Exploring Pangi Himalaya: A World Beyond Civilization

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Pangi valleyâ€”a remote, snow-bound world beyond civilizationâ€”is located in the mid-Himalayan region known as Pangi range. Due to geographical conditions the valley remains cut-off from the rest of the world for more than six months in a year. Heavy snowfall and semi-arctic climate makes the living very tough in the valley. The access to the valley mainly is from Sach pass, Cheni pass or through Jammu and Kashmir. In all these treks a walk of 30-50 kms takes you to Pangi. This beautiful valley is sandwiched between Pir Panjal and Zanskar ranges. River Chandrabhaga flows through it."Pangi is a land of wonders, remarkable in its rugged grandeur, austere and exquisite beauty, it is a trekkerâ€™s paradise. It holds limitless charm and ultimate challenges for adventurous people. It has many unknown destinations, many unscaled peaks and many breath-taking trek routes. It is a place where myth is history and mystery is reality. The valley echoes with tales of wonder and supernatural. "This book is a detailed account of the place and the life of people living there. The life of Pangwals is a story of survival, of spirit of human struggle against the forces of nature. The lifestyle of Pangwals, their customs, traditions, institutions, folk dances and folk songs have been studied in this book. The book covers various aspects of Pangi Valley and its people such as: Introduction; Historical Background; Inhabitantsâ€™ Culture, Tradition and lifestyle; Treasure of Pangi; Sub-Valleys; Places of Interest: Gateways to the Valley; Trek Routes in the Valley; Winters in the Snow-Bound Valley; Fairs and festivals; Employees: the frustrated Lot; Tribal development policy; the changing scenario; Ecological impact assessment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Minakshi Chaudhry

Manakshi Chaudhry Kanwar did her postgraduation in journalism and Mass Communication besides Masters in English Literature, L.L.B. and postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare. Her interest in studying nature, peopleâ€™s lifestyles, customs and different aspects of culture grew in Nigeria, West Africa where she spent her early formative years. This was nurtured on her return to Himachal Pradesh where she traveled extensively as a correspondent of The Indian Express. Her scores of articles and short stories reflect her literary taste and her insight into various aspects of life in Himachal Pradesh and the intricate psychology of the hill people. Minakshi is married to an officer of Himachal Administrative Services. She and her husband lived in the remote Pangi valley for nearly three years. This book is a product of her extensive study of the valley where she trekked long distances and crossed mountain passes to reach the inaccessible hamlets. Her next major project is a book on places of interest in Himachal. She is also working on a research-based manuscript title â€˜Non-Government Organisations in H.P.: status and Roleâ€™.