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 ...

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Malana's origins are still a subject of study, with theories suggesting it may have been founded by a detachment of Alexander's army. However, researchers agree that change is inevitable for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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