Chalai Fields in Extremely hilly places of Himachal Pradesh, India

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The colorful plants you see in above photograph is known as Chalai. Chalai crop is mainly famous in upper himachal region which is coldest of all the places in the state. This crop is considered as good source of warmth for human body and bread is made out of the seeds of Chalai. This is usually very colorful crop seen in Upper Kullu and Shimla region. Fields with Chalai look amazing. This Photograph was shot during on of the Cycling event in Shimla and Kullu region during 2011. Event is popularly known as Mountain Terrain Biking Himachal Pradesh.

The colorful plants you see in above photograph is known as Chalai. Chalai crop is mainly famous in upper himachal region which is coldest of all the places in the state. This crop is considered as good source of warmth for human body and bread is made out of the seeds of Chalai. This is usually very colorful crop seen in Upper Kullu and Shimla region. Fields with Chalai look amazing. This Photograph was shot during on of the Cycling event in Shimla and Kullu region during 2011. Event is popularly known as Mountain Terrain Biking Himachal Pradesh.

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anindita paul said…
Lovely flowers in the wild
February 17, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Travellingcamera said…
Yes, Anindita. This colorful crop looks awesome. Imagine a mountain full of chalai and snow covered peaks in the background :)
February 17, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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