky are those who live here πŸ™‚ and you too !

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Thank you so much Paresh.

      Reply
  4. Anu says:
    February 4, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Beautiful, Mridula! My fav one is of the yellow flowers.. so pretty… hope i can go there someday

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Thank you so much Anu. I too loved the yellow flowers!

      Reply
  5. Param says:
    February 4, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Beautiful pictures and beautiful experiences. Can you tell me which in which part of the year did you visit this beautiful villGe?

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 9:51 am

      I just came back from the trip Param. I did it in January end.

      Reply
  6. Kalpanaa says:
    February 4, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Looks like a fabulous trip Mridula. My favourite pics – can I pick two? – are the blue fronted redstart and the Parting Shot.

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Kalpana.

      Reply
  7. Anita says:
    February 4, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Lovely pics! Incredible India πŸ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thank you so much Anita.

      Reply
  8. dNambiar says:
    February 4, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Oh my!
    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

    I’m sure you had a peaceful and refreshing few days.
    Lovely pictures, Mridula.

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Yes Divya, I needed it so. Thank you so much for your kind words.

      Reply
  9. Ankita Sinha says:
    February 4, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    Such beautiful pictures Mridula.You are tempting me to pack my bags and head there now!

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      You will love it Ankita.

      Reply
  10. Niranjan says:
    February 4, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Lovely captures of the wonderful landscapes.

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you Niranjan.

      Reply
  11. Moon says:
    February 4, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    This place looks magical through your lenses. And it’s difficult to choose one favorite…still I have managed to pick one and that is – “A Field in Bloom, Kareri”

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you so much Moon, the mustard flowers were indeed pretty.

      Reply
  12. sindhoooo says:
    February 4, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    I would say, heaven on earth! I am in love with almost all the pictures – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 πŸ™‚ I wish, if I could visit Kareri! It is just awesome! Thanks Mridula, for visiting this place and sharing your fabulous clicks with us πŸ™‚
    TC! Keep smiling πŸ™‚

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Do go sometime Sindhu, have you been to the Himalayas?

      Reply
  13. Indrani says:
    February 4, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Heavenly stuff! Great series!

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 4, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you so much Indrani.

      Reply
  14. rupam { xhobdo } says:
    February 5, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    So beautiful photos, Thanks for your post. Great

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 5, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you so much Rupam.

      Reply
  15. Priyanka Singh says:
    February 5, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    For me it’s Frosty Display, anyone can see the crispness of ice deposits. Merger of green and white, very well captured. I love that

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 5, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much Priyanka.

      Reply
  16. Chaitali says:
    February 7, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous photos! Love the fairy fields one…

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    1. Mridula says:
      February 18, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you so much Chaitali.

      Reply

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I am Mridula Dwivedi and I started this blog in 2005. It has been an amazing ride. I have visited 33 countries till date! I have worked with many tourism boards and prominent travel companies. My blog was featured on the BBC and the Guardian.

I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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