How it feels like living in Himalayas
Life of Himalayas.
Every day I wake up seeing this view.
The Nature around me has given me an opportunity to 'live’ as I want, 'think’ as I want.
First of all, I live in India. State - Uttarakhand, District – Pauri Garhwal.
Have you ever been here?
How it looks like…
The blueish sky with no clouds (most of the time). The sun scatters its light all over the surface. The grounds cannot be seen as there are long tails like trees which go directly to heaven. And when all this combines with the simple living of locals it gives a taste of sweetness.
A Normal Day
After making my bed I move towards my rooftop every morning and spend some time there and sunbathe. The unnatural and unwanted noise of the hustle (market) is not heard here, as I live a little farther from density. For my writing purpose, at the very start I walk somewhere in nature and gather some ideas.
By the way, I do not live in the Himalayas specially. Howe,ver they are not very far from where I live.
Geography and Locals
Usually, the sun starts its program around 6:30 AM in summer and likewise a bit late in winter. But believe me, winters are more freezing here (moisturizers are a must). As it is 1,814 meters above sea level. As a result, high-altitude summers are the best fit for Pauri (my hometown). Fruits like orange and tangerine are directly picked from the garden to the kitchen. Because of altitude, these are very common edibles here.
People are connected to each other. They took this verse seriously – Love thy Neighbor. According to their mythology, they are more bent towards nature. And tend to worship nature also. Festivals are very interesting here and enjoying them is an art.
The transport system of my hometown is quite good. But locals here are not fully dependent on wheels, instead walking is considered the best mode of transport.
Migration
With many beautiful scenery, living here also comes with some cons. And the one is migration.
Migration is often seen in places like these, as the rate of unemployment is high sometimes. The common argument for this is – in high-altitude places, setting industries and campuses for college is tough. And without these factors, everyone repulses themselves somewhere else.
Also, friends of mine are living somewhere else for higher studies. This is just an example of how migration is felt at a mental level. Seeing our close ones going far for survival hits hard.
Directly from the Heart…
I have lived 19 years of my age here and as a by-product of this, I don’t like to be somewhere else but here. A deep sense of belonging has been attached (vacations are an exception).
No one knows what will happen next. From my side, I only want to live here ☺ ️.
I tried to make you live my life through my writing. Hope you like it.
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