Bush walk to 3300m

Pranav is Soma, Mona's brother.  One of his best buddies is Paaris, who didn't know the family connection to Rishabh until he came to the Shimla wedding. Also they say it's thanks to me that they visited. 

Paaaris is here to take us on a hike today from Jubal up to Kuppar, pronounced Cooper.

Firstly we go to the temple at the bottom, Baindra Devta (dev-Dave- deity). The priest puts water is my right hand that I must drink,  ties a string around my right wrist and gives us a handful of holy candy. Later I pass these onto Norpal who seems pretty grateful. 

The walk up is steep windy and on slippy ground . 

The view from the top is magic. We can see the Himalayas proper with a white range of snow capped peaks. 

Lunch is at Paaris's house. His mum cooked up a storm. 

The top level of the house is newly renovated and insulated as best they can, eg with 8mm glass. Is very comfortable. The kitchen has a bench top over which you look out over the valley. Paaris room is converted from the old  attic, has a vaulted roof with semi exposed beams, a very modern ensuite with a wall hung toilet. The home looks traditional from the outside but is right up to date inside.