Ladakh–A Photographic Journey

Ladakh Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical, Buddhist ex-kingdom. Picture-perfect gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries) dramatically crown rocky outcrops amid whitewashed stupas and meditational mani walls topped with countless mantra-inscribed pebbles. Colourful fluttering prayer flags spread their spiritual messages metaphorically with the mountain breeze. A photographic compilation shows some of the sides of...

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Udaipur–A Photographic Journey

Udaipur city of lakes Udaipur casts its spell on anyone who gets close to it. The gorgeous City Of Lakes makes a perfect honeymoon destination, a cultural treasure and the face of Mewar. Experiencing Udaipur is all about reliving royalty and appreciating the city's regal beauty. Most of the attractions in Udaipur have been built and created by the Maharanas, and we must say that these wise rulers literally have done a marvellous job....

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Valley Of Flowers–A Photographic Journey

Valley Of Flowers Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in West Himalaya, in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard,musk deer,brown bear, red fox and blue sheep. Birds found in the park include Himalayan monal pheasant and...

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Great Himalayan Lakes–A photographic Journey

Great Himalayan Lakes The Great Himalayan Ranges contains hundreds of beautiful lakes around India and neighbour countries. Some of the lakes are consider sacred in India like Gurudogmar lake Sikkim and some remain completely frozen in winters like the Pangong Lake in the trans Himalayan Region of Ladakh. This video is a short photographic compilation of some of the great himalayan lakes. Many of these high altitude lakes are...

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Altitude Sickness (AMS) - Prevention and Treatment

Altitude Sickness (AMS) - Prevention and TreatmentFolks who have ventured above couple of thousands of feet above sea level can relate well to the term called Altitude Sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It is a condition which triggers as a result of lower levels of oxygen at high altitudes. Most people often ruin their precious holiday time because of altitude sickness. As you travel to high altitudes, the amount of oxygen...

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Leh In Winters - 7 Essential Tips

Leh In Winters - 7 Essential TipsLeh is the winter wonderland in India. If you have traveled to Leh in summers, then be ready to see a totally different picture in winters. Here are some of the most essential tips for making a comfortable winter trip to Leh.  1. Reaching Leh In WintersDuring winters, all the high mountain passes on the Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh route are shut down due to heavy snowfall. There is no feasible land...

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Preparing For Your First Trek

Preparing For Your First Trek1. Train YourselfTraining and fitness should be a top priority for a trekker. The best way to prepare yourself for a long hard trek is to start at home. Start walking to the market, or the grocery shop. To train for a long tiring trek, your legs should be able to cope with the constant pressure.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});  2. Workout For Your LegsWalking on a street seems...

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10 Must See Places In Udaipur

10 Must See Places In UdaipurUdaipur casts its spell on everybody who gets close to it. The gorgeous City Of Lakes makes a perfect honeymoon destination, a cultural treasure and the face of Mewar. Experiencing Udaipur is all about reliving royalty and appreciating the city's regal beauty. Most of the attractions in Udaipur have been built and created by the Maharanas, and we must say that these wise rulers literally have done a marvellous...

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Manali Leh Srinagar - 12 Mountain Passes That You Can Traverse In A Single Himalayan Circuit

Manali Leh Srinagar - 12 Mountain Passes That You Can Traverse In A Single Himalayan Circuit1. Rohtang Pass - 3,978 mRohtang Pass, is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most sought after destination for the tourist coming to Manali. It remains closed from November to June due...

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8 High Octane Himalayan Treks That Will Tickle Your Adventure Buds

8 High Octane Himalayan Treks That Will Tickle Your Adventure Buds1. Panpatia Pass Image Courtesy: www.photos.outlookindia.comAs per the legends, it is beleived that a priest used this route in search of the shortest route between Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines. He offered prayers at both these shrines in the same. To verify and follow the legend great explorers Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman made the crossing of the valleys from Badrinath...

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Glamor, Color, Landscape! 6 Exquisite Alpine Lakes In India

Glamor, Color, Landscape! 6 Exquisite Alpine Lakes In India 1. Gurudongmar Lake – Sikkim Gurudongmar lake provides one of the source streams of the Teesta River. The source of Teesta, the Tso Lhamo Lake, lies some 5 km (3.1 mi) to the east. One can seek permission from the army to go to the Gurudongmar Lake but civilians  are not permitted to go up to Tso Lhsmo Lake. The  pristine blue glitter of the lake backed by huge snow-clad...

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Auli - Himalayan Bliss

Auli - Himalayan Bliss I started my journey at 6 PM from my office and headed in the direction of Kashmere Gate bus stand Delhi. A little flash back... [I inquired at the Uttrakhand State Transport office about any bus to Joshimath. The gentleman sitting on the other side replied, the bus leaves at 9 PM everyday for Joshimath.] So to catch the bus, i left a bit early to keep some room for any last minute goof ups,...

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