Narkanda : Trek to Daru Village
Daru, a small hamlet with about 15 houses, is about 5 Kms from Narkanda.
The trail forks off NH-22 right next to the road which leads up to Hatu Peak.
Terraced fields
In awe with Himachal
What was once the King of the Road
Trail
Abandoned pickup
Daru Village
We bumped in Joginder, a Daru resident, just outside the village. He was very friendly (like most Himchalis) and offered to take us to the village temple in the middle of Marijuana and Pea fields. I think the pea plants were more of a decoy.
Temple, Daru Village
After our visit to the temple, Joginder insisted that we have a cuppa with him at his newly constructed home.
With Joginder’s niece
With Joginder’s niece
Since it was getting dark, we bid a hurried goodbye and scrammed.
Way back to the hotel
Shepherd and co on their way home
A long way to go
wow! marvelous, amazing heart thundering post