Sari Pass
End of the Lug valley leading up to the Sari Pass. Lost the trail over here and was forced to take a U turn
Crystal
Crystal found in the higher altitude mountains near the Sari pass (3735m) connecting Barot and Lug valleys in Himachal. A crystal is a solid material whose atoms, molecules are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure recognized by their shape, consisting of flat faces with sharp angles
Kadaun
Narrow trail along the steep Lug valley slopes towards Kadaun village at the base of the Bhuvu pass
Shalang
The small hamlet of Shalang built high above the river overlooking the Lug valley
Gramang
Kids from Gramang village giving me company on the way from Shalang to Kadaun in Lug valley
Wet Grinder
Hydro powered grinder in the village of Gramang
Hamlets
The Lug valley is dotted with numerous small hamlets on both sides where houses are built with traditional materials of wood and stones