Lord Shiva took it upon himself to drink the poison that churned out during the Sangar Manthan. On drinking the poison, his throat turned blue and from then on Lord Shiva was called Neelkanth. This temple is supposedly where he drank the poison. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Pray at the temple dedicated to Laxman and after who the town of Laxmanjhoola is named. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Visit the Akhileshwar Temple in Laxmanjhoola. You will find the biggest image of Shiva in his phallic form here. There is also a Shiv Ling that is allegedly made from solidified mercury. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
A little over 40 kilometers away from Keylong is the temple cum gompa at Triloknath, a wonderful place of worship that epitomises equality of faiths. Revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, it is a wonderful example of peace, harmony and equanimity. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
The Roerich Art Gallery is a must visit destination when in Kullu and Manali. An ardent defender of the arts, the Roerich Pact is named after Nocholas Roerich. He settled amidst the mountains of Kullu, lived in this house and finally died here. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Dilli Haat is a concept shopping arena showcasing artists, artisans, crafts and food from all over India. Modelled after the weekly, modular, mobile and flexible village markets, Dilli Haat brings the concept into the heart of cosmopitan, urban Delhi. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Visit the unique National Rail Museum in New Delhi, focussed on preserving and showcasing Indian Railways' rich heritage. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Tandi is a one horse town just short of Keylong on the Manali-Leh highway. It may be a small town but the one place of importance here is the gas station, the only one for 365km. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Allegedly built 6,000 years ago, the Marikula Mata Temple is a wooden structure and has exquisite carvings from the Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata.. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.
Learn how to build a fire while camping. For more videos on destinations, gear reviews, how tos, documentaries, health tips, forts, palaces, fairs, festivals, marketplaces, road trips, etc visit http://www.dirtyoldboots.com.