Earth Manners May 2022

First published in Sanctuary Cub, Vol. 42 No. 5, May 2022

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Photo Feature

Bram Sar
<p>The icy waters of Bram Sar lie in the shadow of a series of remarkable peaks known collectively as the Brammah’s trident. During the heyday of the British, the three peaks were often referred to as Bread, Beef and Bone or the ‘three Bs’ having altitudes of 4,726 m., 4,706 m. and 4,561 m. respectively. This steep ridge separates Chiranbal valley from Kousarnag, which is the largest lake of the Pir Panjal with an area of 110 sq. ha. Bram Sar lake is one of the feeders of Chitti Nadi torrent, which merges with Vishaw nallah. Close to Bram Sar, lies another conical feature known as Mt. Da Ambar (4,014 m.), and below it lie the meadows of Zajimarg and Hakawas. Shepherds and Bakarwals graze their sheep and cattle on the surrounding meadows.</p>