Back in the year 2009, I drove through one of the most dangerous roads (History Channel says so) to reach Kinnaur. To be honest, it is not that dangerous. It was back in the old days, but now its wider then many other roads in Himachal. The district Kinnaur was opened for the outsiders in the year 1989. The inaccessibly, preserved its natural beauty for many decades. Then development knocked its door. Roads were carved out of the mountain cliffs to make way for the motorised transport.
The climatic condition was found perfect for the cultivation of Apples, so people started cultivating this delicious cash crop. In just few years, prosperity entered the region. People were happy, but the government was not. Nor where the big industrialists. They saw a great opportunity lying unexploited. They could use the rivers to make money and the government can use them for employment and power. So the government gave a green signal to many hydro power projects in the region. Dams were built, roads were widened and rivers were controlled . The locals also generated huge amount of income by selling their land to the hydo power projects. All the while, the development kept sustainability away from it.
As you enter the valley, you are welcomed by the ugly sight of the hydro power projects, but as you drive deeper into the valley, the will experience the true untouched beauty of the Great Himalayan landscapes and its people.
I took these pictures four years ago when I had bought a new full frame camera. Hope you like them.
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well no wrds fr ur work sir g…!! amazing photography..!! \m/
Just amazing pics …mind blowing ,,,makes me fall in Love with Himachal more and more ..
love your work.
Awesome.. Love your photography…
Mr. Khagta,
I am a fan of your art. Once again splendid pics . Outstanding job. My congratulations.
Great work.
wow!!! i just love the work u have done…………. actually i was finding something the himachal pradesh and then suddenly i have seen your page on fb…………….. and just waana say that you r amazing .
superb…..speechless work…
Great view, the place looks amazing and you have captured it beautifully.
Dear Himanshu
My heartiest congratulation to see ur efforts , Pl. carry on BUT remember try to preserve kinnaur nature at any cost even my all rfforts will be on yr door. contact me :9418223137.
Beautifully captured..
awesome pic yar .
nice job excelent
Wow..Great Pictures..Himachal such a beautiful place.
hi himanshu…..very very lively pics….it’s very hard to say anything ’bout….waiting for more…best wishes…..
Thanks a lot Subhra. 🙂
great effort keep it up mr . khagta.
great
Thanks. Mr., although I have not ever been to Kinnaur, HP but your goodself has made my mind up to be there soon. Seeing the pics, I can not wait a longer as I am, too, fond of making immediate tours
khagte, these pictures are killer.
Encouraging and inspiring.. I plan to do the same itinerary with trip to himachal and travel the new world…hopefully soon.
Thanks a lot 🙂
Hello,
I have started a travel initiative called The SquareTrip. We are planning a road trip to Chitkul in April. Can we please use this page to show people how amazing Kinnaur is?
Thanks,
Pranshu Sharma
+91 7838 072 999
Hi Pranshu!
You are free to share the link but if you want to use the pictures on your websites, then you’ll have to purchase the licenses.
Regards
Nice pictures and nice collection
Thanks a lot Suraj!
Hi!
Can kids (5-9) are okz for Kaza trip in Oct.
Hi Shaswati!
If they are all right with the cold then its totally fine. The temperature stays below 10ËšC and can go in the freezing at night in the end of Oct. Be sure you wear warm winter clothes.