Situated at an altitude of 9,938 ft above the sea level, Malana village in the state of Himachal Pradesh is known as the ‘village of taboos’. This place has its own character that still remains ...

Nestled in the Himalayas, Malana is a secluded village known for its unique culture and democratic system guided by the deity Jamlu Devta. The village maintains its traditions through strict rules, a ...

When Welsh anthropologist Colin Rosser came to Malana in 1952 and wrote his seminal paper on the hermit village, it was virtually inaccessible. He had to walk 45 km from Nagar through the pass between ...

Malana has long been a destination for trekkers and smokers. The village produces Malana Cream, considered one of the best forms of hashish in the world. But Malana has always been a guarded place.

Malana is famous world over for its premium hashish. Villagers have their own parliament and are said to be descendents of soldiers of Greek emperor Alexander’s army. Malana village in Himachal ...

If you look beyond the hashish haze, you’ll find a treasure trove of legends, intrigue and unanswered questions. Our Unique World Our Unique World explores distinctive subcultures around the globe in ...

Malana, an ancient village in scenic Kullu district which is infamous for its cannabis production, has now resolved to fine the villagers and others indulging in narcotic trade. Malana, an ancient ...

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