tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67667330368356492462024-03-25T10:04:01.418-07:00Pilgrimage to HimalayasA pilgrimage across the most sacred and revered mountain ranges in the world...Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-89512765990345446642013-06-12T22:54:00.001-07:002013-06-12T22:54:21.096-07:00Adventure in the Himalayas - River Rafting / White-water Rafting<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Adventure Activities and Sports in the Himalayas:</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Major River Rafting Sites are</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> : Devprayag, Rishikesh, Kaudiyala,
Asan Barrage, Ladakh</span></div>
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Ganges, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Beas and Zanskar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bored with the daily routine…want to break free … explore a
perfect get-away from your normal routine and by the end of it you will be
asking for more. Here is an opportunity for a roller coaster experience amidst
the serene environs of the Himalayas.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Considered to be the most exciting sports in the Himalayas, the magic behind <i>River Rafting</i> also referred, as <i>Whitewater
River Rafting</i> is the extreme and never-ending thrills in the untamed rivers.
The rivers in the upper Himalayas are among the best in the world for river
rafting sports, with many staircase rapids that challenge the body and spirit
of the river runner. The river cuts against the rocky banks, crash into rocks,
crevices and breaking into white water rapids, foaming, swirling, and falling
in a thunderous din. India and Nepal has a wide range of river rafting regions,
which suits both amateurs and professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Tips for River Rafting</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. You should carry your small items in boxes so that it not
replaced.<br />2. You should carry a first aid box with you and necessary medications such as
bee-sting kits, insulin, inhalers, etc.<br />
3. Avoid carrying small items like cell phones, wallets and car keys.<br />
4. You should also carry sunglasses with strap so that it doesn't fall and to
protect your eyes from ultra violet rays and sunscreen to protect your skin.
Disposable waterproof cameras are easily available, easy to take along with you
and take good quality pictures.<br />
5. Rafting clothes one should carry during summer are-- nylon shorts, simple
swimsuit, sport shoes or sandals, and a hat. During spring and autumn you
require some additional clothing. Do not wear cotton clothes while rafting,
except in summers as cotton takes away the warmth from your body. Materials
like wool, polyester, nylon and other synthetic materials will keep you warmer
and will dry faster than cotton.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">River Rafting Sites In The Himalayas</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The most popular rafting sites include <i>Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttaranchal, the Beas River of Himachal
Pradesh and Teesta River in Sikkim.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<a href="" name="ladakh"></a><b>River Rafting In Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir: </b><br />
The rafting trip can be started off from the options available on the <i>Indus
Rive</i>r and its major tributaries. The best stretch for professionally guided
runs in whitewater is on the Indus between Spituk and Saspol. Beyond Saspol,
the river becomes difficult and running it requires technically skilled
participants and careful organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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River Rafting On Zanskar River: </b><br />
The most difficult and exciting whitewater rafting option is on the<i> Zanskar
River</i>, along its spectacular course through the gorge in the Zanskar mountains,
between Padum and Nimo regions. This river course is suitable only for
well-organized whitewater expeditions, prepared for several days for river
running and camping in the absolute wilds of Zanskar region.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>River Rafting On The Rivers Of Himachal Pradesh:</b><br />
Himachal Pradesh's snow-fed rivers offer tremendous opportunities for the
challenging sport of rafting. The rivers <i>Chandrabhaga [Chenab]</i> in Lahaul, the
<i>Satluj </i>near Shimla, the <i>Ravi </i>near Chamba and the <i>Beas</i> near Kullu offer immense
whitewater rafting possibilities. There are tremendous river running expedition
oppurtunities between Shamshi and Aut on the Beas. The 20-km stretch has
exciting and extreme whitewater rapids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>River Rafting On The Ganges River:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In Garhwal, the sacred river <i>Ganga </i>offers the professional
as well as the amateur the exhilaration of whitewater river rafting. The rivers<i>
Alakananda and Bhagirathi</i> are the main tributaries of the Ganga and meet
Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent. Their waters are grade IV to V,
challenging the expert to survive the thrill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Down river from Devprayag, the Ganga changes into a pool drop river. This
stretch of almost 70-kms is a perfect for the amateur and the novice, for here
the river offers some fine grade III rapids and two grade IV rapids, the </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">'WALL'
</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">at Bysi and the </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">'Golf Course' 4-</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">kms. Below Shivpuri village; each followed by
deep and placid pools. Sandy beaches line the river at intervals, allowing
river rafters to pull up alongside. The slopes on either side are covered with
oak, pine, spruce and fir, with the occasional village and its terraced fields
dotting the landscape. Wildlife can be sighted at a distance, especially
spotted Deer, Monkeys, Leopard, while multi- hued butterflies flit among flowering. </span></div>
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Ganges River</i> has always remains a mystery for explorers and full of surprises
for the rafters. Ganga near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a popular spot for
white water river rafting. The whitewater river rafting stretch of the Ganges
is from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids over 36-kms
long, most of which are easily negotiable and some require our expertise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>River Rafting In Garhwal, Uttaranchal:</b><br />
GMVN conducts river rafting courses at Kaudiyala. They provide rafts,
equipment, river side camping items besides all safety precautions and trained
guides who make the sport a pleasure. Nestled amongst the dense forest on the
Rishikesh-Badrinath highway at an altitude of 480 mts., Here the mighty waters
of ganga are ideal for whitewater river rafting. There is ample opportunity to
view wildlife in its natural habitat. Nature walks along the river are a real
treat and for adventure lovers rock climbing can also be arranged.<br />
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Uttaranchal tourism has recently developed a water sports resort at Asan
Barrage, Dakpathar in the Dehradun district, which is located at the foothills
of the Shiwaliks and on the banks of river Uamuna. The resort is only 40-kms
drive from Dehradun on the Dehradun-Chandigarh highway. GMVN also offers water
skiing, speed boating, paddle boating, rowing, sailing, Canoeing and Kayaking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">River Rafting On Teesta River, Sikkim and Darjeeling:</b></div>
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River Teesta of Sikkim extends the most challenging invitation to the rafters
in the eastern Himalayan region. Teesta provides a series of white water rapids
with various intensities at regular intervals. Meandering down the rough and
rugged mountain river, one can savour a blend of nature and adventure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>River Rafting On Brahmaputra River, Arunachal Pradesh:</b><br />
The mighty Brahmaputra cascading down the heights of immense beauty across
Tibet into the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is an exciting
experience for the rafters. Though inaccessible, the region is the ultimate
destination a rafter can look for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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There are numerous fine rivers in Nepal, which offer excellent rafting or
canoeing. You can glide on calm jade water with magnificent of scenery all bout
of rush through roaring white water rapids, in the care of expert river men
employed by government authorised agencies. One can opt for a day of river
running or more. A rafting trip in one of the rivers here in Nepal gives you a
chance to get the real fragrance of Nepal while you raft through beautiful
countryside enjoying the sight of traditional Nepali houses perched on the
hillsides and slopes, terraced paddy fields where the people sow their dreams
with hopes of growing better future for themselves and for their offspring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-40347699484767935042012-05-10T22:34:00.000-07:002012-05-10T22:34:02.024-07:00Adventure in the Himalayas - ParaSailing and ParaGliding<div style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">Parasailing,</b><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">also known as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>parascending,</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or "parakiting" is a recreational </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">kiting </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle [usually a boat] while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known as a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">parasail</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">wing. On land or over water the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">manned kite</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">’s moving anchor may be a car, truck, or boat; parasailing just by kiting in heavy winds is highly discouraged. The boat then drives off, carrying the parascender or wing and person into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can parasail behind it at the same time. The parascender has little or no control over the parachute.</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt;">There are six parts of a parasail. The harness attaches the pilot to the parasail, which is connected to the boat, or land vehicle, by the tow rope. The activity is primarily a fun ride, not to be confused with the sport of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt;">paragliding</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt;">. There are commercial parasailing operations all over the world.</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Land based parasailing has also been formed into competition sport in Europe. In land based competition parasailing, the parasail is towed to maximum height behind a 4 wheel drive vehicle and then releases the tow line and flies down to a target area in an accuracy competition. The sport was developed in the early 80's and has been very popular ever since. The first international competitions were held in the mid 80's and continue to run today.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: .05in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Parachute versus parasail</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Both the parachute and parasail can ascend and glide, if pulled by a vehicle and are designed to retard the fall of a body or object during the descent at a given altitude. The primary difference between the two is that the parasail is more stable during the ascent when towed and importantly kept not in free-glide.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">Paragliding </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt;">is the recreational and competitive<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>adventure sport of flying<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>paragliders</b>: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>glider aircraft<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>harness suspended below a hollow fabric<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>wing whose shape is formed by its suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.</span></div><div style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Despite not using an engine, paraglider flights can last many hours and cover many hundreds of kilometres, though flights of 1–2 hours and covering some tens of kilometres are more the norm. By skillful exploitation of sources of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>lift the pilot may gain height, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand meters.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Paragliders are unique among soaring aircraft in being easily portable. The complete equipment packs into a rucksack and can be carried easily on the pilot's back,<sup id="cite_ref-PagenPF_1-0"> </sup>in a car, or on public transport. In comparison with other air sports this substantially simplifies travel to a suitable takeoff spot, the selection of a landing place and return travel.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Paragliding is related to the following activities:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Hang gliding is a close cousin, and hang glider and paraglider launches are often found in proximity. Despite the considerable difference in equipment the two activities offer similar pleasures and some pilots are involved in both sports.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Powered paragliding<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is the flying of paragliders with a small engine attached.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Speed riding<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>speed flying is the separate sport of flying paragliders of reduced size. These wings have increased speed, though they are not normally capable of soaring flight. The sport involves taking off on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>skis<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or on foot and swooping rapidly down in close proximity to the slope, even periodically touching it if skis are used. These smaller wings are also sometimes used where wind speeds are too high for a full-sized paraglider, although this is invariably at coastal sites where the wind is laminar and not subject to as much mechanical turbulence as inland sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Paragliding can be of local importance as a commercial activity. Paid accompanied tandem flights are available in many mountainous regions, both in the winter and in the summer. In addition there are many schools offering courses, and guides who lead groups of more experienced pilots exploring an area. Finally there are the manufacturers and the associated repair and after sales services.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Paraglider-like wings also find other uses, for example in ship propulsion and wind energy exploitation, and are related to some forms of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>power kite. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 1.2pt; margin-left: 19.2pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Major Sites:</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Garhwal </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Himalayas, Bir Billing</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Highest Gliding Altitude:</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">3,000m</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Best Season:</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">March to June and September to December</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14.25pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ever since man first looked up at the sky, he was yearned to glide and soar like an eagle in the sky. Parasailing and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Paragliding are indeed, experiences that combine the wonder of smooth sailing in the air and the thrill of soaring high </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">above the ground. Once in the air, one may experience the ethereal serenity of the sport. It is an experience that is </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">surprisingly, thrilling as well as becalming. Para gliding uses “thermals’ as the driving force, and is the closest one can </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">more than 3,000m</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">About Who Can Fly</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One can paraglide or sail if one is in normal health and do not suffer from any disability that would prevent one from say, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 12.75pt;">driving a car. And yes, one must be over15 yrs or have the consent of one’s parent/ guardian and one’s weight should be </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 12.75pt;">between 45 and 85 kgs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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Garhwal is a Paraglider’s and Parasailor’s paradise. In the north one has the huge ramparts of the great Himalayas and in the south are the plains of the Terais. The unique geographical position of Garhwal provides excellent conditions for all grades of paragliding and parasailing, from beginners to intermediate and advance. The hot air coming from the Gangetic plains and the cold air from the hills creates excellent flying conditions. The climate of the region is also best suited for the purpose. The flying season spans September to December and then March to June. </span></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-60256762004233647242012-05-02T03:09:00.000-07:002012-05-02T03:09:59.973-07:00Adventure in the Himalayas - Hang Gliding<div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Hang Gliding</b> is a very popular sport activity in the Himalayan Region. Those who love adventure and desire to experience the feel of soaring in the skies will take to this sport in all earnest. It sure is a magnificient experience no doubt!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">Hang gliding</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"> </span>is an air sport in which a pilot flies a light and unmotorized foot-launchable aircraft called a </span><span class="apple-converted-space">hang glider</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> [also known as Delta plane orDeltaplane]. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminium, alloy or composite-framed fabric wing. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The pilot is ensconced in a harness suspended from the airframe and exercises control by shifting body weight in opposition to a control frame, but other devices, including modern aircraft flight control systems, may be used. In the sport’s early days, pilots were restricted to gliding down small hills on low-performance hang gliders. However, modern technology gives pilots the ability to soar </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: small;">for hours, gain thousands of metres of altitude in thermal updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country for hundreds of kilometres. Gaining the safety benefits from being instructed is highly recommended.</span> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang gliding is usually performed by using air current without an engine power. The pilot is suspended in a swing harness from the centre of the keel and maintains control wholly by weight shift arrangement with the help of airframe. To take off, the pilot runs on a down-hill approximately 40-degree slope and is airborne the moment he crosses the gliders stalling speed, which vary from 15-km to 30-km per hour. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>An Outdoor Sport</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang gliding is an outdoor sport and Mother Nature is unpredictable -- weather is always a big consideration. The primary safety factors are personal judgment and attitude. You must be willing to learn gradually and use good judgement and have an appropriate attitude. If you don’t, then you can get injured or killed; if you do, then you can hang glide until you’re 90.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you want to touch the skies, then hang gliding is the sport for you. You jog down a slope and glide away from the mountain. You do not free-fall or jump off of a cliff. Your launches and landings are deliberate and, once in the air, you will probably be surprised by how peaceful the experience is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Even if you are afraid of heights, it will rarely be a factor, since there is no sensation of falling. Your solo lesson will require more effort both physical as well as mental, than your tandem lesson, and this lays the basic groundwork necessary to becoming your own pilot.</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hangliding Sites In The Himalayas</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang Gliding, comparatively a new sport in India, is gaining popularity. India has got thermal soaring effects in the summer months and hill soaring almost year-round. The monsoons are the only months when this sport is not possible in India, otherwise even the winter months are also ideal for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Most Indian hang gliding sites have been highly rated and those in the lower regions of the Himalaya are among the best the world has. Hang gliding clubs in India are located at Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Shimla, Devlali and Bangalore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6766733036835649246&postID=6025676200423364724" name="himachal-pradesh"></a>Hang Gliding In Himachal Pradesh</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang Gliding is a new sport practised at Billing, 14-km from Bir and is said to be among the finest sites for hang gliding in the world. An annual hang gliding tournament is also held over here. Situated in Dharamsala, Dharamkot is situated at 11, 800 ft and requires a 2-km trek from the nearest roadhead.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Flora In Chitwan National Park</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A fifth of the park is made up of the floodplains of the Narayani, Rapti and the Reu Rivers and is covered by dense tall Elephant grass interspersed with revenine forests of silk cotton [Kapok], Acacia and Sisam trees.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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Nepal Himalayas</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">This ecologically diverse area is the last remaining home in Nepal for more than 300 of the endangered Asian one-horned inoceros and harbours one of the largest populations of the elusive and rare Royal Bengal Tiger. Besides Rhino and Tiger, Chitwan also support a great variety of flora and fauna. There are four species of Deer, including the Spotted Chittal, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Small Wild Cats, the white stockinged Gaur [world’s largest wild cattle] and many other smaller animals.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;"> </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The swampy areas and numerous Ox-bow lakes of Chitwan provide a home for Marsh Crocodiles. In a stretch of the Narayani River is found one of the few remaining of the populations of the rare and endangered fish-only eating Gharial. In the summers the park is alive with migrants such as the fabulous paradise flycatcher, the Indian Pitta ans Parakeets.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jungle Safari At Chitwan National Park:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Visitors can actively participate in exciting stalks thgrough the forest looking for animal signs. One unique Chitwan experience in Elephant back safaris in search of the one-horned Rhinocerous, Leopard, Deer, Bear, Monkey and Crocodile. Few visitors can ever forget the excitement of crashing through 20 feet high elephant grass and sighting wildlife. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Apart from Elephant safaris, the traveller will be happplt occupied for several days with natural walks, canoe rides down the park rivers and landrover drives through the forest. Another exciting alternative to reach the park is a two to three days raft trip down the Trishuli River to Narayanghat or directly into the western edge of the park.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How To Get There</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Air:</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are daily flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur.</span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Road:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Chitwan is easily accessible from Kathmandu being well connected by national highway to Bharatpur and Saurana</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-49110425229926778562012-04-05T03:22:00.000-07:002012-04-05T03:22:08.376-07:00Himalayan Jungle Safari - The Great Himalayan National Park<div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">View of the Great Himalayan National Park</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The highest mountain ranges in the world and geologically speaking, the youngest, the Himalayas offer some of the most spectacular landscpaes in the world. Among the high altitude wildlife reserves of the Himalayas comes the Great Himalayan National Park, located in the beautiful district of Kullu.</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Untouched Bio-diversity</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The 765-sq-kms area has temperate forests - some of the virgin coniferous forests of the state. Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this park. The park area is the largest protected area in the state of Himachal Pardesh. The Park consists of the upper catchment areas of the Tirthan, Sainj, Parvati and Jiwa Nala, flowing East to West and mingling into Beas river. The bewitching scenic beauty of the Park is a complement to its biological richness. </span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The 765-sq-kms area has temperate forests - some of the virgin coniferous forests of the state. Vast areas of alpine pastures and glaciers cap this park. The park area is the largest protected area in the state of Himachal Pardesh. The Park consists of the upper catchment areas of the Tirthan, Sainj, Parvati and Jiwa Nala, flowing East to West and mingling into Beas river. The bewitching scenic beauty of the Park is a complement to its biological richness.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fauna In The Great Himalayan National Park</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Among the animals found in this part of the Western Himalayas are Musk Deer, Ghoral, Thar, Bharal, Serow, Brown Bear, Leopard and Snow Leopard. Bird life includes a variety of colourful Pheasants- Monal, Khalij, Cheer and Tragopan.</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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National Park</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">A trek through out </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;"> the park to Raktesar, the origin of the Sainj River and camping amid alpine pastures is a memorable experience.</span></div><div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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National Park</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Visiting Season</b></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The best seasons for visiting the park are summer from April to June and autumn from September to November. The relatively high density of wildlife in the area assures the visitors of sighting the Monal, Western Tragopan, Musk Deer, Goral, Bharal, and the Himalayan Thar. The rainy season from July to August and the winter season from December to March are not advisable periods to visit the park, as excessive damage to the road network and other inconveniences to the visitor are unavoidable. </span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The best seasons for visiting the park are summer from April to June and autumn from September to November. The relatively high density of wildlife in the area assures the visitors of sighting the Monal, Western Tragopan, Musk Deer, Goral, Bharal, and the Himalayan Thar. The rainy season from July to August and the winter season from December to March are not advisable periods to visit the park, as excessive damage to the road network and other inconveniences to the visitor are unavoidable.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Location </b> : 60-km from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Nearest Access</b> : 765-Sq-kms.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Altitude </b> : 1,300m to 6,100m.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Area Coverage</b> : 765 Sq-kms.</span></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How To Get There</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Air:</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The airport at Bhuntar is 10-km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available.</span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Rail: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95-km from Kullu. </span><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Road:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">To get to the Great National Himalayan Park one has to take the eastern divergence at Aut on the Kullu- Manali highway. Aut is 45-km from Mandi and 30-km from Kullu. From Largi which is 4-km from Aut, two routes, one along the Sainj Nala, motorable till Neuli [26-km] and the other along Tirthan Nala, motorable upto Gushaini (28-km) lead to the park. The rest of the park has to be covered on foot as no mule or horse transport is allowed.</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">General Info</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Entry Inside The Great Himalayan National Park: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Entry to this protected region is by permits, which can be obtained, either from the Director's Headquarter at Shamshi or from the range officers stationed at Sairopa, Banjar and Sainj. Guides are provided by the authorities and a token fee is charged as entry fee. The undulating terrain serves the purpose of vantage points for observing and photographing wildlife.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-12827367559649628682012-04-05T03:21:00.000-07:002012-04-05T03:21:45.917-07:00Himalayan Jungle Safari - Royal Bardia National Park<div><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><b>The Royal Bardia National Park i</b>s the largest and most undisturbed wild area of the Terai region of the Nepal Himalayas. Similar to Chitwan park, but with a drier climate and a more remote location, Bardia encompasses 1,000-sq-kms of riverine grassland and sal forests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The Terai or lowland hills and valleys of southern Nepal, nowhere over 1,000 feet in elevation, extend all along the Indian border. The Terai once supported a healthy wildlife population in a habitat of 25-foot high elephant grass and dense hardwood forests, but had very few people, due to virulent malarial mosquitos. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Bardia was a royal hunting reserve of Nepal's Rana rulers from 1846 to 1950. In Nepal, wildlife lost whatever protection the royal hunting reserve conveyed when the Rana rule ended in the 1950's. A well-meaning malaria eradication program in the 1950's and 1960's opened the terai for settlement, and transformed about 75% of the native Terai to agricultural land. Wildlife populations declined with the combination of increased settlement and widespread poaching. Bardia was declared a wildlife reserve in 1976, first measuring 134 sq miles and expanded in 1985 to 374 sq miles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Natural Beauty of Bardia National Park</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Today's Royal Bardia National Park is bordered to the south by the Babai River, to the north by the Shiwalik or Churia Hills, to the west by the Girwa River [a tributary of the Karnali], and to the east by a section of the East-West Highway which bisects the park. The Terai is only in the southwest corner of the park. Much of Bardia is on the southern slopes of the Shiwalik Range where the hills rise to over 4,000 feet. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">From the base of these hills, the park slopes gently over highly porous ground for several miles to the rivers of the Gangetic plain. At Chisopani Gorge, the swift-flowing Karnali River emerges from the Shiwalik Range onto the broad plain and flows purposefully through the semi-tropical jungle. Where the river braids out, small riverine forested islands form. Wildlife frequent these oases - maybe you'll be as lucky as we once were to spot a wild Elephant swimming trunk-deep across the river to reach the island.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</span></div><div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fuana In Bardia National Park</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">What makes a visit to Nepal's Royal Bardia National Park particularly special is not just its large and intact habitat area and its isolated location, but also the presence here of one of the last known herds of wild Elephants in South Asia. The herd, numbering less than two dozen, roams these remote jungles in western Nepal. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The largest of the herd is affectionately called “Thulo Hati”, which means "Big Elephant" in the Nepali language. Seeing these wild Elephants greyish-white bulk rising above the morning mists and hearing them trumpet across the jungle clearing is one of the most remarkable wildlife experiences to be had on our planet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Bardia also boasts the greatest number of deer species in Nepal. The six deer species found in the park are: Chital or spotted Deer with its ubiquitous white spots on a brown coat; Hog Deer; similar to but smaller than Chital; Sambhar, the largest Deer on Indian subcontinent with a shaggy coat and thick antlers; Swamp Deer; Barasingha; and reddish-colored Barking Deer, the park's smallest Deer. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Other large mammals are: Gaur, the largest wild oxen in world; wild Boar, an omnivorous black-coated creature with large tusks; the agile sloth Bear, a shaggy black bear with a distinctive white "V" on its chest; Blue Bull or Nilgai, the largest Antelope on the Indian subcontinent; and Himalayan Tahr. Serow and Goral, two goat-Antelope members, are also found. Small mammals include: Langur Monkey, Rhesus Macaque, Jackal, three species of cats [jungle, leopard, and fishing]; yellow-throated Marten; Mongoose; and Indian Otter. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Two species of crocodiles swim in the Karnali, Girwa, and Babai Rivers - the blunt-snouted Marsh Mugger and the fish-eating gharial with its long thin snout. These creatures share the water with the fresh-water Gangetic Dolphin. The Karnali also supports the great mahseer, which weigh up to 90 lbs, an angler's prize catch. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Birds are the park's most conspicuous fauna with over 300 resident and migratory species. Avid bird-watchers will want to visit the park in November or from February to April when migrants arrive, depart or pass through.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: gainsboro; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">To view the wild Elephants, you ride on the backs of specially-trained elephants, each guided by a driver. As you sit in a padded wooden platform on the Elephant's back with your camera ready, your Mahout steers the Elephant through tall grass. Mists rise off the nearby river, and you spot a mother Rhino leading her baby down to the river for a drink. Monkeys chatter and birds call in the nearby trees, signaling that an elusive Royal Bengal Tiger is stalking Deer through the high grass. It is a very special experience - a unique experience out at Royal Bardia - unlike any other wildlife setting in Nepal.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To reach Bardia, you may take the daily air flight or public bus from Kathmandu to napalgunj, from where it is a five hour drive to the park office at Thakurdwara. This nature sanctuary is best to visit from October to April.</span></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-45875441111857740032012-04-05T03:20:00.000-07:002012-04-05T03:20:53.279-07:00Himalayan Jungle Safari - Namdapha National Park<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><b>Namdapha Tiger reserve i</b>n Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh is spread in an area of 1,850-sq-kms rugged terrain. Perhaps no other national park in the world has a wider altitudinal variation than the Namdapha national park that rises from 200m to 4,500m in the snow-capped mountain. This variation has given rise to the growth of diverse habitats of flora and fauna. For the truly dedicated wilderness and wildlife fan, a visit to the Namdapha National Park is a challenging goal. It is also an ideal for trekking and hiking<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Flora In Namdapha National Park</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The beautiful forests possess great biodiversity of Flora and Fauna. A details study of its species and genetic variation has not yet been thoroughly done. Namdapha is Botanist's dream and it may take as long as 50 years to complete a conprehensive survey of its botanical resources. There are more than 150 timber species. The Pinus Merkusi and Abies Delavavi are not found elsewhere in India. One of the rarest and endangered orchids, the Blue Vanda found here. The most famous local madicinal plant Mishimi Teeta, which is used by the local tribal for all kinds of diseases is available here but its export has been banned.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Fauna In Namdapha National Park</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The diverse vegetations and habitats of Namdapha grooms diverse species of animals and birds. It is only park in the World to have the four Feline species of big cat namely the Tiger, Leopard Snow Leopard (Panthera Uncia) and Clouded Leopard and numbers of Lesser cats. A number of primate species are seen in the park, such as Assamese Macaque, pig-tailed Macaque, stump-tailed Macaque and number of the distictive Hoolock Gibbons, highly endangered and only 'Ape' species found in India dwells in this impenetrable virgin forest. Of the many other important animals are the Elephants, Black Bear, Indian Bison, several species of Deers, reptiles and a variety of arboreal animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />
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</span></b><b style="line-height: 12.75pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Avi Fauna In Namdapha National Park</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Among the bird species, most notable are the White winged Wood Ducks, a rare and endangered species, the great Indian Hornbills, Jungle Fowls and Pheasants flop their noisy way through the jungle, and which harbours other colourful bird and animal species. The inaccessibility of greater part of the park has helped to keep the forests in their pristine and virgin state in its natural form. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Moreover, the park possesses great bio diversity of flora and fauna. The lush green under growths are thick and intertwined like cobwebs of canes, bamboos, wild bananas and variety of vegetations The grandeur of the wet tropical rain forest is breeding ground for varieties of animals and birds which is remarkable and worth seeing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Location: </b> 150 km from Miao, Arunachal Pradesh</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Nearest Access:</b> Mioa</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Importance: </b> Largest National Park of the Northeast Region and largest Wildlife Protected Areas in India.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Area Coverage: </b> 1,985 Sq-kms</span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><div style="line-height: normal;"><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How To Get There</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Air:</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The nearest point of entry via air is the airport at Dibrugarh, Assam.</span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Rail: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">The rail station is situated at Tinsukia in Assam. </span><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Road:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">From Tinusukia or Dibugarh, the journey to Miao, headquarters of the National Park and the Tiger Reserve, has to be done by road, over a distance of 150-km. Then, a forest road stretching over around 28-km gives access to the protected area up to a place called Deban, which has a lovely forest rest house and some other accommodation for the field staff. Beyond this area there is no road as such and all movement inside the reserve has to be on foot through dense forest and steep hill ranges with streams and rivers flowing in between.</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">General Info</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Entry Inside The Great Himalayan National Park: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">For Indians:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Indian tourists intended to visit Namdapha National Park need an Inner Line Permit which can be obtained from the following authorities:-</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;"><li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Resident Commissioner, Arunachal Bhawan, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 001.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Liaison Officer, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, 4-B, Chowringhee Place, Calcutta - 700 013.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Liaison Officer, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, R.G. Baruah Road, Guwahati - 781 012.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Liaison Officer, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Mohanbari, Dibrugarh, Assam.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Inner Line Permit can also be obtained from The Secretary[Political], Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar - 791 111 or, from the Deputy Commissioner of Changlang District.</span></span></li>
</ul></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For Foreigners:</span></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Individual foreigner visiting Arunachal Pradesh require Restricted Area Permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India [F-1], Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110 001. Group tourists consisting of at least 4 members can </span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">obtain the R.A.P. from:</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chief Immigration Officer, Madras.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Commissioner Home, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar - 791 111.</span></span></li>
</ul></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-54303953429324995322012-04-05T03:19:00.000-07:002012-04-05T03:19:25.740-07:00Himalayan Jungle Safari - Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><b>Jungle Safari</b> can be called a little different because you are basically exploring the wilds in this activity. Whether you are riding on an elephant's back or inside a jeep, this safari trip is a must if you like the wilds. Jungle Safari can be defined as a forest trail, except that beside the options of walking, hiking and trekking, you can also explore the jungle with the help of a jeep or an Elephant, making your safari all the more easier and comfortable to enjoy. </span> </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">This exiting Jungle safari</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"> not just involves exploring the jungles of a particular region. The options can involve national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as well as protective reserves. And you can also opt for wild camping as well as nature walks too. All in all saying hello to Mother Nature in the best possible ways. Staying in the jungle lodges provided by the various forests departments within the sanctuary areas is also the part of this safari deal and the best way you can enjoy your holiday to hang out in the Jungle area, relax and be carefree!</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Corbett National Park, The Great Jimalayan National Park, Namdapha National Park, Royal Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National Park.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Best Time to Visit:</b> April to June and September to November. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jungle Safari Sites in the Himalayas:</b> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Corbett National Park, The Great Himalayan National Park, Namdapha National Park, Royal Chitwan National Park, Royal Bardia National Park.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Beat Time to Visit:</b> April to June and September to November.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><b>Jim Corbett National Park</b> is 115-km from Nainital, via Kaladhungi. The pride of Corbett National Park is the distinction of being the first national park of India. It sprawls over an area of 1,200-sq-kms and was established in the year 1935 as the Hailey National Park, after Sir William Malcohm Hailey, an enthusiastic conservationist who was at that time governor of united provinces. </span><br />
<div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">In 1957, the park was re-christened as the Corbett National Park in the memory of late Jim Corbett, legendary sportsman, great naturalist, eminent conservationist and a profilic writer, who spent some of the best and happiest years of his life in Kaladhungi and Nainital.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Location: 115-km from Nainital, Uttaranchal.</span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nearest Access: Ramnagar.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wildlife Attractions: Tigers, Leopards, Crocodiles.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Area Coverage: 1,200 Sq-kms.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Flora in Corbett National Park</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Aptly called the land of roar, trumpet, and songs, Corbett Park is a legend come alive. The park embraces the picturesque patladiun, a broad flat valley consisting of the vast savannas and surrounded by hills. Most of the core area of 330-sq km at its heart remains out of bounds, and many visitors are disappointed to find that safaris on foot are strictly forbidden; they are only permissible in the fringe forests.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fauna In Corbett National Park</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Corbett is most famous for its large cats, and in particular the Tiger - this was the first designated Project Tiger Reserve, in 1973 - but its Tigers are extremely elusive. Sightings are very far from guaranteed, and should be regarded as an unlikely bonus. </span><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Corbet holds a great assortment of other animals. Large Elephant herds have been confined within its boundaries since the construction of the Ramganga Reservoir blocked migratory routes that formerly ranged as far as Rajaji National Park, 200-km west. The best place to see them is around the picturesque Dhikala Camp near the reservoir, especially in spring, when the water level drops and the animals have more space to roam. </span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The reservoir shelters populations of Gharial, a long snouted fish-eating Crocodile, and Maggar, a large marsh crocodile, and other reptiles. Jackal are common, and Wild Boar run through the camps in the evenings. The grasslands around Dhikala are home to deer species such as the spotted Deer known as Chital, Hog Deer and the larger Sambar. Rhesus and common Langur are both abundant, representing the two main classes of Indian Monkeys. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Bird life ranges from water birds such as the pied Kingfisher to birds of prey, including the crested serpent Eagle, Pallas’s fishing eagle and Himalayan greyheaded fishing Eagle.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Angling At Ramnagar: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main administrative centre for Corbet National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar makes a fishing base camp. At Lohachaur, 15-kms north along the River Kosi, good anglers are in with a chance of landing the legendary Mahseer, a redoubtable battling River Carp. Permits to have a go must be sought from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar; most resorts also arrange all inclusive fishing trips.</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jeep Safari At Jim Corbett National Park</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jeeps Safari, is the most convenient way to travel within Corbett, and can be rented for the park trips from Ramnagar, from the KMVN Tourist Lodge and other travel agencies . One bus each day goes to Dikhala from Ramnagar, stopping at the Forest Rest houses en route. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chital, Sambar, and various other Deer species find refuge in the Savannah grasslands known as the Maidan, behind the campsite to the south, and Tigers are occasionally drawn in looking for prey. Two hour Elephant rides, explore this sea of grass, rarely penetrating far into the deep jungles beyond. Come early morning or evening; in the heat of the day you probably won’t come across much more than deer among the tall grass. Tiger-sightings are few and far between, but you may be rewarded with fresh pug marks.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Air:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport.</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Rail: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad.</span><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Road:</b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7-kms beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly-Kichha-Rudrapur-<wbr></wbr>Doraha-Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112-kms north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport corporation run a semi deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">General Info on Jim Corbett National Park</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Entry Inside The Corbett National Park: </b><br style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;" /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;">All visitors to Corbett National Park have to obtain permits from the park administration centre at Ramnagar. The closest of the various gates into the Corbett, 1-km from central Ramnagar, is on the road to Bijrani camp, 11-km away, a base for day trips. Dhangarhi Gate, 18-kms along the highway north to Ranikhet, provides access to the northern and north western portion of the park along the Ramnagar River valley, and to the main camp of Dhikala.</span></span></div></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-71611184531454942962012-02-18T02:08:00.001-08:002012-02-19T19:35:28.760-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - Tibet Trekking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; line-height: 17px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; line-height: 17px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tibet, the Land of Snows, the roof of the world: For centuries the mysterious Buddhist kindom of Tibet, locked away in its mountain fastness of the Himalaya,has exercised a unique hold on the imagination of the west. For adventurers and traders it was a land of treasure and riches. Those on a spiritual quest whispered of a lost and steeped in magic and mystery.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tibet is without doubt one of the most remarkable places to visit in Asia. It offers fabulous monastery sights, breathtaking high-altitude trekes, stunning views of the world's highest mountains and one of the most likeable people you will ever meet.</span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></div></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">The Towering Snow-Capped Mountain Peaks of Tibet</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Locked in by towering mountains, Tibet on the southwestern border lies in the main part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the highest in the world, at an average altitude of 4,000 meters. Set up as an autonomous region in 1965, it has an area of more than 1.2 million square kilometers.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 15px;">With an average elevation of 4,900 metres [16,000 ft], Tibet has long been a favored destination for tourists from around the world.</span><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"> </span></i> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Himalayas in the south of Tibet have an average of 6,000 meters, the highest range on the earth. Their main peak, 8,848-metre Mount Qomolangma on the Sino-Nepalese border, is the summit of the globe. In the north are the Kunlun range and its branch, the Tanggula Mountains; in the middle the Gangdise range; and in the east the Hengduan range with numerous canyons and imposing mountains.</span></span><br />
<div style="line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></div><div style="line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">North of the Gangdise range and south of the Kunlun range is the vast Northern Tibet Plateau. The Southern Tibet Valleys between the Gangdise and the Himalayas, crossed by the Yarlungzangbo River from west to east, are the principal farming and pastoral area of Tibet.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tibets major rivers include the Yarlungzangbo, Nujiang, Lancang and Jinsha. The Tibet Plateau, one of the regions in China with the greatest number of lakes, has numerous salt lakes, the largest being Nam Co. In all, lakes cover a total area of some 30,000 square kilometers on the plateau. Tibet ranks second in the country in hydroelectric power potentials<b>.</b></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Climate and Trekking Season In Tibet</span></div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tibet's high altitude and the atmosphere allow the sun's solar radiation to strike the earth with unusual intensity. To protect your eyes and skin, all trekkers are advised to bring some sunscreen lotions, and sunglasses which are very useful. There are lip creams and balms that are also sold with SPF ratings, zinc, oxide creams provide 100% block out. Generally from April to October is the best season for opting for a Tibet tour. But it really depends on your route and with a normal winter, Tibet tour schedule is quite comfortable, because in winter, the tourist rush is not much and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery freely. </span></span></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Major trekking Attractions in Tibet are the following:</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For well over a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed Kailash Mansarovar to pay homage to the mountain’s mystery, circumambulating it is a ancient ritual of devotion that continues to this day. People have been visiting Kailash - Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major passes of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead to Kailash - Mansarovar. The important ones in the Kumaon region are Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura, Lowe Dhura, Unta Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingri. Under the administration of the Indian ministry of external affairs and with the cooperation of the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has been conducting trips to Kailash - Mansarovar through the Lipulekh pass.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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A splendid trail leads north to the Nyima La through some of the finest virgin forests and flower gardens in southeastern Tibet. The idyllic walk passes a nomad camp and groves of flowering rhododendrons along the way. Many plant species abound on the open moorlands near the pass. From the pass there are tremendous views of the Assam Himalayas, including nearby Gyala Pelri and Namche Barwa. On the far side of the Nyima La is the Rong Valley, a heavily forested scenic valley that is luxuriantly carpeted with primulas and violet irises from May to July. The best time for this trek is from May to October. </span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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High Altitude Sickness</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">High Altitude Sickness could happen to any guest in high altitude. The effect of HAS usually remains 2 days till the body acclimatizes. Headache, nausea, vomiting and short breath are the common symptoms. To avoid HAS take garlic soup, more water frequently. Diamox tabs or any other medication/tablets are also recommended and this should be kept handy in case of sickness. </span></div></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-46610894958011796392012-02-18T02:07:00.001-08:002012-02-18T02:07:41.508-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - Darjeeling and Sikkim Trekking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Eastern Himalayas - Simply Out Of This World</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A land of infinite charm with breathtaking views of Kangchenjunga, bewildering variety of flora and fauna, colourful festivals, lush green tea gardens, exciting adventure sports, daunting trekking routes, perfect solitude. All this make the East Himalayas your chosen destination.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The East Himalayas present perhaps the best trekking routes in the whole of India. Low altitude treks in the lower regions of Darjeeling are quiet easy and are particularly recommended for those tourists who like to take up a stroll at a leisurely pace. The Kalimpong-Relli trek through golden paddy fields, the Kurseong-Namsu trail through tea gardens and the Kurseong-Mirik trek are the main trails through low altitude areas.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Darjeeling-Batast-Tonglo-<wbr></wbr>Sandakphu-Return: </b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">This is a 6/7 days moderate trekking from Maneshanjang, which is 26-km by road from Darjeeling and ideal for views along a standard trail. A popular trekking route from Darjeeling, this trek takes one to Sandakphu and Phalut from where one can have breakthtaking views of Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /><br style="text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Singalila Treks: </b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">Treks in the eastern Himalayan region are organized through both high and low altitude areas. The most popular of treks is the one through high altitude areas across the Singalila range in Darjeeling, which starts from Maneybhanjang, goes to Meghma, Toughu, Gairibas, Sandakphu, and Phalut.The fourth and last day is the return trek to Darjeeling, which may be taken along the same route or via Ramman, Rimbick and Bijanbari.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /><br style="text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Kalimpong Treks:</b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">Another adventurous high altitude trek done in Darjeeling is in the Kalimpong region from Relli, Pankhasari, and Neora to the highest point in the areas, Rochella at 3,400m. From here it is a steady descent to Tangta, Jhalang along the foothills to Samsing. Trekkers can enjoy the natural panorama of exotic varieties of Himalayan flora, bird, and wildlife that can be seen along this route.</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Each season in Sikkim is distinct. The periods for outdoor excursions are several. March to May are best season for flowers, which is also ideal for trekking in this state. However you should be prepared for inclement weather, as snow storms at higher altitudes can develop rapidly in both the pre and post-monsoon seasons.<br />
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<b>Darjeeling/Gangatok-<wbr></wbr>Pemanyangtse-Yoksum-Dzongri:</b><br />
The most popular trek in Sikkim is from Yuksom to Dzongri and Goccha La for superb views of Kanchenjunga. Two peaks in Dzongri area of West Sikkim, Thingchen Khang and Jopunob, have been declared 'Trekking Peaks', which means they are free of royalty payment.<br />
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Above Damthang, overlooking south district headquarters town Namchi, there is a flat stretch of land, at an altitude of 8,530ft, surrounded by a lush green forest known as Tendong Hill. Trek From Tendong from Damthang bazaar, the nearest roadhead, is just about two-hours of casual walk. But one can also proceed to Namchi by trekking via Tendong Hill following the traditional route used in the old days. Trekking over here also is possible throughout the year, except in the monsoons.<br />
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<b>Trek To Menam Hill:</b><br />
Menam hill towers the Tandong hill on the other side overlooking the Ravangla Bazaar settlement, at an altitute of 10,300 ft. The trek from Menam to Ravangla takes about 4 hrs and from Menam hilltop trekkers has the option to take the gentle trek to Borong village or follow the more challenging trail, down to Yangang village.<br />
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The trek trail from Namchi or Damthang to Tendong-Ravangla-Menam-Borong is a 5 to 6 days trek and is one of the most interesting trails sacling all the hilltops along the route. The trek can continue to Tashiding or terminate at Borong and drive back to Ravangli.<br />
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<b>Versery:</b><br />
Versey lies at an elevation of 10,000 ft and has motorable road to access uto Hilley. An easy 4-kms trek from there takes a trekker upto the Versey Rhododendron Sanctaury. One can also trek from Soreng or Dentam in West Sikkim.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Trekking Permits For Sikkim</span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Foreigners have to obtain permits for trekking on most routes in Sikkim. Permits can be obtained from any of the following places: Delhi, Kolkatta, Siliguri. Permit restrictions mean that trekkers can only follow well-beaten trails and within a limited period of time. If you are coming from Darjeeling and have arranged permits and itineraries in advance, you could enter Sikkim at Jorethang and go directly to Pelling or Yoksum saving precious permit time.</span></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-40652717993837455122012-02-18T02:07:00.000-08:002012-02-18T02:07:08.989-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - Trekking in Kashmir Valley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Trekking is a major part of Jammu-Kashmir's adventure sports, but usually its Ladakh, that usually takes away the fame of being a trekker's paradise. Tourists are aware of Kashmir as a tourist destination, but take a closer look and you'll know what an important adventure centre this valley makes.</span> </span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A trek that is popular among both the treks and the pilgrims is the Amarnath trek that takes one to the sacred cave of Lord Amarnath, one of the holiest naturally occuring shrines of Hindu faith. The stages of the yatra are carefully controlled by the Indian authorities. The first stage of the trek is to Chandanwadi, the second to Sheshnag and the third over the Mahagunas Pass to Panchtami. Many pilgrims visit the cave from Panchtami and return to Sheshnag the same day, walking back to Pahalgam on the fifth day.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">Gulmarg Trekking:</b></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Gulmarg makes an excellent base for trekking in the northern Pir Panjal Range. Nanga Parbat can be seen to the north from several view points, including Khilanmarg, west and over 1,500 feet up the forested hillside from Gulmarg. From a distance, the Pir Panjal appears somewhat rounded, but when you are actually walking up its slopes, you will find that its smoother peaks rise above evergreen clad slopes that seem quite equal in steepness to those of the main Himalayas.</span><br style="text-align: justify;" /><br />
<span style="text-align: justify;">To the south of Gulmarg, a pleasant trek would be to walk up the Ferozepur Nala and beyond to the hamlets of Danwas, Tejjan, and to Samaidan. For this you will need a porter who knows the way because many stock trails intersect the route. The walk from Gulmarg to Tosamaidan is considered to be three stages long. You may return by way of Riyar and Khag villages or continue south toward Sunset Peak and then walk into the foothills along the Romushi Nala to Yusmarg, where a road and bus service connect with Srinagar.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Sonamarg Trekking:</b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">Sonamarg is the starting point of a major trek passing several mountain lakes - Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. One trek leads all the way to the Amarnath Cave.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Thajiwas Trek: </b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">One of the most popular short walks from Sonamarg and a major attraction during the summer months is the 4-km route to Thajiwas, a small valley at the foot of the Sonamarg glacier. A path leads up to the Shakhdar hill, overlooking the glacier from the northeast. It is dangerous to climb the steep slope leading up to the glacier. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier. Often in early summer one will meet groups of Gujar passing through Sonamarg on their way to the alpine meadows for the summer. </span><br style="text-align: justify;" /><br style="text-align: justify;" /><b style="text-align: justify;">Trek From Sonamarg To The Valley Via Gangabal Lake: </b><br style="text-align: justify;" /><span style="text-align: justify;">A fine trek west of Sonamarg is to cross the Nichinai pass to Gangabal Lake. As always, you would do well to have a local to accompany you. To reach the trailhead, go 2 miles down valley from Sonamarg toward Srinagar to the bridge below the tightly clustered houses of Shitkari village, where the road crosses the Sind River. Across the river from this small village, begin walking on the true Right Bank to the lakes called Krishan Sar and Vishan Sar, and beyond to Gangabal Lake near Haramukh, the highest peak in the vicinity of the Kashmir valley.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-55075787343398307482012-02-18T02:06:00.001-08:002012-02-18T02:06:26.024-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - The Ladakh Trekking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Trekking in Lahaul and Spiti of the Ladakh </b>region is a wonderful experience. </span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Manali in the Kullu valley serves as base for supplies and equipment for treks in the Lahaul-Spiti area and many exciting treks that originate in the Kullu valley terminate in Lahaul and Spiti.<br />
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A favourite trek in this area is the 4 stage moderate trek starting from Batal in southern Lahaul at the base of the Kunzam la, to the beautiful lake of Chandratal and onwards to the Baralacha-la pass. Over a part of the way this route overlooks the magnificent Bara Shigri glacier. Taking 8 strenuous stages another trail leads from Udaipur in upper Lahaul to Padum in Zanskar over the Kang- la pass.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lahaul and Spiti Trekking Tips which will benefit the trekkers:</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The easiest way to go on a Trans Himlayan trek or a safari is through a travel agency. They will take care of all arrangements for camping gear, porterage, provisions, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Carry all your provisions and fuel from Leh or Kargil for the entire duration of the trip, as nothing is available in the outposts of this difficult area and the villagers cannot really provide for you from their basic winter provisions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The environment in Ladakh is ecologically fragile and cannot take the garbage left by trekkers. Basically no garbage must be left at campsites undisposed. Polythene wrappers and containers must be incinerated.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All supplies for the Lahaul and Spiti area have to be carried from Manali.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports at Manali offers training courses in a range of adventure activities like basic and advanced climbing, high altitude trekking and rock climbing. Trekking and climbing equipment can be hired from the Institute at nominal rates.</span></li>
</ul></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-63172397910595429672012-02-18T02:06:00.000-08:002012-02-18T02:06:00.804-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - Bhutan Trekking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><b>Bhutan</b> has some of the best trekking in the world, with breathtaking scenery, a rich Buddhist culture, friendly people, and few other visitors</span><span style="text-align: left;">. </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">No one seems to know exactly the meaning of the word Bhutan but it is believed that it is derived from `Bhot’ which is the name given by Tibetans to their own country and `Tan’ which is a corruption of the word `stan’ meaning Land. The Bhutanese however prefer to call their country `Druk-Yul’ which means `The Land of the Dragon’. Bhutan is renowned for its undiluted cultures and unspoiled natural wonders. Bhutan’s past is still its present.</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">Weather </b></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">The difficulty with trekking here besides the high cost , is the weather, Unlike Nepal and Ladakh, the windows for good high-altitude trekking in Bhutan are short - say about three weeks in April and four weeks in October. Although the official season extends longer, you have the best chances of clear weather and little snow in the second half of April or the first three weeks of October. There are also several low-altitude Winter Treks which can be walked in other seasons. </span></span></div><div></div><div><h3 style="line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Routes</span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Department of Tourism of Bhutan presently has eleven trekking routes, ranging in length from 3 to 23 days. Details for all treks are described in"Bhutan: a trekker's guide" by Bart Jordans. On this site I have only posted descriptions of a couple of the most popular treks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Aside from multi-day treks, there are ample opportunites for day hikes around Thimphu and Paro.</span><br />
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</span></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Chomolhari Trek </span></b></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The six-day return trek offers a taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscapes. Starting Drugyel Dzong, we pass through scattered hamlets and farmland, into a deep and richly forested valley, which leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. Our highest camp, beside a clear lake, beneath the 10,000 ft. high East Face of Chomolhari, is in as magnificent a location as you could ever wish to find.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Laya / Gasa Trek</span></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Despite the opening up of a number of new trekking possibilities in Bhutan, the long-established route from Chomolhari across to Laya will always rank as one of Bhutan’s finest treks. The reason for this is not hard to find. The route offers a great variety of trekking conditions, from picturesque farmland and forest to alpine pastureland and high passes. Spectacular campsites, beneath some of Bhutan’s most impressive peaks, of which the most notable and Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake, are also a feature of this trekking route. Numerous isolated dzongs and scattered settlements, including the outlandish village of Laya, provide a great deal of cultural interest’s enroute. The memories of this special trek will stay with you for a lifetime.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Bumthang Cultural Trek- Central Bhutan</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Starting out at the splendid “Lodge” in Jakar, this four days trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through the Bumthang countryside. This trek provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Lhuntse Trek- Eastern Bhutan</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of the most picturesque of the low altitude treks, this trek begins at Tangmachu; two hours drive from Mongar. Climbing through temperature forest with an abundance of wildlife (including several types of pheasant) this route explores some of the least visited areas of Bhutan before continuing on to Tashiyangste on the ancient caravan route across Bhutan. In springtime the flowers and bird-life make this trek a sheer delight.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Lunana Trek</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Continuing across the north of the Kingdom from Laya, one enters the seldom-visited region known as Lunana. Passing some of the last virgin peaks of the Himalayas, Lunana offers a breath-taking landscape that has previously seen only a handful of foreign visitors. Starting out at Punakha, this unique and challenging itinerary spends three days climbing the steep gorge leading to Laya, before crossing the mighty Karakachu La to enter Lunana proper. After spending seven days walking through the “paradise on earth”, the route crosses the Gophu La to explore the valleys south of Gangkar Puensum, which remains the highest unclimbed peak on earth. Seven long days’ trekking remains to reach the wide-open, fertile valleys of Bhumthang. Probably one of the most challenging treks in the Himalayas.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Druk Path</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a short four-day trek, which leads from Thimpu to Paro, or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there is little settlement on this route, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter where are views across to the Himalayas.</span></span></div></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-57655905468177221192012-02-18T02:05:00.000-08:002012-02-18T02:05:26.043-08:00Trekking in the Himalayas - Nepal Trekking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The Himalayas need little introduction. The great mountain range inspires completely contrasting feelings - awe, thrill, serenity all at once. Tourism in the Himalayas, thus, is wonderful experience. Trailing through the Himalayan region, brings you directly in contact with the country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation of the mountain environments. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Traverse through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate the sheer geographic diversity - from the verdant, forested valleys and tropical jungles of Arunachal having amazing wildlife and the flowering meadows carpeted with rare orchids, to the rugged terrain of the Trans Himalaya that extends to the Tibetan plateau. Indulge in adventure activities in the Himalayas like trekking, rafting, skiing, mountaineering and many others like this.</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Activities to enjoy in the Himalayas - The list is actually long. You can just go on and on enjoying the beauty of Himalayas through these adventure activities. Conquer the towering peaks while climbing the mountains or strugle to keep you balance while the water lash out at your face during rafting.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While a powerful motorbike is the best mode of transport for covering vast stretches of mountains, paved roads restrict one. This is where trekking blended with rock climbing skills take you far in your quest for discovering the mountains at their pristine best. Most important thing while trekking in the Himalayas is to appreciate the scale and match one’s destination with one’s ability, for after all its about conquering the highest mountain ranges in the world! The best seasons to trek are the pre-monsoons and post monsoons.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;">Nepal Trekking</span> </div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nepal is a trekkers paradise. One can trek along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. There is something for everyone - the maginificent tumble of great snow summits; the highest in the world, or great-ridges carpeted in alpine flowers, forest of Rhododendrons, isolated hamlets, villages, small mountain towns, birds, animals, temples, monasteries, many different people etc, trekking can be done from October and November. To assure a quality service and safety purpose it is advisable to make the trekking programs through a government recognised trekking agency.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nepal is a trekkers paradise. One can trek along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. There is something for everyone - the magnificent tumble of great snow summits; the highest in the world, or great-ridges carpeted in alpine flowers, forest of Rhododendrons, isolated hamlets, villages, small mountain towns, birds, animals, temples, monasteries, many different people etc, trekking can be done from October and November. To assure a quality service and safety purpose it is advisable to make the trekking programs through a government recognised trekking agency.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Trekking In Everest Region</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Perhaps every Nepal visitors dream of trekking to the foot of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest Sagarmatha in Nepali language “ Chhomolungma” in Tibetan language (8,848m/ 29,000 feet) in the Khumbu region of east Nepal. The region includes upper catchments area of the Dudha Koshi and Bhote Koshi of the rivers. The area is largely composed of the rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas ranging from 5,800m to the top of the world Mt. Everest 8,848m. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kala Patar Trekking:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Lying at the end of the main trail in the Everest Region, Kala Patar is the chief destinatin for trekkers flying into Lukla. There's more to this trek than just a visit to the Everest base camp. A breakthrough to Everest is the Gokyo valley with its turquoise blue alpine lake and high vantage points that give sensational views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu - four of the Nepal's as well as world's eight highest peaks. From the Gokyo Valley, the trek crosses over the Cho La Pass, an adventurous approach to the upper Khumbu Valley and Everest Base Camp.</span><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><span style="line-height: 17px;">Another major attractions of this trek is visits to all the major Sherpa villages including Namche Bazaar, Thame, Khumjung, and beautiful Tengboche Monastery. The trek concludes with a very early morning climb of Kala Pattar, for one of the most awesome views as the sun rises on Everest, before returning via a different route to Lukla. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: gainsboro; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alternative Trekking To Kala Patar:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: gainsboro; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Jiri Trail is the traditional way to journey to Kala Patar. If you take up this trail, you'll be taking the route originally taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and his crew when they went to Everest. It's a much easier trek now, with trekking lodges for accommodation available on the route. </span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Trekking To Goyko Ri: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">Walking up the long valley towards Goyko and the lakes nearby is one of the outstanding treks in the Khumbu. You'll go past Yak pastures, gigantic glaciers, and the most magical and enchanting scenery in the Khumbu. Once at Goyko, the small village that thrives in the trekking trade, Goyko Ri rises next to the lake. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b>Other peaks situated above 8,000m that's ideal for trekking within the Everest region are:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 17px;">*</span>Lhotse </b> <b>[ Best Trekking Period is from April to May and Late September to October].</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Located in the China-Nepal Border, its Altitude is 8,516m. It is the Fourth Highest Peak of the Himalayas. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the Himalayas. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000m. </span><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><span style="line-height: 17px;">Sometimes mistakenly Lhotse has been identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. No serious attention was turned to climbing Lhotse until Everest had finally been ascended. Lhotse first climbed in 1956 as an alternative route towards the summit of Everest. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In addition to the main summit, there are two subsidiary peaks, Lhotse Shar, which is immediately east of the main summit, and Nuptse, a high peak on the mountain's west ridge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 17px;">*</span>Cho Oyu</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Cho Oyu, which means “The Turquoise Goddess” is known as the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from the world's highest mountain, the Everest and the fourth highest, the Lhotse in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border. Its one of the towering peak that stands with Everest well above the surrounding mountains. Cho Oyu became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest's north face. </span><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><span style="line-height: 17px;">Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, a 19,000-foot glacier pass, the main trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. Cho Oyu's proximity to the Nangpa La has earned it the distinction among some climbers as being the easiest 8,000 meter peak. It was the third such peak climbed, and the first climbed in Autumn. It was first climbed on October 19th 1954 by the Austrian Herbert Tichy, with Sepp Jochler and Pasang Dava Lama.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The peaks above 6,000m in the Everest region that can also make good trekking choices in this area are Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam and Pumori.</span></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-65505042912169250882012-02-17T02:08:00.000-08:002012-02-17T02:08:48.833-08:00Trip to Kullu- Himalayas.<div style="margin-left: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Location: - 240 km from Simla, Himachal Pradesh</span></li>
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</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Altitude: - 1,220m</span></li>
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</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Main Attractions: - Kullu Dusshera, Bijli Mahadev Temple</span></li>
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</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Best Time to Visit: - Mid-May to Mid-October</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>By Air:</b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The airport at Bhuntar is 10km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernager, 95km from Kullu. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>By Road:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The distance from Delhi via Mandi is 530 km and from Shimla this is 240km. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses fly to Kullu. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
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<div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><b>Kullu was once known as “Kulanthpitha”</b>, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the forbidding heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley' of Kulu. Here is the core of an intricate web of numerous valleys - each of which is a visual delight and seems more beautiful than the other. The Himalayan mountain scapes remain spectacular whether in brilliant sunshine or in the haze of the mist. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The town of Kullu has long been a centre of faith. In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh installed here an idol of Lord Raghunathji, which he brought from Ayodhya. As a mark of his penance, he placed the idol on his throne and it became the presiding deity of the Kullu valley. </span><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">The town of Kulu is famous for its colourful Dussehra festival. Decorated palanquins and processions convey Gods and Goddesses from temples all over the valley to Kullu, to pay homage to the reigning deity, Raghunathji. A Fair springs up during the festival which is celebrated with a great deal of singing, dancing and festivity.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;">Places of Interest in and around Kullu</span></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Raghunath Temple:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the 17th century, Raja Jagat Singh of Kulu committed a great wrong. To atone for the sin he sent a senior counter to Ayodhya for statue of Lord Raghunath- Lord Rama. This temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh to house the image and even today, is greatly revered.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div><div><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Set on a spur that offers some spectacular views, this temple is famous for its 20m high rod that periodically draws lightning, which shatters the 'Shivalinga' and scorches the building. Using only butter as adhesive, the 'linga' is then carefully pieced together by the temple pundit.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Around Kullu</span></span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Naggar:</span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">For 1,400 years Naggar remained the capital of Kullu. Its 16th century stone and wood castle is now a hotel run by Himachal Tourism. Here, a gallery houses the paintings of the Russian artist, Nicholas Roerich. Naggar also has three other old shrines.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Parvati Valley and Manikarna: </span></span></div><div class="tour-heading" style="line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">At 1,737 m, here am hot sulphur springs that bubble next to the by waters of the Penal river. The place is revered by both Hindus and Sikhs Treks from here lead to Pulga, Khirganga and Mantalai' a stretch of considerable natural beauty. The route finally reaches the Pin Parvati Pass [4802 m], which opens into the Sutlej valley.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"> </span></span></div></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
<span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jagatsukh :</span></span> </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jagatsukh is the most ancient Kullu capital, situated on the left bank, between Nagar and Manali. Around the Jagatsukh secondary school playground there are two ancient temples - the small shrine of Gaurishankar and the larger chalet-roofed temple to the goddess Sandhya Devi, the stone base of which is much more ancient than the 19th-century wooden verandah and roof.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Kullu valley has numerous places for trout fishing. These include Katrain, Raison, Kasol and Naggar, then along the river Tirthan near Larji, in the Sainj Valley and in the Hurla Khud.The valley is the nucleus of several trek routes. Some major ones are over the Chander khani Pass </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When Dussehra celebrations come to an end in the rest of the country, they begin at Kullu. Over 600 local deities come to pay homage to Lord Raghunath. This is a time when the valley is at its colourful best. to Malana, over the Jalori Pass or Bashleo Pass to Shimla, and over the Pin Parvati Pass to Sarahan </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shawls, local tweeds, rugs ['namdas'], foot wear ['pullan'], baskets, natural oils [almond and olive], caps. </span></div></div></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-74177262254199501942010-12-13T02:01:00.000-08:002010-12-13T20:13:40.531-08:00Rishikesh Yatra<div style="text-align: left;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 20px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 20px; color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; color: black; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">One of the holiest cities in India, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rishikesh</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>is not just known for its religious connection but also for its beautiful landscape. Surrounded by hills on three sides and holy Ganga river flowing through it, Rishikesh is an ethereal experience. Rishikesh is the gateway to famous Chardham which are Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. In fact Rishikesh is a favourite of those coming to meditate and seek salvation. It is believed that meditation on the land of this holy place leads to salvation. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">What else works in Rishikesh's favour is its altitude [1360 metres]. It is higher than other holy cities of Haridwar and Varanasi, the water in Ganga here is cooler and cleaner. The flow of the river is stronger here and the city is less populated than others. It is more calmer and peaceful here. It is such a beauty, the water gushing from the Himalayas, the banks dotted with ashrams and temples and a hilly landscape in the background of all this, makes Rishikesh truly amazing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">4</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3-kms from Dehradun & 24-kms from Haridwar, the celebrated spiritual centre of rishikesh is situated amidst a calm environment, impressive water front, dense forest and hills. Virtually a town of saints, sages and scholars. </span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">Rishikesh is a lare religious centre located on the right bank of river Ganga. There are a number of Ashrams where religious discourses are held. The place is also a renowned centre for yoga teachings.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">Rishikesh is not only an attraction for pilgrims but it also attracts foreigners who want to know about Hinduism, who want to spend some time close to the Lord, people who love rafting come here to conquer the rapids of Ganga. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 17px;">Rishikesh is also an ideal base camp for trekking in the nearby Himalayas. One must v</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 20px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 20px; color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">isit the popular tourist attractions and get a feel of the ancient heritage and culture. </span></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lakshman Jhula</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Swarga Ashram</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gita Bhavan</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Triveni Ghat</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rishikund and Raghunath Temple</span></li>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 20px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 20px; color: #111016; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This temple is perched at an alttitude of 1,550m in Neelkanth which is 14 km away from Rishikesh. This temple is devoted to Neelkanth Mahadev. This place offers beautiful panaromic views and healthy climate which provides a lot of comfort and soothe to the tourists. </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lakshman Jhula </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is a famous landmark in Rishikesh. The brifge is known for its design. It is a suspended iron bridge, made over river Ganga. Mythologically it was the site where lord Lakshman made a jute bridge to cross Ganges. T</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">his suspended iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been a major attraction among the tourists. Ram Jhula- The other suspended Iron bridge was recently constructed between Shivanand Ashram and Swarg Ashram.</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><b class="a4 b1">A</b><b class="a4 b1">bout Lakshman Jhula</b></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The Lakshman Jhula is a prime tourists attraction in Rishikesh. It is a landmark in Rishikesh. The bridge, is a suspension iron bridge, made over river Ganga to cross the river. The view from the bridge, especially the view of the high current of the river is incomparable. One can enjoy the spectacular surroundings and the cool breeze from the River while standing on the bridge. If you feel like feeding the fish in the Ganges, take a boat and cross the river. The boat ride makes the bridge appear more gorgeous.</span></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; font-family: georgia, serif;">According to popular legend, it is believed that Lord Ram took bath in the tank, which is now a main bathing spot and place of attraction for the pilgrims. </span></span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">The best transport for Rishikesh is by bus. Bus services are available from far and near places. Particularly there are regular services from Haridwar, which is just half-an- hour journey from Rishikesh.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Arial;">* </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Uttarkashi - 154 kms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Arial;">* </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Dehradun - 42 kms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Arial;">* </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Kedarnath - 228 kms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Arial;">* </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Haridwar - 25 kms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111016; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"><b style="font-family: Arial;">* </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Mussoorie - 77 kms</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: normal;"></div></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-43620652865728386332010-11-24T01:52:00.000-08:002010-11-24T01:56:32.192-08:00Dharamsala Yatra, Himachal Pradesh<div style="text-align: right;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View of the Hill Town</b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Buddhist Temple in Dharamsala</b></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 24px;">This hill town owes all its fame and tourism to the Chinese government whose invasion of Tibet in the 1950’s caused a mass exodus of Tibetans and lamas over the Himalayas to India. After realising that the Chinese were hell bent on genocide and destruction of Tibetan culture, the Dalai Lama followed suit and escaped over the mountains as a refugee. After suffering in the plains for a while the Indian prime minister Nehru finally agreed to relocate the Tibetans in Dharamsala.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tibetan Monks</b></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This treasure trove of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts, and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the 5th century. The museum also includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery, and anthropological items.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone church is located just 8-kms from Dharamsala on the way to McLeod Ganj. Under the shade of Doedar branches, a memorial has been made over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Just 4-kms from Dharamsala, Norbulinka was established to preserve and teach the ancient Tibetan arts. The shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams tiny water falls make this place look like heaven. Here one can watch the wooden carvings and the tangka paintings, golsithing and embroidery being done. The nunnery close to the institute is a place where women are taught the advanced levels of Buddhist philosophy.</span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">There are many easy walks of small treks around Mcleodganj and Dharamsala such as Toral Pass [4,575m] that start from Tang Narwana [1,150m], which is 10-km from Dharamsala. A 2-km stroll takes one to Bhagsu, then a little further a 3-km walk will bring the trekkers to Dharamkot. If one wishes to go on a longer walk then he can walk 8-km to Triund. The snow line of Ilaqa Got is just a 5-km walk.</span><br />
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Dharamsala can be approached by air from Delhi and the nearest Airport is at Gaggla, just 13-km away from the town.<br />
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Pathankot is 85-km and is the nearest railhead for Dharamshala. Trains from all over the country make a stop over at Pathankot and from here it is a three-hour journey to Dharamsala.<br />
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From Manali too bus services are available to this place. One can drive from Delhi via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and it's an 8-hours journey. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses ply to Dharamsala. </span></span></b></div></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-20568790286339309482010-10-06T00:17:00.000-07:002010-10-06T00:17:03.706-07:00Vaishno Devi Yatra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjytaGjD4EaSEU_jDxzltKWAb-mQ0QwskpT54ibyy-F6qMjrixgGiFTBkMQRAe8IZ7mM6j6X4kZeHep0RdVJAUbBtFUeFOLMUdwcUzxWMLz_bA2IW6mnqftjJWMsoR5uPj_ejCjTzBpB7/s1600/Picture_of_Mata_Vaishno_Devi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjytaGjD4EaSEU_jDxzltKWAb-mQ0QwskpT54ibyy-F6qMjrixgGiFTBkMQRAe8IZ7mM6j6X4kZeHep0RdVJAUbBtFUeFOLMUdwcUzxWMLz_bA2IW6mnqftjJWMsoR5uPj_ejCjTzBpB7/s320/Picture_of_Mata_Vaishno_Devi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 17px;"><br />
</span></div> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #404040; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The abode of the Goddess Vaishno Devi is in the Moutains of Trikuta Hills, in the Jammu and Kashmir State of Northern India. The Goddess resides in a beautiful cave in the form of 3 'Pindis' namely, “Maha Kali”, “Maha Laxmi” and “Maha Sarawati”. The Goddess Durga is said to have killed the demon Bhairon here. Vaishno Devi is 61-km north of Jammu and 14-km from Katra. The cave is at an elevation of 1,700m [5,100ft] and is 30m [93 ft] long and just 1.5m [5ft] high.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 800; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;"></span></span></span><br />
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Vaishno Devi is a hard four-hour [13-km] climb from Katra. The best time to come is March to July, as th rest of the time of the year it can be very cold. The main pilgrimage time is March-April and September-October. In 1986, 1.6 million people came here, or 15 to 20 thousand people a day. The cave ideally handles just 8 or 10 thousand people a day, as only 12 or 15 people are let into the cave at a time. On the full moon day in Kartika [October/ November] the line to get into the cave can be 4-km long. It is believed that the arm of Goddess Sati fell at this place.</span></div></span><br />
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</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">During the time when the Goddesses were wreaking havoc on the evil Asuras, the 3 main manifestations, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati, pooled their collective strength and sent a divine child to be born in the house of one Ratnakar. She was to uphold righteousness and attain a level of consciousness by which she would merge with Vishnu.<br />
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An extraordinary child, she went deep into the forest, in search of god. Intrigued by reports of her piety, Gorakhnath the tantric sent his disciple Bhairon Nath to look for her. But he began invading her privacy and even suggested that she become his wife. To escape him, Vaisnavi left Trikuta mountains.<br />
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While passing through a ravine she shot an arrow into the earth from where water gushed out -- this stream came to be known as Banaganga. Charan Paduka, marked by the imprints of her feet, is the place where she rested. The Goddess then meditated in the cave at Adhkawari. It took Bhairon Nath nine months to locate her, the reason why the cave is known as Garbh Joon. Mata Vaishno Devi blasted an opening at the other end of the cave with Her Trident when Bhairon Nath located her.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Discovery of the Holy Shrine</span></span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyLrOUu9gPuWccgyuKr7NeV4RooKmjbr4ez6dharZ54g9ccuk3R6jvcfR2tdGZQyy7tZacJX1rcGfFpiTFHZQoxCvyL7pplRA8FgWafbemx-hIrJJ6WkPwpGBDFIlVbGgAAc_BblG2Lpl/s1600/vaishno-devi-temple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyLrOUu9gPuWccgyuKr7NeV4RooKmjbr4ez6dharZ54g9ccuk3R6jvcfR2tdGZQyy7tZacJX1rcGfFpiTFHZQoxCvyL7pplRA8FgWafbemx-hIrJJ6WkPwpGBDFIlVbGgAAc_BblG2Lpl/s1600/vaishno-devi-temple.jpg" /></a></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to a legend the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was discovered by a Brahmin, Pandit Sridhar about a thousand years ago. He used to live in Hansali village at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains. One day, as he was grazing cattle, he met a beautiful child, Vaishnavi, on the hills. She urged him to call the people of his village to a feast. By mid-day when his guests arrived he had still not made arrangements for any provisons.<br />
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Suddenly, he saw Vaishnavi coming out of his hut and she asked Sridhar to call his guests saying the food was ready. He watched in amazement as all the villagers went inside his small hut and finished their meal. As </span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><div class="sub" style="background-color: white; color: #900000; display: inline !important; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;"></span></span></span></b></div><b><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; display: inline !important; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; display: inline !important; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">they left , he called out to young Vaishnavi knowing that the answer to the mystery lay with her. But she was not to be found.</span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b></b></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"></span></span></span></b></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b></b></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"></span></span></span></b></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
His search for her led him to a a cave up a cliff where he thought he spied her. But in vain. As he wept in anguish a light shone on him, and he had a vision: Vaishnavi was transformed into a transcendental beauty with eight arms and astride a lion. She told him she was Shakti and in this cave she was manifested in her three forms of Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Sridhar's progeny have been worshipping the Goddess in this Holy Cave since those hoary days!</span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One Can visit Vaishno Devi at any time of the year, but the trip is extremely tough in winters due to the excessive snowfall. The shrine is around 48 km away from Jammu airport and Jammu Tawi railhead. Both are well connected to all parts of the country. You can hire a taxi or a take a bus to the Katra Bus stand. This is where the yatra starts. Before commencing your trip to the shrine, obtain a yatra slip from the Yatra registration counter in Tourism center at the Katra bus stand. The slip is mandatory for carrying on with the trip. You can also acquire other necessary items like caps, shoes and sticks from the counter. The climb is fairly steep and tiring, though there are regular resting areas where you can have some refreshments as well. But people who find it tough to move up hill, can take a ride on a pony or a palanquin. Make sure you hire them from an authorized person. On reaching the Bhavan, you will get a batch number on showing your yatra slip at the registration office. Keep The number with you as the number tells you your position in the queue for Darshan. Deposit all your offerings at the entrance of the cave and do not forget to collect the prasad on your exit.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is where the Goddess stopped for some time while Bhairon was chasing her. Her footprints are supposed to be visible on a stone at this place. Charanpaduka means ” holy footprints.” It is about 1.5-km from Ban Ganga at 3,380 feet.</span></span><br />
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</div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ardh Kuwari is the halfway point and some pilgrims stay here for the night. There is a 15-foot-long cave called Garbha Joon where the Goddess hid herself for nine months and showed her self to a saint. The cave is narrow, and you have to almost crawl all the way though it. When Bhairon entered the cave, the Goddess made a new opening with her trident and ran away. Ardh Kuwari is 4.5-km from Charan Paduka and 4,800 ft above sea level.</span></span><br />
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</div><div align="justify">T<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">he legend states that Bhairo Nath was absolved of all sins when Durga killed him.When Bhairo Nath was killed by the Goddess his head flew to this place. There is a huge stone outside the cave that represents the body of Bhairo Nath. After he was killed, she prayed to the Goddess to forgive him. It is said that the Goddess gave the benediction that the desires of her devotees who visit this place would be fulfilled</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;"></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: medium;"></span></b></div></div><div class="tour-heading" style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Vaishno Devi is located 14-km from the town of Katra and 52-km north of Jammu. Katra is situated at 2,800 feet and takes about 2 hours to reach from Jammu by bus. </span></span><br />
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</div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The nearest airport is in Jammu, which is 48-km from Katra. There is a helicopter service that departs from the airport at Sanjhi Chat in Jammu in the morning.</span></span><div align="RIGHT" class="cgi-link" style="color: #384a90; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are regular buses leaving for the 52-km trip from the central bus stand in Jammu to where the road ends at Katra [2 hr]. Walking From Katra it is a steep 13-km walk. You can rent a horse or be carried up from Katra. You can go up to the cave and back in the same day. It takes about 4 hours to climb up and 3 hours to come down. Pilgrims must get a Yatra- Slip from the tourist reception center near the bus stand in Katra to get pass Ban Ganga. It is Hard climb to Vaishno Devi.</span></span><div align="RIGHT" class="cgi-link" style="color: #384a90; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Katra</span></span><br />
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</span></span></b></span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></span></b></span></span></div><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Y</span>ou must pass through Katra to get to Vaishno Devi. It is where the road ends. There is an ISKCON temple [01991-33047] in Katra. It is located at the Kalka Mata Mandir, opposite the petrol pump. The Kalka Mata Mandir is an ancient Siva and Kali temple which has been put under the care of ISKCON. The deities are said to be self-manifested. This temple is visited by many pilgrims. construction has begun on a temple and large guest house here.</div><div align="justify"><br />
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</div><div align="justify">Katra town is located at an altitude of nearly 2500 ft above sea level while the sanctum sanctorum is located at nearly 5200 ft. above sea level. There is obviously a significant temperature difference between the two locations. A reference to the Vaishno Devi Weather temperature of Katra town alone may thus be misleading, for, even at the height of summer, the Vaishno Devis Bhawan area may be considerably cool. For this purpose, a chart outlining the broad range of summer and winter temperatures at both Katra Town and Vaishno Devis Bhawan is outlined below. </div><div align="justify"><br />
The Katra Town temperature figures are merely indicative and actual values may vary from year to year. Nevertheless, these values are meant to give the pilgrims a fair idea of the temperature range and to plan their yatra and clothing requirements accordingly. </div><div align="justify"><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><div class="sub" style="background-color: white; color: #900000; display: inline !important; line-height: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: 17px;"></span></div><div style="display: inline !important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #404040;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; display: inline !important; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><div align="justify" style="display: inline !important;"><div align="justify" style="display: inline !important;">The Vaishno Devi Weather Temperature is a place which is cool all through the year.</div></div></div></span></span></span></div></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><strong> <div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">1) Summers [March to July] are cool and pleasant and most of the pilgrims visit the Mata Vaishno Devi during this period. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">2) Winters [November to February] are characterized by sub-zero level temperature and are snow bound. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">3) Best Season to visit Vaishno Devi is between March and October, even though Vaishno Devi yatra is open through the year.</span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">4) March to October is ideal for Vasishno Devi yatra and sight seeing. </span></div><div align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">5) November to February is freezing and is perfect for tourists who like snow capped regions.</span></div></strong></div></span></span></div></span></span></b></span></span></div></b></span></span></b></span><div style="font-family: arial, verdana, 'ms sans serif'; font-size: 12px; height: 5px; line-height: 17px;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18px; line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><div class="sub" style="background-color: white; color: #900000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: arial, verdana, 'ms sans serif'; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;"></span></b></div><b><div align="JUSTIFY" class="text" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiYEC3dW0iUyGUhUM4KvMnoexHV2h1r4jfIMQvb9VBW4XwyP2UdfCMvjgy7teXlWMPqJ7EPGGQHZStZJmLhyphenhyphenQuPV7GmzI078QDbqvAcEokQAx4LASG0JJpxtm5QtD4jSrUnN8xap3KMV-/s1600/VaishnoDeveCave+Entrance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiYEC3dW0iUyGUhUM4KvMnoexHV2h1r4jfIMQvb9VBW4XwyP2UdfCMvjgy7teXlWMPqJ7EPGGQHZStZJmLhyphenhyphenQuPV7GmzI078QDbqvAcEokQAx4LASG0JJpxtm5QtD4jSrUnN8xap3KMV-/s320/VaishnoDeveCave+Entrance.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is said that one can only visit the sacred cave of Vaishno Devi only when the Goddess herself wants them to and beckons them. If you are reading this, probably this is your call for making the holiest trip of your life. Come prepared to lose your old self and find the new you who will be more wise and chaste.</span></span></div></span></b></span></span></div></b></span><b></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: small;"></span></span></b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #900000; font-family: verdana, arial; font-size: medium;"></span></b></span></span></div></div>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-20090343497501820502010-09-01T00:06:00.000-07:002010-09-01T00:06:25.202-07:00Amarnath Yatra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxAf725MBbSBwxwPZ0L86h8n6q_gOPVRGAwRNQVMSHa3s-qSyTx5fv-vEF3R9BM023ZMtqQJPOQvQGw-WVf2cJB0Ur2BfDgOTL30vMq73oLoxQYlmpEy6AgpRfQnan0NljuNiXBVRH-_r/s1600/amarnathYatra2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxAf725MBbSBwxwPZ0L86h8n6q_gOPVRGAwRNQVMSHa3s-qSyTx5fv-vEF3R9BM023ZMtqQJPOQvQGw-WVf2cJB0Ur2BfDgOTL30vMq73oLoxQYlmpEy6AgpRfQnan0NljuNiXBVRH-_r/s320/amarnathYatra2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>One of the holy Trinity, Shiva is a living God</strong>. The most sacred and the most ancient book of India, the 'Rig Veda" evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, rituals and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time. But Shiva, Destroyer, the mendicant, is indefinable. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">PANCHTARNI: </span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Panchtarni is a very beautiful place in the feet of BHAIRAV MOUNT. Five Rivers flow here . It is said that the five rivers origanated from Lord Shiva's Hairs [Jataon].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pilgrims camp at Panchtarni before starting on their journey to Amarnath Caves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>The Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath is only 6 kms from Panchtarni</strong>. As there is no place to stay hence the pilgrims start in the early hours of the morning after their stay at Panchtarni</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>On the way to The Holy Cave</strong> one comes across the Sangam of Amravati and Panchtarni. Some pilgrims take bath at Amravati near holy cave to become pious before going for Darshan. Near the cave is found white soil known as Bhasam. It is the most beloved soil of Shiv ji . The pilgrims apply this Holy soil to their body and then go for Shivlingam Darshan.</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Location: 145-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region, Jammu & Kashmir</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Yatra [pilgrimage] on foot to Amarnath Cave, considered one of the holiest naturally occurring shrines of the Hindu faith, has continued annually for little more than a hundred years. Extending up 130 feet, the Amarnath Cave is high and shallow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Amarnath Yatra - Road Map</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>From Pahalgam to Amarnath:30 miles one-way [48 km] with about 40,000 pilgrims and coolies! </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Legend </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is famous Rigvedic Verse that says "Ekam Sat " that is "There is one Being ,the sages call Him by many names." The God [Parmeshwar] has three deities who carry on the world .This is Known as Holy Trinity. Brahma- the creator, Vishnu - the perpetuator of life and Shiva [Mahesh] -the purifier and perpetuator of good and destroyer of evil. Rig Veda refer Shiva as Rudra as in its following verse . "We Worship Tryambaka [Rudra] , Who spread FrAgrance and Increases Nourishment , May He release me ,like the cucumber from its stem , From Mortal Life , But not From Immorality . "[Rig Veda Mandal VII Sukta 59 and Mantra 12] </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Yajurveda describes Shiva as ascetic warrior Whose robe is of Deer Skin and He carries Trishul . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">According to the verse Satyam, Shivam ,Sundaram ,the life is described as having three facets Truth [Satyam], Good [Shivam] and the Beautiful [Sundaram]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shiva is a living God. The most Sacred and ancient books of India , the Rig Veda narrates His presence in the hymns. Vedic myths, rituals and even astronomy testifies to His existence from the dawn of time .The Mohindaro and Harapa findings confirm Shiva worship in the ancient India. According to the older scriptures, He has three places of His residence. One is Kailash Parvat another is Lohit Giri under which Brahamputra flows and third is Muzwan Parvat </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Amarnath Cave has special significance.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Legend about the importance of Amarnath Cave is as follows: </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is The Cave which was chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Maa Parvati ji . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The story goes like this . Centuries ago Maa Parvati asked Shiv ji to let her know why and when He started wearing the beads of heads [ Mund Mala] . Bhole Shankar replied when ever you are born I add one more head in my beads Maa Parvati said ," My Lord, my body is destroyedevery time and I die again and again, but you are Immortal. Please let me know the secret of this ." Bhole Shankar replied that it is due to Amar Katha ." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Maa Parvati insisted that she may be told that secret. For long Shiva ji continued postponing . Finally on consistent demand from Maa Parvati He made up his mind to tell the immortal secret . He started for lonely place where no living being could listen it . He choose Amarnath Cave . In preparation to that He left His Nandi [ The Bull which He used to ride ] at Pahalgam [Bail gaon] . At Chandanwari He released Moon from his hairs [Jatao] At the banks of Lake Sheshnag He released the snakes . He decided to Leave his Son Ganesha at Mahagunas Parvat [Mahaganesh Hill ] . At Panjtarni, Shivji left the Five Elements behind [Earth , Water, Air , Fire and Sky] which make living being . He is the Lord of these elements. It is believed that as a symbol of sacrificing the earthly world , Shivaji and Maa Parvati had Tandav Dance . After leaving behind all these, Bhole Shankar enters the Holy Amarnath Cave along with Parvati Maa . Lord Shiva takes his Samadhi on the Deer Skin and concentrate . To ensure that no living being is able to hear the Immortal Tale , He created Rudra named Kalagni and ordered him to spread fire to eliminate every living thing in and around the Holy Cave . After this He started narrating the secret of immortality to Maa Parvati . But as a matter of chance one egg which was lying beneath the Deer skin remained protected . It is believed to be non living and more over it was protected by Shiva -Parvati Asan [Bed] . The pair of pigeons which were born out of this egg became immortal having listened the secret of immortality [Amar Katha]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Many pilgrims report seeing the pair of pigeons when they trek the arduous route to pay their obeisance before the Ice-Lingam [the phallic symbol of Shiva]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The story narrated by people about the discovery of this Holy Cave is of a Gujjar [ shepherd] Buta Malik . He is given the credit of discovering this Holy Cave . Story goes like this , that a saint gave Buta Malik a bag full of Coal. On reaching his home when he opened the bag , to his utter surprise the bag was full of gold coins . This made him overwelmed with joy. He ran to thank the Saint . But, what he found was that the Saint had disappeared . Instead , he found The Holy Cave and Shiv Lingam there in . He announced the discovery of this to the Villagers. Then onwards this has become the sacred place of Pilgrimage . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The ancient epics narrate an other story which goes like this. The valley of Kashmir was under water .It was a big lake. Kashyap Rishi drained the water through number of rivers and rivulets . In those DaysBhrigu Rishi came that way on a visit to The Himalyas. He was the first to have Darshans of this Holy Cave . When people heard of the Lingam, Amarnath for them became Shiva's abode and a Centre of pilgrimage . Since then Lacs of devotees perform the pilgrimage through tough terrain and avail eternal happiness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The trek to Amarnath, in the month of sharavan [ July-August] has the devout flock to this incredible shrine, where the image of Shiva, in the form of a Lingam, is formed naturally of an Ice Stalagmite, which waxes and wanes with the Moon's cycle . By its side are fascinating, two more Ice Lingams, that of Maa Parvati and of their son, Ganesha .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Amarnath Yatra is organised every year by the J &K Govt. during the month of sharavan [ July and August]; the dates however , vary every year looking at the weather conditions and according to Purnima [Raksha Bandhan] in the month of Sharavan [Vikrama Samwat]. Yatra toBaba Amarnath Holy Cave for which one has to trek a height of about 14,500 ft is full of thrill and joy .The feeling of divine which is always beneath ones' heart , burst out and one realises 'Moksha' as one attends the Cave and perform the prayer before the Shivlinga . Surrounded by beautiful valleys, mountains , one will always feel His presence on the paradise of the earth, the memory of which hardly vanishes with time A journey which will rediscover the nature and its love which is always inside but one has never felt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The climatic conditions are very uncertain . Rain or snowfall may take place at any time or place during the Yatra . It is to be particularly noted that abrupt changes in temperature might occur . Sunny weather may turn into rain / snow fall in a short time .The temperature may fall upto -5 degree C . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For performing this Yatra, one is required to get registered . The registration is done by J &K Govt. Tourist Offices, located at Delhi ,Mumbai, Calcutta , Chennai , Ahmedabad , Hyderabad , Jammu and Srinagar . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Applications for registration in the prescribed format which is reproduced here .You can get the print out of this form and this can be used for registration .The filled in form should be sent to the registration office nearest to you , along with two passport size photographs duly affixed at the indicated places, a self addressed pre stamped envelope [for speed post]and a medical fitness certificate from an MBBS doctor . Each yatri has to submit a seperate application for registration. Every yatri will be issued a registration-cum-identity slip by the registration authority. Yatris are advised to carry this identity slip during the Yatra period to ensure a smooth passage </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Because of the unpredictable weather conditions, which often are wet and extremely cold during the Yatra period, pilgrims are advised to carry rain coat, woollen clothing, small umbrella [with head elastic band and strap around chin], walking stick , dry fruits, torch and personal medical kits etc mmodation and shelters at nominal charges. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of the Lidder Valley , Amarnath Holy Cave stands at 3,888 mtrs. and is 363 kms. from Jammu Via Pahalgam and about 414 kms. from Jammu Via Baltal. The detailed description of the two routes to the Holy Cave is given below: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The nearest aerodrome is Srinagar . Srinagar is a beautiful valley having world famous sights to see, such as Dal Lake , Nagina Lake , Shankaracharya Temple , Mughal Gardens and what not. It is the most sought after tourist place. It is also known asParadise on Earth". Srinagar is summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. There are daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi and Jammu . On some week Daysflights also pickup passengers from Chandigarh and Amritsar . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jammu is the nearest Railway Station . Jammu is winter Capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu is a beautiful city and is also known as "CITY OF TEMPLES ". One may visit old temples such as Raghunath Temple , Mahadev Mandir and other temples . It is well connected with all stations of India.The various trains coming to Jammu are listed here below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jammu and Srinagar are also connected through road. Buses and Taxies are also available for this part of the journey .These can be hired on daily as well as full tour basis. </span>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766733036835649246.post-20355226664883704212010-04-03T03:27:00.000-07:002010-04-03T03:27:00.050-07:00The Himalayan Yatra - Kailash Mansarovar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">HIMALAYA – the name derived from Sanskrit word, “Him” means snow and “Himalaya” means abide; thus referring to the abode of snow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>The Himalaya Mountains are the highest, most arduous mountain range in the world.</strong> Boasting each and every one of the <em><strong>fourteen highest peaks on the globe</strong></em>, none is more famous, or synonymous with the struggle of man versus nature, as Mount Everest. A map of the Himalayas shows that the mountains actually stretch across six separate countries, and include ranges within the Himalayas, one of which is the <strong><em>Karakoram Range </em></strong>where K2 is found. Mount Everest and K2 are two of the most famous of the Himalaya Mountains, the latter of which is considered by most mountaineers to be an even harder climb. Though a map of the Himalayas shows few peaks actually upon Chinese land, the cloud soaked peaks in Xinjang are only a couple thousand feet shorter than Everest itself, though considerably less notable. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYZai_tXFkVdtpRrZBgscP3EhKszZqudZrUGwnahMoHC_juNa62KKwKcSymq6lRuwc4_IGD7xpZYYicPr-4Mr4rZNnhOW0180zSfrgedCGLxbfLKPYO-Ll6Jp2pMK3YI2tpDKfvUV6deT/s1600/himalaya-heavenly-union.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYZai_tXFkVdtpRrZBgscP3EhKszZqudZrUGwnahMoHC_juNa62KKwKcSymq6lRuwc4_IGD7xpZYYicPr-4Mr4rZNnhOW0180zSfrgedCGLxbfLKPYO-Ll6Jp2pMK3YI2tpDKfvUV6deT/s320/himalaya-heavenly-union.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Though most travellers to China have little interest in climbing these giant peaks, the occasional trip is sent high into these mountains. But Himalaya trekking is hardly advisable for most. Even the smallest peak is often too much for an experienced climber, and any trip should be set up well ahead of time - you will need guides, not to mention all sorts of equipment that may not be readily available in the foothills of China. Most base camps are located along the Tibetan border, the main one being called, well, the Everest Base Camp. Located on the road between Lhasa and Kodari, the camp, and nearby guest houses, are set more for those who want a close up look at the towering mountains. Unfortunately, though, for most the Himalayas are for viewing purposes only. Drowned in snow at their summits, the mountains are unlike any other in the world, and true nature lovers habitually make their way to the foot of the great peaks, basking in the crisp air and majestic scenery that the land displays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Himalayas is a mountain range that encloses the Highest peaks of the world. For the thrill seekers, Himalayas is the ultimate adventure sports destination. And for the tourists they have the most exotic and picturesque holiday resorts found on earth. But for the pilgrims they are the most sacred and revered mountain ranges in the world. From ancient times these holy mountains were considered the abode of Lord Shiva. It was here in the mist shrouded crags of these mystic ranges that the legends and myths of Hinduism were born and thrive to this day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is nodoubt a thrilling experience to drive along ancient pilgrim trails, visit the remote Himalayan temples and shrines and experience the serenity and tranquillity of the Himalayas. Travel on the same trail used by pilgrims for centuries to visit sacred pilgrimage site such as Kailash Mansarovar, the Holy Mountain in Tibet and the Char Dhams Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. In the Trans-Himalayan regions the Monasteries, often built on steep slopes, still dominate social life and religious practices that continues in much the same way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Kailash Mansarovar </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The majestic Himalayas figure prominently not only in the topography of India but in its history and mythology as well. The youngest mountain range in the world. </span></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Path To Nirvana</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Mount Kailash</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Spread out on the Tibetan plateau beside Mount Kailash is the giant lake of shifting colours - Lake Mansarovar. Brahma, the creator, had a mind [‘Man’] for the creation of a lake [‘Sarovar’], hence its name. A pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and a bath in the Mansarovar is believed to bring about salvation [Moksha]</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>About The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra</strong></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeNdeHfCkTecUtzpMFpF8V2F5Lp3fLInQwN6D4D9cBmaz9VjcNa18IBsOH8ZCZbcNSkCj5-_jUd49fvU1UsE-zTsHvLpEuXV7F35fr-WGKyrSgB5-bPNkpdbS3uajgsbRGkAYQY-gMNlA/s1600/Kailash-Mansarovar-Parikrama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeNdeHfCkTecUtzpMFpF8V2F5Lp3fLInQwN6D4D9cBmaz9VjcNa18IBsOH8ZCZbcNSkCj5-_jUd49fvU1UsE-zTsHvLpEuXV7F35fr-WGKyrSgB5-bPNkpdbS3uajgsbRGkAYQY-gMNlA/s320/Kailash-Mansarovar-Parikrama.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">People have been visiting Kailash - Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major passes of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead to Kailash - Mansarovar. The important ones in the Kumaon region are Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura, Lowe Dhura, Unta Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingri. Since 1981, under the auspices of the Indian ministry of external affairs and with the cooperation of the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has been conducting trips to Kailash - Mansarovar through the Lipulekh pass. The number of people allowed visiting Kailash - Mansarovar is limited and it is hoped that in the near future, more Indian pilgrims will be allowed to visit Western Tibet, the region of sacred mountains and lakes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Legends, Myths & Beliefs</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Mansarovar Lake</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The circumference of Mansarovar is 88-km, its depth is 90m and total area is 320-sq-kms. The lake freezes in the winters and melts only in spring. It looks unbelievably fascinating on moonlit nights when an ethereal ambience pervades the atmosphere. The circumference of Rakshas Tal, also known as “Ravan Kund”, is 122-km. A 6-km long natural channel - “Gangachhu” - connects Manas with Rakshas Tal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*Places you can cover : Kathmandu - Nyalama - Saga - Prayang - Darchen - Mt. Kailash - Maansarovar Lake - Kathmandu </span>Himalayan Pilgrimagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575816966349882674noreply@blogger.com4