The temples have been built as per the traditional Western Himalayan style – alternate layers of stone and timber. This style ensures that during earthquakes, the structures sway instead of resisting the quake.
Tag Archives | Himachal Pradesh
List of articles on Himachal Pradesh. Includes detailed descriptions of the various sites, pictures, and hotel reviews.
Shinga Rishi Temple
Shinga Rishi temple, located on the hills above Banjar Market, is a beautiful three tiered wooden structure with shades of green and blue.
Paramjyoti Mandir
The Paramjyoti Mandir, located on the way to Harmony Hall, was built by Stokes in 1937. There are no idols in this temple. There is a hawan kund and a painting of ‘Krishna and Arjuna’ in the inner sanctum.
Harmony Hall
The Harmony Hall, built by Stokes in 1912, has an unique architecture with elements from the local pahadi architecture mixed with those from the West. It was named after his ancestral home in New Jersey.
Saroga Forest Nature Walk
On most days, Thakur Saheb, the amiable host of Banjara’s Orchard Retreat, takes his guests on a nature walk through the Saraoga Forest.
Tethys Resort, Narkanda
Owned and managed by Sanjeev Dogra on his family estate, the relatively new Tethys Resort is located about 1.5kms from Narkanda bazaar, towards Thanedar.
Hatu Peak
Even half-done it was absolutely gorgeous with carvings of the highest quality; would love to see it after completion!
Photos : Trek to Daru (Narkanda, HP)
He 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.
Rohru Town
Rohru, an administrative and commercial center, is located about 15 kms from Hatkoti.
