Shaleen

23 Jun 2024

Shaleen Village is located at a height of 2100m above sea level in Naggar Block ,district Kullu of Himachal Pradesh,shaleen is a beautiful ,peaceful village .The charm of the village lies in its magical beauty by tall deodars ,apple orchards and oak trees with a spectacular backdrop of snow –clad peaks.The village is believed to have been home to Rishi  Shandil and a temple in his name stands testament to this fact.It is built in the local  Kathkuni style architecture ,as are most of the ancient houses.These timber cornered constructions make use of locally   available Deodar or kail tree wood with stones.Although these houses are typically 2 to 3 storeys  high ,the construction  is sturdy enough to allow the structures to rise higher.The economy of shaleen  is based in horticulture and many families are involved in animal    husbandary as well.The lush green deodar,pine and oak forests are partially protected by the villagers as they are believed to ba a part of Dev Van,which is held sacred as respect to a local village diety.The village is a wonderful place for tourists who love nature and ancient architecture .The Rani sui Lake in the vicinity of the village is another potential tourist destination that has a history related to Rishi Shandil