Bara Bhangal: The story of a quiet village hidden in the mountains

Bara Bhangal is a small village in the middle of the high mountains and dense forests of Himachal Pradesh. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the noise of vehicles and the hustle and bustle, this village is completely different. It is not easy to reach here. No cars go there, no trains run. You have to travel a long distance, hike across mountains and only then are you able to come to this village. But this tough route provides you a chance to find out the real character of this village.

The villagers are extremely simple and genuine. They are dependent on animal husbandry, nature and agriculture. The villagers even continue to practice their ancient traditions. The villagers have kept their culture and beliefs in utmost care. Festivals, ceremonies, weddings, religious rituals - the mark of their tradition is evident in everything.

When snow blankets for most of the year, communication with the rest of the world is totally severed. But the villagers have got accustomed to it. They live in harmony and support one another.  Though their lives are extremely simple, there is a sort of peace and happiness in it.

If you visit Bara Bhangal, you can feel as if time has come to a halt. There is nothing but mountains, forests and cold air everywhere. There is no mobile connection, no internet, no urban chaos. Only nature and peace. Bara Bhangal is a paradise for nature lovers who wish to live in solitude.

This village shows us that peace and happiness are possible in life even apart from modernity. To live simply and simply amidst nature is also a wonderful delight.