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The Malana
people neither know when their village was first
inhabited, nor where they themselves came from. A vague
legend current in the valley describes the formation of
the village to the legendary god Jamlu, alias Jumduggn;
but this is quite a mythical individual, although
temples to his honor are very numerous in Kullu. Malana
is divided into two portions, the upper and lower
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Duration : 6 days
(CHANDRAKHANI
TO MALANA)
1st
day: Manali (1,928m)to Rumsu (2,377m)
24km
Bus service is available up to
Naggar,
21km from Manali. Delightfully situated on a wooded
slope and commanding and extensive view of the
valley, it is famous for its temples, ancient
castle, and the Roerich Art Gallery.. |
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2nd
day: Rumsu to Chandrakhani (3,500m)
8km
The legend says that
thousands of years ago, Jamlu (Presiding deity of
Malana) was carrying a basket containing Gods of
Kullu. On the top of the pass when he opened the
casket, a very strong wind blew the Gods allover
Kullu valley to their present abodes. Since than the
valley is known as the valley of Gods. A striking
view of Deo Tibba over looking the Malana glen and
other snow crowned giants on the Spiti border is
obtainable.
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3rd
day: Chandrakhani to Malana (2,651.7 m)
7km
Malana comprises two
villages about a hundred yards apart. Village
containing temple buildings is considered sacred and
no one wearing leather shoes is allowed with in its
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4th
day: Malana to Rashol (2,598m)
.19 km
A wonderful view of
Pin Parvati range of mountains.
5th
day: Rashol to Kasol (1,585m)
8 km
Charmingly situated
rest house :a broad expanse of clean white sand ;
a striking view of aiguilles. |
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6th
day:
Kasol
to Jari (1,524m)
9km
Nestles on a hill
side shelf well above the Parvati river clean
comfortable and welcome resting place. Kasol to
Jari is motor able. It is located on
Manikaran-Bhuntar road.
Jari
to Bhuntar (900m) motor able
12km |
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Malana
inhabitants have maintained a fiercely independent
cultural position in many ways and admit of no authority
in their religious and social matters except that of
Jamlu Devta (Deity).
While
almost all other gods of Kullu pay homage to and bow
before Lord Raghunath Ji, Jamlu does not, implying
thereby that the inhabitants of Malana were independent
and so inaccessibly situated as not to be subjected by
Kullu Rajas. |
