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 PHYSICAL FEATURES The narrow road snakes its way through awe inspiring mountains and towering slopes, throwing up enormous clouds of dust. It passed by little hamlets, comprising a couple of houses built around pagoda-shaped mosques and box-like temples with sloping roofs made of corrugated iron. Children play cricket on improvised pitches on patches of land left fallow or laze around on conical haystacks. Weather-beaten Bakkarwal men, with their hennaed beards and loosely wound turbans, lead flocks of hairy mountain goats. Their children and womenfolk follow after them, driving mules laden with pots, pans and bedding - their mobile homes. The perfect picture of serenity.             Bhalessa is one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of Doda. Straddling the border with Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, the area derived its name from its people "Bhalay Loug" (The right people with right destiny). The adjoining areas inclu...
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Beer choo waterfall : Unlocking the tourism

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Bal Padri in Bhalessa J&K: unparalleled beauty

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 Sadaket Malik Bhalessa is a treasure trove of natural beauty, cultural richness, and an abundance of geographical hamlets that are waiting to be discovered. Let's take a detailed journey through the valleys and hamlets that make Bhalessa a unique and intriguing destination.  Lies amidst snow-capped mountains and enchanting coniferous forests, one such attracted name is Bal Padri. It is a treasure in Bhalessa. This captivating hill station, located in the Changa block, has remained unexplored, yet it offers immense beauty and allure to nature lovers, trekkers, and mountaineers.  Bhal Padri is perched at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,400 meters) above sea level. The landscape is a symphony of meandering streams, lush meadows, and dense forests. It's a paradise for nature enthusiasts and trekkers, making it a captivating location for outdoor adventures. The name Bhal Padri is derived from "Bhal," representing Bhalessa, and "Padri," named after the nearby loca...
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