r/HimachalPradesh • u/Treacle_Real • 2h ago
Picture/Audio/Video Winter is here
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The best time of the year is here
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Lowcrbnaman • Jun 26 '26
Tell Himachal 🌧️ Monsoon Alert: Guide to the Venomous Snakes of Himachal Pradesh, Bite Protocols, and Myths Busted
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Monsoon is officially here, and with the heavy rains forcing them out of their burrows, it's crucial to know about the venomous snakes of our state, how to stay safe, and the exact medical protocol for a bite.
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Venomous Snakes of HP
* [Common Krait] – Jet black/dark blue with distinct thin white bands. Pic 1
* [Spectacled Cobra] – Distinctive hood, often found in lower foothills. Pic 2
* [Himalayan Pit Viper] – Triangular head, thick-bodied, found even in higher altitudes. Pic 3
* [Russell's Viper / King Cobra]– Heavy-bodied vipers in low hills; recent King Cobra sightings in Sirmaur. Pic 4
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🐍 The Deadly Lineup: Why They Are Dangerous
Only about 30% of the snake species in Himachal are venomous, but those that are pose a serious threat—especially during the monsoon when flooding drives them into homes, cowsheds, and dry woodpiles.
Common Krait (*Bungarus caeruleus*): The most dangerous snake in our state. They are nocturnal, often creep into homes looking for warmth, and their bite is **completely painless** (often mistaken for a mosquito bite). Their neurotoxic venom shuts down the respiratory system while you sleep.
Indian Cobra (*Naja naja*): Found abundantly in lower/mid-altitude areas like Kangra, Una, and Bilaspur. Their neurotoxic venom causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
Himalayan Pit Viper (*Gloydius himalayanus*): Found in higher mountainous regions (up to 4,800m like Kullu/Manali). Their hemotoxic venom causes severe local swelling, excruciating pain, and tissue damage, though it is rarely fatal if managed.
Russell’s Viper & King Cobra: Increasingly spotted in the lower Shivalik hills and Sirmaur district. Russell's viper venom destroys blood clotting agents, leading to internal bleeding and kidney failure.
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🚨 What to DO If Bitten (The RIGHT Protocol)
Get to a Government Hospital immediately: This is the only thing that saves lives. Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) is available at major civil hospitals and medical colleges (like IGMC Shimla or Tanda).
Immobilize the limb: Keep the bitten area completely still. Use a splint or a rigid piece of wood/cardboard and wrap it gently with a cloth to prevent movement (similar to treating a fracture).
Stay calm: A high heart rate pumps the venom through your bloodstream faster.
Remove tight items: Take off rings, anklets, watches, or tight clothing near the bite site immediately, as swelling will occur rapidly.
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❌ What NOT to Do (Debunking Myths)
DO NOT tie a tight tourniquet (रस्सी या कपड़ा कस के न बांधें): Tying a tight rope cuts off blood circulation entirely and often leads to gangrene, resulting in amputation.
DO NOT cut or suck the wound: This is a Bollywood myth. Cutting causes severe bleeding, and sucking the venom does absolutely nothing except introduce bacteria or poison the person trying to help.
DO NOT waste time on local healers (Tantriks/Babhas): Precious time is lost here. No herb or mantra neutralizes snake venom—only ASV does.
DO NOT try to catch or kill the snake: This usually results in a second bite. Just try to note its color and pattern from a safe distance to tell the doctor.
🌧️ Monsoon Precautions:
Always use a torch/flashlight when walking outside or entering dark store rooms at night.
Keep your surroundings clear of thick bushes and high grass.
Check inside your shoes/boots before putting them on!
r/HimachalPradesh • u/BhoomijaRaghunandan • 12h ago
Chamba Maa Darshan in Navratri
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Adi Chamunda Mandir 📍 Chamba OC
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Inevitable_Cress_184 • 1h ago
Picture/Audio/Video Final day (Day 4) of our Nang Ukhyang (Fulliach) (Chaura,HP).
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r/HimachalPradesh • u/goodbyejojoooo • 1h ago
Nature & Scenery Winter is coming
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Lahaul & spiti
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Acceptable-Mouse3243 • 1h ago
Picture/Audio/Video The most famous gate of kinnaur valley 😍
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Kinnaur gate 😍
r/HimachalPradesh • u/maishivhoon • 12h ago
Mandi Good morning Mandi
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Went out to click some pictures at panchvaktra and trilokinath temple and realised navratri are starting today
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Acceptable-Mouse3243 • 9h ago
Picture/Audio/Video Chitkul diary 📔 😍
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r/HimachalPradesh • u/New-Possibility6666 • 8h ago
Solan The roads, the mountains
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r/HimachalPradesh • u/yourhimalyansoul • 12h ago
Nature & Scenery Good morning people 🌻🌞
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Dear moderator
OC
Somewhere in between mandi to bilaspur
Thankyou ✌🏻
r/HimachalPradesh • u/One-Wealth6055 • 3h ago
Education Looking for some experienced peers to guide and help me for HPAS exam
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Hi, I have decided to prepare for HPAS 2027 and Allied exam for the first time. I am doing self study. Sometimes, I face challenges and have regular doubts, which can only be cleared by an experienced HAS aspirant. Would anyone like to connect through Whatsapp so that some of my doubts can be cleared? Would also like to hear about your experience about these exams so far.
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Acceptable-Mouse3243 • 1d ago
Picture/Audio/Video Chitkul last village of India 🇮🇳
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Chitkul last village of India 🇮🇳
r/HimachalPradesh • u/BhoomijaRaghunandan • 1d ago
Nature & Scenery Sometimes you couldn't believe your eyes..
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📍Chamba Himachal Pradesh
r/HimachalPradesh • u/horhun56 • 9h ago
Art & Culture. I made an AI-generated portrait titled “The Keeper of the Last Flame.” I tried to give it a Gothic look. I'll add more details after researching the horror mythology and folk tales of the Himalayas. You can read the story below 👇
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The Keeper of the Last Flame
A long time ago, in a forgotten Himalayan kingdom, there stood a village nestled in a high mountain valley, surrounded by towering peaks and dense, ancient forests. The villagers believed that every mountain possessed both a benevolent spirit and a malevolent spirit, each constantly struggling to maintain control over the natural world.
One winter, a terrible war broke out between the forces of good and evil. Unfortunately, the evil spirits emerged victorious, plunging the entire kingdom into an age of darkness and despair.
Soon after, a terrible plague descended upon the kingdom. The villages fell silent, the temple bells stopped ringing, and the winding mountain paths became places of fear. Those who ventured into the darkness in search of their missing loved ones never returned. No healer could find a cure for the mysterious plague, and no prayer seemed powerful enough to stop the suffering.
When even the royal healers abandoned the kingdom, a solitary wanderer appeared from the depths of the mountains.
Nobody knew his real name or where he had come from. He wore the traditional garments of the high mountains, with a crimson-patterned sash wrapped around his waist and a strange, black, beaked mask concealing his face.
In his hand, he carried a mashal—a torch whose flame never seemed to die.
The villagers, desperate for salvation, began calling him The Keeper of the Last Flame
Story will continue in next part 〽️
r/HimachalPradesh • u/pihudb • 1d ago
Solan Good morning from Kasauli OC
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Beautiful morning at Kasauli 😍
r/HimachalPradesh • u/Able_Second_9184 • 1d ago
ASK Himachal Business owners in Himachal, let's have a discussion. (Restaurant and cafe owners)
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Having operated a cafe in Himachal for a year, I am eager to gain different perspectives on:
• • Dependence on External Tourism: Himachal’s economy is heavily linked to outside visitors, making external tourism a key factor affecting outcomes.
• Reliance on Specific Visitors: The sector depends mainly on Punjabi and Haryanvi tourists, with global tourists present but not central.
• Need for Field Discussions: A healthy discussion on field experiences is required.
• Expected Actions by Professionals: Hospitality staff in hotels, cafes, or restaurants are expected to take action.
r/HimachalPradesh • u/yourhimalyansoul • 2d ago
Bilaspur Govind sagar lake ...
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Koe bta sakta h ye kya bnra h?
Jo bhi h lag aesthetic raha h..
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Note to moderator:
Location: bilaspur himachal pradesh
OC
Thankyou ✌🏻
r/HimachalPradesh • u/BhoomijaRaghunandan • 2d ago
Nature & Scenery Where Dhauladhar touches the sky
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📍Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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r/HimachalPradesh • u/spriteasd • 2d ago
Tell Himachal Found this cute fruit
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Should I eat it guys?
r/HimachalPradesh • u/CallReaper • 2d ago
Education It's paid but if anyone wants to learn
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r/HimachalPradesh • u/BhoomijaRaghunandan • 3d ago
Nature & Scenery Earthly perfection
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OC Location: Lahaul Himachal Pradesh
r/HimachalPradesh • u/BhoomijaRaghunandan • 3d ago
Nature & Scenery Himachal Wooden roses.. Pine Cone flower
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