Malana

India / Himachal Pradesh / Kulu /
 village, interesting place

Malana is an ancient village to the north-east of Kullu Valley. This solitary village in the Malana Nala, a side valley of the Parvati Valley, is isolated from the rest of the world. The majestic peaks of Chandrakhani and Deotibba shadow the village. It is situated on a remote plateau by the side of torrential Malana river at a height of 3029 m above the sea level. Unaffected by the modern civilisation, Malana has its own lifestyle and social structure.
Malana is a town in the Kullu section of Himachal Pradesh, which has its exclusive identification. The town is located at cooling size of 12000 toes on the Chandrakhani hill. The lifestyle, guiding guidelines, custom of this town is very different from the regional population of Kullu. The individuals here are considered to be the successors of Alexander. The whole town is under the guideline and security of individual deity, Jamlu Devta. Since age groups individuals have been operating and paying attention to the guidelines of Jamlu Devta. There is no disturbance of strangers, Native indian law, Native indian cops or any other main or condition guiding system in the issues of this town. All the issues are resolved upon the approval of the authorities hired in this town and every choice is taken according to Jamlu Devta’s will.
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Coordinates:   32°3'45"N   77°15'38"E

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  • this village of Malana is notoroius for its poppy fields
  • Of course, it is. But dont forget, Malana village has its own democratic set up, which is being practiced since times immorial. It is considered as the Oldest Democracy of the World. For more details, read my book, "DIRECT DEMOCRACY AND VILLAGE GOVERNANCE" or e-mail me on www.krishkullu@gmail.com. Thanks Dr. Krishan Kumar, Sainj,Kullu
  • i wish to visit malana nala, in my future, its a wonderful place
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