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Jalori turns white! Picture credit: @r.o.h.i.tt #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays #jaloripass #himachalinwinters #snowinhimalayas (at Jalori Pass & Saryolsar Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPeqTOnurF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jv2475fv76ur

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When we first saw this, we were tourists. And this was the first invitation by the valley. It felt like we belonged. A welcome, strange sense of calm enveloped us. We fell in love. So when our guest @r.o.h.i.tt shared this picture it brought back memories. Memories of finding a home beyond home, of finding peace, of feeling like a tiny dot in the universe, of marvelling nature and the balance she creates. . #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays #jaloripass #himachalinwinters #snowinhimalayas (at Jalori Pass & Saryolsar Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqOmYQBndos/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bmqiooqvnozg

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Now that Jalori pass (40 minutes drive). has had season's first snow, it is time to keep warm! First on the list of useful things that keep you warm is Spiced rum! It has the goodness of cinnamon, ginger and a dozen other things. And then it is rum. Couldn't possibly go wrong, could it? #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking #snowdrinks #wintersinhimachal (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqL_7hvHsay/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n0bks85onl6

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The valley is just magic waiting to happen. A 10-minute drive would take you to landscapes right out of a postcard. Come, live a dream. #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJgN70Hcsa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hf7eqc6d0kl9

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This is Rohit, our chef. On days when he is relatively free he happily volunteers to help the locals in picking wood from the Forest. Wood is what would sustain us all in the winter. Here's to saviours of the soul - Bonfires and hot toddies.

#tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqID1JlH6qc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qb6sf211vadr

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The library was an idea born out of a conversation with Mr. Dabey Ram, our friend, contractor, architect, designer and philosopher. We were sitting and mulling over what do with the corner space on first level of the land. I hesitated, 'library?' I could see the man panicking. I don't blame him. He had after all lived in a house that resembled a warehouse thanks to the library in Faridabad. 'You are going to make me lug cartons of books,'he mumbled. Dabey Ram and I ignored his panic. 'Bahut acha idea hai ji. Ban jaegi,' Dabey Ram quietly added. And then he went on to build it without as much as discussing it with the man-in-charge! While it was getting made, people flooded my house with books and Dabey Ram came to the rescue again! He offered space in his home for books till the library came up. It was surreal. Abhigya, the mad woman you see reading to the kids, volunteered to set it upmout if the blue. Before I could let the nervousness of hows and whats get to me, we had set it up! Today the library at the premises is open all days for all people. You could be staying with us or not. Doesn't matter. Library is for everyone. Initially the children used to shy away and had to be invited in to come and read. Now, they trot around as if they own the place and very confidently demand that I or any unsuspecting reader, read to them. It is blissful. #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays #Libraryinthehimalayas #library (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqG3FHcBdVl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13dcxup66dqeg

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The dogs of the valley are a testimony of the love they receive. Unlike Delhi or other cities, they do not shy away from people. They trust us, follow us all across the valley and adopt us. The love that they get and give can be felt in the air.

Like proper city people, when we started the construction, we got the entire boundary lined with chicken wiremesh to deter the stray animals. That’s what city people do! Thankfully we soon learnt our lesson.

A day later, a line of six chickens was found strutting in through a hole they had managed to create. A day was spent trying to find the gap since we didn’t want our neighbours to think that we were baiting lunch! We found it and sealed it. Over the next few days, six chickens, four dogs and a pair of bouncing kids trespassed. They always found or created a way.

The poor chickens didn’t last the season as some dog or the other got them. Nevertheless, in their short life, they taught us to welcome. They would cluck their way rightfully to the lawn and demand breakfast everyday. The dogs lounged wherever they had to and made sure their snacks were always stocked in the kitchen. The kids ended up in the library with books and paint!

This one in the picture is Ronnie. For now he is keeping away since Gulab-Jamin’s mum ‘GetLost’ doesn’t approve. We have a feeling he will return too.

#tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays⠀#dogsofhimachal #dogsofinstagram #dogsofhimalayas (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqEUhh8h6Ap/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kmhaea8jaxfr

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Dear @eeshasingh, We miss the rusks. And the cuddles. Sincerely, Rusks ka packet kaha rakha? (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBqV58HZd-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v1lartuz4szz

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Even the wild flowers and weeds have a beauty of their own here!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_esbHnqOW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ca4x0ess6td5

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How much longer you reckon before we can jump over? Umm, I think 2.8 inches. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9baNQnvEa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=79hkazzd1wn6

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Mood of the day captured by @eeshasingh #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀ #himalayanhomestays https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9J9ngnROW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=myrfo63my7lu

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Life goes on. Day after day. The daily grind. Struggles. Fights. Just to keep afloat. Every once in a while one needs to reboot. Come, rejuvenate and reset. ⠀⠀ #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀⠀ #himalayanhomestays https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp6voNgHf33/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=153utnholo34h

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Best time to trek to Raghupur fort and spend the day watching Eagles glide past. #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀ #himalayanhomestays #birdsoftirthan (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4IJUIntvn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pucpf27h42fc

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The Forest edgers are busy today. Diwali =Genda phool, diyas and smiles. Picture credit @eeshasingh #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking⠀ #himalayanhomestays https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4Hc2cn6Bp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bc9bksf7nw8z

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That's Gulab-Jamun's mum, Get lost. We are yet to come across a mum better than her. Every day GetLost walks about 4 kms to come here and check on them, feed them, groom them and cuddle with them. Picture credit: @eeshasingh #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking #dogsofhimachal #dogsofinstagram (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp37lG3nSpp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jnn5df5dfiic

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A hike in the mountains would take you to the colours of Fall. It is nothing short of magic. Come, experience the Himalayas. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #tirthan #tirthanvalley #tirthandairies #greathimalayannationalpark #troutfishing #theforestedge #themountainlife #theforestedgetirthan #instaholidays #himalayas #himachal #himachalpradesh #himachalhomestay #himachalhomestays ⠀⠀ #Nature #Wildlife #Trekking #Mountains #StoriesFromTheHimalayas #travel #holidays #hiking (at The Forest Edge, Tirthan Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3VqPRnj3W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=79fgk20dkdj1

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How do you say no to those faces? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2FqtTnZHD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8hljyxok7syz