For sheer geographical diversity, few places in the world are as richly endowed as Himachal Pradesh. Low rolling hills just a couple of hundred meters above sea level, climb on to touch the core of the Himalaya Mountains. Here lie peaks that are several thousand meters high and never lose their perennial snows. Then, past these forbidding heights lie a visually stunning cold desert of the Trans Himalaya. This variety of nature opens immense possibilities for a wide range of adventure and tourism.
Amid this unique geographical region, there is the hidden jewel in the Himalayas, my home town Rampur Bushahr. At a distance of 120 km from Shimla, Rampur is well connected via National Highway 5 which passes through the picturesque slopes of Narkanda at a height of 9000 feet. As one climbs down, the majestic and mighty serpentine curves of river Satluj get visible. An additional one and half hour drive along the Satluj leads you to the capital of the once-famous former princely kingdom of Rampur Bushahr during the British Raj. Located by the banks of River Satluj, it, occupied a very strategic location as it fell on the ancient route to Afghanistan, Ladakh, Tibet, and China and thus the town of Rampur Bushahr benefitted and flourished from a wide range of economic and cultural activities. It is still a bustling business town and the melting pot of cultures of the region.
There are many attractions on the way to Rampur Bushahr from Shimla such as the snow skiing spot of Narkanda, Hatu Temple at an altitude of 14000 feet, apple orchard of the Kotgarh belt, and the scenic Satluj Valley, and more. From historical places to the temple villages there’s a lot to see and to do here. Ancient Bhimakali Temple at Sarahan which is 45 km away from Rampur Bushahr is a very famous and main attraction in the region.
Asia’s largest Hydro-electric Project at Jhakri is the new feather in the cap of this once princely state. A gateway to tribal districts of Himachal such as Kinnaur, Spiti, and further to Tibet and Ladakh, the town of Rampur has been the main educational and communication center of the area. The highlight of the town is a fair called Lavi Mela, which is arguably one of the biggest fairs of North India is held here every year in the month of November. This fair is popular among the travelers alike. Some of the best things to buy during the fair include Chilgoza or Pine nuts, finest Pashmina Shawls made of soft sheep wool, crop produce, handicraft items, and dry fruits from Kinnaur. The area is a fruit basket producing a large variety of fruits all year round such as Prunes, Apples, apricot, Pears, and Persimmon. Lately, the area along the low-lying banks of Satluj has started producing good quality mangoes & guavas.
In the heart of Rampur town are some of the ancient Hindu and Buddhist shrines worth a visit. These include Raghunath Temple, Ayodhya temple, Sri Satya Narayana Temple, and Dumgir Budha Temple, which is most famous for its large prayer wheel. Another great attraction is the Padam Palace, an interesting structure built in the colonial and Pahari style of architecture. The palace adds a kind of statement to this simple yet rustic mountain town. It is also the residence of the erstwhile Royal family of Rampur, Raja Virbhadra Singh who holds the record of being the Chief Minister of the state of Himachal six times.
A synonym of Rampur is its very famous Bushari Topi often seen adorned on the heads of famous politicians and celebrities. The cap is a regular feature amongst the locals who flaunt it at all events and gatherings.
Rampur Bushahr is now connected throughout the year by all-weather roads. The town has more to give than to take in terms of experience, learning, and relaxation, so, do plan a visit!
India with its 1.3 Billion people is the largest democracy in the world, and became a Republic on January 26, 1950 with its own Constitution, Independent executive, Representative and Judicial organs, Federal Governance structure, that have stood the test of time.
The Indian Constituent Assembly, which met for the first time on December 9, 1946, created the Indian Constitution in less than three years. This was a monumental achievement in the face of immense challenges, such as the Partition of India.
IAGB chose to celebrate this auspicious occasion by exploring India’s Journey to becoming a Republic. Thus India’s 72nd Republic Day, 2021 Celebrations commenced with a very informative two-part Learning Series on Jan 16th and Jan 17th 2021 open to all ages, in collaboration with a few teachers from Shishu Bharati.
Sadly, we have reached a new milestone. More than 500,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. thus far. But there is new hope. On Dec 11, 2020, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19, and exactly a week later, on Dec 18, 2020, FDA issued an EUA for the Moderna vaccine. EUA is given during a public health emergency, when the scientific evidence available shows that the product may be effective and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product. Often, in due time, once more data is gathered, full FDA approval is obtained. It is important to know, however, that the FDA’s review of the vaccines for the EUA was thorough and rigorous, with no steps skipped to ensure the safety of these vaccines. Thousands of people participated in these clinical trials and millions have safely taken these vaccines to this point.
Both these vaccines are mRNA vaccines. They have a synthetic genetic material called mRNA that instructs your cells to make a unique piece of the COVID-19 virus called the “spike protein”. This then causes your body’s immune system to produce antibodies against the “spike protein”, hence protecting you from the real virus if you are ever exposed. It is very important to note that you cannot develop the actual COVID-19 disease from the vaccine.
Currently, the Moderna vaccine is approved for people 18 years and older and the Pfizer vaccine for people 16 years and older. These vaccines are given to people in two doses, 21 days apart for Pfizer or 28 days apart for Moderna. The effectiveness of the vaccines has only been studied after two doses, so it is important you get both doses. After both doses, people can be protected from severe COVID-19 disease up to 95%. The CDC allows for a 4-day grace period for timing of the second dose, however, if your second dose is for some reason given later than this, you do not need to restart the vaccine. The CDC has recommended that people get the same version of vaccine for both doses, because that is what the data in the clinical trials were based on. They have indicated, however, that in exceptional circumstances, if the same version is not available, a person can take a different version as second dose.
The most commonly reported side effects are soreness at the site of the injection as well as flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, body aches, chills or fevers after the vaccine. These self-limiting side effects tell us that the body is building protection against the virus. To date, people who have had allergic reactions to the vaccine have all recovered quickly. This risk of allergic reaction is very small and is similar to the risk of allergic reaction associated with any other medication or vaccine. At this time, there are no known reactions or interactions between oral medications and the vaccines, so it is safe for you to get it even if you are on any medications.
While we know the vaccine prevents you from getting severe COVID-19 disease, we are not sure yet to what extent it prevents the spreading of the virus that causes COVID-19. For this reason, even after you receive the vaccine, you should continue social distancing, wearing masks in public and following other CDC guidelines to reduce risk of transmission at this time. These restrictions will likely ease up in future as more and more people get vaccinated. The vaccine will provide you and your family an added layer of protection against this horrible COVID-19 disease and also will help us become one step closer to achieving herd immunity and conquering this pandemic.
The Massachusetts Department of Health has developed a plan to vaccinate everyone in the state who wants to be vaccinated. Doing so will take several months. Below is a chart explaining the phases in which vaccine rollout is happening. We are currently in phase II.
Vaccines are being offered to eligible people at several different types of locations:
Mass vaccination sites such as at Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, the DoubleTree in Danvers, the Eastfield Mall in Springfield, the Natick Mall, and the former Circuit City in Dartmouth
General vaccination sites such as health care locations, pharmacies and grocery stores
Local vaccination sites which may be open only to residents of select and towns. Please get information about when and where you can get yours and get it!
Social media can easily and quickly spread information, including false information, so it is important that you go to reliable sources like the CDC, FDA and your doctor for accurate information. Here are some useful links:
Finally, multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are circulating globally. Specifically, variants from the UK, South Africa and Brazil have gained attention. These variants seem to spread more easily and quickly than other variants, which may lead to more cases of COVID-19. So far, studies suggest that antibodies generated through vaccination with currently authorized vaccines recognize these variants but the protection may be less. There may soon be vaccine booster shots available to address these new variants.
India with its 1.3 Billion people is the largest democracy in the world, and became a Republic on January 26, 1950 with its own Constitution, Independent executive, Representative and Judicial organs, Federal Governance structure, that have stood the test of time.
The fact that India was a British colony only 75 years ago and after independence in 1947, has grown into one of the largest economies and one of the most influential countries on the world stage, is in itself a noteworthy achievement.
The Indian Constituent Assembly, which met for the first time on December 9, 1946, created the Indian Constitution in less than three years. This was a monumental achievement in the face of immense challenges, such as the Partition of India.
In this 2 session event, we will explore how this monumental achievement to become a Republic came about and understand the difficulties that were faced.
Did you know
The first Republic in the world was in ancient Vaishali in modern day Bihar?
India had a Declaration of Independence (Purna Swaraj) and a flag almost two decades before Independence?
The Constituent Assembly debated and voted on three models of governance: American presidential system, British Westminster parliamentary system and the Swiss Federation system?
The first draft of the Indian Constitution was written by Benegal Narsing Rau, a distinguished constitutionalist, judge and civil servant?
If you did not know the above, come join us on Jan 16th and 17th and get to know the answers to these and much more….
Though the current state of affairs put the globe on pause, this gave me time and opportunity to reflect on many aspects; it has driven me to innovate continuously and revisit my priorities. Covid-19 is indeed new and unfamiliar to everyone, the isolation and separation we now face does not feel amicable to many of us. However, in reality, the world (us) needed a time-out to remember how to appreciate what (world) it had but forgot to experience.
Let’s forget that pandemic spurred creative movements across platforms like Zoom, Instagram and Facebook. Many people took to “going Live” on platforms to connect with their friends and family at home for special occasions. We all witnessed the power of connecting socially – via virtual celebrations, get-togethers, virtual graduations, happy hours, birthdays and more. I have noticed that staying connected (using virtual links) played an important role in decreasing stress in many and it has proven to be just as essential to our overall well being. By reaching out and keeping up, we all can help create a stronger community in a time of uncertainty.
Most of the businesses have been fast-tracking their processes so people are set up to work from home, using programs like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and more. While they were not able to talk to their co-workers face-to-face, it had made things better for their employees, as well as potentially improving productivity. The only con I could see, is that while it’s huge that new technology is being used as businesses adapt to working remotely, with new technology comes new privacy and security concerns for users to cope with – not from technology perspective 🙂 you know what I am saying.…sometimes many of us forget to turn off camera when it is not necessary and each one us have their own moments during these days of work from home.… TMI visually.
COVID-19 pandemic did affect older people way differently than younger generations. Older adults faced dire outcomes from the virus. It has still been a challenge to prevent older people from being exposed to the virus because they may not be fully independent. I strongly advocate more time and care for elderly people, their families and their caregivers as it is an essential part of the comprehensive response to the pandemic. Health experts have increasingly begun to worry about the impacts of lockdown on this population. I am glad that Tech’s role in helping seniors overcome loneliness amid COVID-19 pandemic is tremendous. My parents and elders in my family have gotten used to these tech tools and using the same more than I.
Whatever we have can be taken away at a moment’s notice. I further learnt to appreciate each moment with near and dear, even the small ones, during this pandemic. I see that now more than ever. Returning to “normal” isn’t something I’m very much excited about. Everyone desperately wants to go back to normal sooner, but quite frankly, that’s not only something I am looking for. When things settle down, I want something new — where the lessons learnt during 2020 are lessons we keep until 2021 and beyond. We may not have all the answers, but I know that we’re going to leave this year 2020 with a level growth that could have only come from what we’ve been through. Having my world shrunk to fit into four walls made me realize that
there’s so much my family was buying into that means absolutely nothing. Both professionally and personally, boundaries are a must. I have found a new-found appreciation for my loved ones greater than anything I’ve ever known.
I have seen that there is always lot goodness and humanity, even in the darkness. At the beginning of the pandemic, there was a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) among hospitals and health care facilities, and many health care workers were reusing the same disposable mask for days or weeks at a time. Immediately, our community members gathered together to procure masks, face shields, and hand sew masks for health care workers. Some of the restaurants were donating food to hospital workers and first responders. And people, though busy, were volunteering to bring groceries to the elderly. These acts of kindness and appreciation from the community has helped keep me and many of my friends going, working day after day assisting the needed to best of our abilities during this pandemic. This pandemic also made me realize how much I miss social interaction and things as simple as a hug or coffee with a friend at the café because we humans are social creatures, and we all need social interaction and human contact once in a while.
The biggest lesson I learnt this year was to not let myself wobble on breaking points constantly. It’s really very dreary, but enough sleep, good food, exercise, fresh air and most of all communicating and keeping in touch with near and dear makes all the difference.
Last but not the least, this crisis has taught us that during such times of pandemic communication is vital; we need science and public health-based response that needs to be regularly communicated clearly at the national level and all the more needs to be considered as a social responsibility by everyone. I would encourage everyone to take a moment to pause and reflect on the past year — and learn important lessons together.
– Ramakrishna Penumarthy
President – Telugu Association of Greater Boston (TAGB) 2020-22
We have seen immense attack to the U.S. Immigration System by the current Administration over the last four years, and these attacks became more vigorous in the last 3-4 months. Although we can all agree that the U.S. immigration laws are overdue for reform, it is fortunate that the current administration was not able to change any existing laws and make it even harder for immigrants. The current administration was very aware that they would not get any support from Congress, so they attempted to use options not requiring any Congressional approval to make changes to existing processes.
I will address some of the changes made by this administration below and I will indicate which ones are still ongoing.
Executive Orders/Presidential Action:
Executive actions, also called presidential actions, are actions that are taken by the President of the United States, usually through the following vehicles: Executive Orders; Presidential Proclamations; and Presidential Memoranda.
June 22, 2020Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak
On June 22, 2020, the President issued Proclamation 10052 titled Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak. Effective June 24, 2020, the proclamation suspends “entry into the United States of any alien seeking entry pursuant to any of the following nonimmigrant visas” until December 31, 2020, subject to section 3 of the proclamation:
“an H-1B or H-2B visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;”
“a J visa, to the extent the alien is participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien;”
“an L visa, and any alien accompanying or following to join such alien”
It is very likely that President Trump will extend these Proclamations; requiring the new Administration to affirmatively rescind them.
Travel Ban 4.0 – Proclamation 9983 of January 31, 2020 Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats.
Also known as “Travel Ban 4.0.” Placed visa and entry restrictions on travelers from six additional countries: Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. The new ban (Travel Ban 4.0) became effective at 12:01 eastern standard time on February 21, 2020. Travel Ban 4.0 contains restrictions on immigrants but not on nonimmigrants, so Travel Ban 4.0 will not impact acquisition of nonimmigrant visas like F-1 student, J-1 exchange visitor, H-1B worker, etc., or of admission to the United States in those categories. Meanwhile, Travel Ban 3.0 continues in effect on certain citizens of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia.
Executive Order Limiting Birthright Citizenship. Various news agencies have reported that this order is expected, even though it is highly suspect to legal challenge.
I have only listed few of the several Executive orders. The next administration will be able to set side all the executives orders by just signing a new executive order.
Regulatory Actions
It is likely that the current administration will seek to publish as many final regulations as possible before January 20th to make longer-lasting policy changes. This is because any rule that has been finalized cannot be rescinded unless it goes through rulemaking process, is set-aside by a court, or are rescinded by Congress by way of the Congressional Review Act. The ability to finalize regulations will be very dependent on what phase the specific action is in the regulatory drafting and review process and how high of a priority it is for the Administration.
Regulations that are pending review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for publication as final rules.
This means that a rule has already been issued as a proposed rule, comments have been received, and a final rule has been drafted, or the rule is being issued as a straight final rule. These rules are the closest to being finalized and published.
DHS and DOJ published a final rule that finalizes, with minor changes, the interim final rule published on July 16, 2019, that barred from asylum eligibility individuals who transit through a third country without seeking protection. The rule is effective January 19, 2021
I have only listed the proposed rule as they relate to Asylum. There are a few other rules that are pending at this stage.
Interim Final Rules that have been set aside on procedural grounds by a court and comment periods have closed.
These are rules that were published as interim final rules with a comment period and either took effect or were to take effect but were subsequently set aside by a Court because the government failed to take the proper steps to issue the rule.
Proposed regulations where the comment periods have closed and final rules are being drafted.
The ability to finalize these rules will be dependent on how many comments they have received. However, the administration may have things already in motion to finalize these rules, especially if they do not intend to make any policy changes based on comments.
This administration has finalized a sweeping regulation that will effectively end asylum protection in the United States. The regulation, which was proposed in June, is set to go into effect on January 1, 2021—only nine days before President Trump leaves office. If implemented, it will mean that very few people fleeing persecution will be able to obtain refuge in the United States.
The regulation imposes radical new bars and obstacles in almost every aspect of asylum law and procedure. Some of the more devastating provisions include:
Making it harder to pass the “credible fear” screening at the border.
Letting immigration judges deny asylum without a hearing.
Severely narrowing the definition of key terms like “political opinion,” “persecution,” and “particular social group.”
Barring asylum for people who traveled through more than one country on their way to the U.S.
Restricting the types of evidence that asylum seekers may present.
Letting immigration judges label many more asylum applications as “frivolous”—which has serious negative consequences for people who seek other immigration protections.
Restricting eligibility for protection based on a fear of torture.
Together, these provisions and many others amount to a radical end-run around Congress erasing asylum protections in the U.S.
I have listed only few of the many provisions proposed by this administration. There are few others that are pending at this stage.
Proposed regulations that were published but the comment period remains open.
These rules will be even harder to finalize as all comments have not yet been received. The agency will need to review and respond to the comments, draft, and clear the final rule at agency and department level, as well as OIRA. To help slow down the finalization of rules, it is important for the public to submit as many unique comments as possible.
Proposed Regulations that are pending OIRA review. These regulations will be nearly impossible to finalize by January 20, 2021 given the number of steps remaining.
DACA temporarily protects certain people without immigration status from deportation and provides them with a work permit. The Trump administration’s previous effort to end the initiative altogether was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. DHS responded by attempting to severely limit participation in the initiative, which the court in New York rejected. A federal judge in New York has overturned this administration’s latest effort to limit the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative. The latest decision means that starting December 7, 2020, hundreds of thousands of people should be able to apply for DACA for the first time.
It is clear to most that the current administration declared an attack on immigration from the moment they took office a few years ago. This unsolicited war has had a deep impact on the immigrant community and it continues to terrorize many seeking legal status in the U.S. Unfortunately, this attack will most likely not stop until the end of this administration’s reign and it is very possible that we will see more changes over the next month. In response, the immigrant community will continue to adapt to these changes and fight for their right to be in this country.
The new administration is set to take office by the end of January and it is predicted that they will have a more meaningful and sympathetic approach to immigration laws. They might not be able to make every change right when they take office but they will be able to overturn many of the nonsensical policies in place and will most likely start the process to overturn prior regulatory actions. There is hope!
8 out of 10 covid 19 deaths reported in the U.S have been in senior adults 65 and older. IAGB is planning on liaising with Councils on Aging in various towns to implement some simple, no expense steps that younger people and adults can take to help seniors cope right now. Of course, there are many other ways we can serve elderly communities at large, which we are also planning to ideate on and implement.
IAGB CARE CALLS FOR SENIORS:
To do the following:
Covid Safety & Nutrition check calls:
WHAT: CONNECT WITH LOCAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS (Medical Assistants, Home Health Aides, LPN-s, CNA-s, etc. at local hospitals) AND ARRANGE TO HAVE THEM MAKE CALLS TO SENIORS TO ENSURE THIS.
Basic Tech. Help calls:
WHAT: Teach seniors how to get better at technology. Liaise with local middle schools, high schools in Middlesex county and college students to get a list of volunteers in a callers list to take turns to make late afternoon or early evening calls to seniors to teach them basic technology as basic as teaching them how to use a smart phone, do a face time, do a zoom call, skype, help them.
Mental health check calls:
WHAT: Calls from volunteers to just do a 30 mins chat by phone or zoom – just to check on them and ask how they are doing, how they are feeling – just let them vent – just be a good listener.
IAGB CARE CONNECT WITH LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS:
WHAT: Many local Senior Centers and councils of aging have been super active and proactive in the covid phase, doing outreach, grocery delivery and other connections to community resources for food/meals and basic hygiene needs.
We are working on liaising with them to raise funds and increase manpower to help them run meals on wheels or grocery on wheels programs. We will have smaller fund-raising events to donate to these senior centers, and volunteer sign up drives to deliver groceries put together by the senior centers.
IAGB CARE HEALTH BENEFITS WORKSHOPS AND Q & A:
WHAT: While many seniors are navigating their nutritional needs on a tight budget, they are also struggling to pay for their medications. They may not be receiving all benefits they are eligible for. We will connect with local pharmacies and healthcare payers/health insurance companies to set up monthly workshops for updated info sharing and a Q & A session.
These are a few initiatives we are working on, during this covid crisis, for senior citizens. To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors. Our seniors need our support during these testing times. Let us love, care and treasure the elderly people in our community and beyond. We cannot do this alone – please come forward and join us in ideating, planning a feasible course of action, and implementing all those effectively, in the true interest of the seniors.
IAGB invites writers, chefs, artists, photographers and dreamers to submit entries under various categories listed below. IAGB editors will select and publish. We strongly encourage you all to avail this opportunity and participate in the 72nd India’s Republic Day celebrations in your own way!!!
Category 1:
Youth Column:
We want to hear from the NextGen. What are your thoughts? What is your passion? What drives you? What bores you? Pen your thoughts on a topic of your choosing and restrict it to approximately 500 words.
Category 2:
Opinion Articles:
We want to hear your thoughts on a range of topics given below. You might be surprised to learn how diversified the opinions can be of different people on same topics. Send in your thoughts as a guest column in approximately 600 words in length. Choose one of the subject area from:
The future of Shopping
Travel Tales (travel stories on one’s favorite destinations in India)
Impact of Bollywood on your generation
TV shows – too much or just right
Cable news channels
Things we learned to appreciate more during COVID-19
Category 3:
Humor/Satire:
Do you love to sketch? Do you have a hidden ‘R.K Laxman’ persona inside you? Do you like to express your views on current events in a satirical / cartoon format? Pease send in your sketch / cartoon (Only in extreme cases we will use our editorial privilege).
Category 4:
Creating Community in COVID Times
Every year we have our reasons to celebrate. Anniversaries and/or Birthdays especially the milestone ones; Graduations; Life changing events like engagement / wedding / new baby and many more. And then of course we have our festivals – Diwali / Ganapati / Eid / Xmas etc. – how did you celebrate during the pandemic – picture with a writeup (200 – 300 words) of any one of your celebrations you had this past year.
Category 5:
Font Page Art
AGB invites all the artists to create art for the front-page cover. The topic / theme is A 2020 ‘feel good’ Story from India. Even in the depths of darkness caused by pandemic, floods, cyclones and political upheavals many a feel-good stories were reported from the sub-continent. Capture one of these stories with your paint brushes. The IAGB executive team will vote for the winning artwork which will be featured on the front cover. The next top five submissions will be featured in the inside pages.
DEADLINE: January 10th is the deadline for all entries. Please submit all entries to email id: [email protected] (In subject mention Category name and #. For submissions from children under the age of 18 please mention your age so we are able to recognize the children contributions appropriately).
It is a managed Zoom session where vendors will be able to promote their product/s and or service to the public at last
Managed Zoom Session?
IAGB organised and promoted Zoom sessions with streaming across local media including facebook. IAGB Sponsors and Vendors can promote their products and services.
How long is the Zoom Session?
Vendors can sign up for 15 minutes or 30 minutes slots for sessions to pitch their product or service with Q&A.
When is the Zoom Session?
Date & Hours to be determined by December 31st
How many Zoom Sessions are there?
We are targeting a single day, Session length will depend on Vendor sign up.
Can vendors select time for Zoom Session?
Our Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsors will get first preference for Zoom slot and then slots will be released to vendors based on sign up.
How will I know what my sign up number is?
We will post sign up number on the MarketPlace Name Tiles
When will my name get displayed in MarketPlace?
Within three days of signing up, the name will be up on MarketPlace.
How long will Vendor information be on display on Digital Magazine?
For sheer geographical diversity, few places in the world are as richly endowed as Himachal Pradesh. Low rolling hills just a couple of hundred meters above sea level, climb on to touch the core of the Himalaya Mountains. Here lie peaks that are several thousand meters high and never lose their perennial snows. Then, past these forbidding heights lie a visually stunning cold desert of the Trans Himalaya. This variety of nature opens immense possibilities for a wide range of adventure and tourism. 
Amid this unique geographical region, there is the hidden jewel in the Himalayas, my home town Rampur Bushahr. At a distance of 120 km from Shimla, Rampur is well connected via National Highway 5 which passes through the picturesque slopes of Narkanda at a height of 9000 feet. As one climbs down, the majestic and mighty serpentine curves of river Satluj get visible. An additional one and half hour drive along the Satluj leads you to the capital of the once-famous former princely kingdom of Rampur Bushahr during the British Raj. Located by the banks of River Satluj, it, occupied a very strategic location as it fell on the ancient route to Afghanistan, Ladakh, Tibet, and China and thus the town of Rampur Bushahr benefitted and flourished from a wide range of economic and cultural activities. It is still a bustling business town and the melting pot of cultures of the region. 
There are many attractions on the way to Rampur Bushahr from Shimla such as the snow skiing spot of Narkanda, Hatu Temple at an altitude of 14000 feet, apple orchard of the Kotgarh belt, and the scenic Satluj Valley, and more. From historical places to the temple villages there’s a lot to see and to do here. Ancient Bhimakali Temple at Sarahan which is 45 km away from Rampur Bushahr is a very famous and main attraction in the region.
