A community held together by its rituals

If you are wondering what is it. Wait for a while I will be disclosing everything in this post about the best time of my life in a village in the mountains of Kinnaur Valley and why you need to visit this place once in your lifetime.
Once!!! I think I am just being modest.

There is so much to see, feel and take along with you that a mere one time visit is surely not enough.
This part of the eastern Himachal is on the route that takes us to the incredible Spiti.

I think I have a thing for the word 'K'. This time Kalpa, last time in Himachal I visited Kalga.
To read about my experience in beautiful hamlet 'Kalga' Click here!
Kalpa and Kalga sound like long lost siblings of each other.

Entrance to the beautiful hamlet

Walking on the path with snow on both sides of the road, cold breeze touching your face and the sound of ice melting from the houses- Sheer bliss!

Kalpa is a small town above Reckong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Inhabited by Kinnauri people and their distinguished green caps. If you have heard about Mr. Shyam Saran Negi-  India's first ever voter, he also belongs to Kalpa. And this I came to know just now, how did I miss meeting him!

Why Visit Now?

During springs, you will find flowers in full bloom, pleasant weather and the love for sunlight.
More reasons to visit will be there in the post as we proceed.

On route Reckong Peo

Beautiful Homes

When was the last time you saw a red letterbox?

It was about to snow (View from our hotel)

Animals too are a big fan of Dinesh Bhaiya

Me at my favorite corner enjoying my food in front of Dinesh Bhojanalaya

A few years back, I didn't know what split ends are. When one fine day I was, as usual, playing with my hair and I noticed why is it breaking in so many directions. Some were cut from the middle. I thought it might be a hair disease. Oh God! what do I do now. I was pressing my hair with iron at that time. Imagine! how strong my hair must have been that it dealt with such harsh conditions.
You must be very well aware of the teenage years me when you are dealing with the 'looks' issue. I was in school. I had just started using straighteners very badly and almost daily.
Another fine day I was chatting with my friends in the hostel when someone told me who have so many split ends. That was the time, it turned into an embarrassment.

Split ends are one of the most common hair problems experienced by mostly all of us. It is actually a type of hair damage that starts at the end of the hair shaft. However, it can occur anywhere on the length of the hair as you can also have in the middle of a hair strand.

Disclaimer: It is not a gender-specific post. Generally, split ends occur in long hair. Men think they don't have them. But check once again!

Mainly split ends are caused by many external factors such as physical, mechanical and environmental. Some internal factors cause split ends that are related to your hormones, diet as well as vitamins and minerals. Deficiencies of mineral and vitamins can lead to split ends hair problem which is considered as the main things to promote healthy hair.

Split ends will never let you hair grow longer

Basic Things to keep in mind to prevent split ends:

1. Trimming on a regular basis:

Everyday washing, as well as combing, can cause wear and tear, and so it is not easy to prevent split ends totally. If left untreated they make the hair look dull, damaged and unkempt. You can't reverse the damage done, you have only one way that is regular trimming after every 3 months or so.

2. Oiling your hair:

Oiling your hair at least 2 or 3 times every week regularly is very much important as is considered to be the best way to maintain healthy hair. Oiling nourishes your hair, restores moisture balance, prevents split ends, and dryness.

You can mix vitamin E capsules, castor oil or any other essential oil to get the added benefits.

3. Dry hair with care:

Drying your hair with utmost care is very much essential for healthy hair growth. The main cause of split ends includes rubbing your dry hair with a towel in unnatural directions. In this way, your hair will cause damage, breakage and split ends.

4. Using an appropriate comb:

Using a wide-tooth comb will help to reduce hair breakage and split ends. Always comb from end to and gently move towards up. Apply conditioner followed by a hair serum after hair wash to untangle hair with ease.

5. Restrict usage of heat appliances:

Blow dryers and heat curlers are the most common reasons for split ends and breakage. Avoid using these types of heating appliances on hair to avoid hair from damage. Best way to dry your hair without damage is to let it dry naturally or instead use anti-heat sprays.

Coming to our post's main essence- 

Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe/ home remedies to treat split ends:

Split ends cause your hair ends look untidy and can also, lower the confidence level too. Dadi Maa key Nuskhe for split ends are so natural that it will cure hair problems without side effects to our scalp or hair. These remedies are very easily available at home and there is no need of splurging money on them too. Let's check them out:

Egg mask

Only 'Egg whites' to be used if you have oily hair

One of the best home remedies for split ends is to try out an egg mask. It is among the top on the list of Dadi Maa key Nuskhe for split ends and best home treatment for damaged hair.

• Beat egg yolk and mix two tablespoons of olive oil in it with honey.
• Apply this mixture of damp hair and wait for 30 minutes.
• After that wash it with regular shampoo.

Aloe Vera

The secret of Cleopatra's beauty is in your hands

Aloe vera works as a great moisturizer for dry and damaged hair prone to split ends. Plus, it promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.

• Extract fresh Aloe Vera from two of its leaves and mix it with one tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Apply the mixture and wait for 30 mins and then wash off with normal water.

Banana mask

Most fragrant hair mask ever used!

Bananas are rich in carbohydrates, natural oils and potassium that strengthen hair minimizes breakage by restoring your hair's natural elasticity, and facilitates repair of damaged hair and is the best way to repair split ends at home naturally.

• Cut one ripe banana in pieces and blend it in a blender.
• Add 2 tbsp plain yogurt with lemon juice and rose water or you can add 1 tsp mustard oil also.
• Mix them all and apply this banana mask on your hair
• Wait for an hour and wash off.

Papaya

Papaya is like 'Papa' of all the fruits

Papaya is fully packed with amino acids and protein. It makes your hair soft by treating split ends naturally. Eating the fruit at least thrice a week can help reduce hair thinning and controls dandruff. Hair mask containing papaya can also help treat dry and flaky scalp.

• Take one ripe papaya and mix mashed banana and yogurt in it.
• You can also add coconut oil with honey too to make it homemade conditioner for split ends.
• Apply this homemade pack for split ends on hair and wait for 30 minutes.
• Wash your hair with clean water.

Black lentils( Urad ki dal)

Intake of the pulses should be greater than their application, any day!

• Take 1/2 cup black lentils with 1 tbsp of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) and 1/2 cup curd.
•  Apply this amazing hair mask for split ends from root to tip and rest for 1 hour.
•  After 1 hour wash it with a regular mild shampoo.

Beer

I got 99 problems and beer solves all of them

• Wash your hair with your regular shampoo and apply the conditioner
• Take 1/2 cup beer and mix it with water. Add 2 tbsps of apple cider vinegar. Gently massage for 1 min not more than that.
• Let it hair dry naturally after applying beer and not to worry about the smell as it will disappear after hair dries up.