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Dainkund is a short trek in the Himalayan range near Dalhousie. It starts at Alha village, at some six km from the town centre. Ranked as easy to moderately easy, the trek winds through a dense deodar and pine forest. The trek up leads to some stunning views of the Himalayas to the north. The four and a half kilometre trek ends at the 800 plus year old Pohlani Devi Temple. Legend has it that this hillside was infested by witches and demons who were later slayed by none other than Goddess Kali herself. The hillside is also referred to as the Singing Hill owing to the sound made by wind rustling through the woods here. The sound becomes all the more audible during spring and early monsoon when the forest grows denser. The trek is quite easy apart from a few spots in the ridge and is perfect for kids as well.
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