Shangarh Is Picture Perfect
Introduction Shangarh is a small village nestled amidst the mountains on the left bank of the Sainj. It is also the most picturesque human settlement I've seen till date. :) The defining image of Shangarh Shangarh's calling card is the beautiful alpine meadow surrounded by a fringe of tall pines and the old temple of Sangchul Mahadev at its corner. But our not-so-perfect planning and lack of detailed information meant that we got a chance to see the real extent of beauty that a quaint and untouched Himalayan village could offer. Oh yes, we were the only tourists in the village for that period. -x-x-x- Getting In The Sainj valley is a non-touristy place spoiled by the many hydel projects. However, there are some places of interest located higher in the mountains - like Shangarh on the left bank and Shenshar on the right. Shangarh on the map The highway to Kullu-Manali has an iconic tunnel just before Aut. One has to skip this tunnel on the left an...