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March 2012 Issue
Ahmedabad Based 1st Travel e-mag
Celebrating Swiss - This Season
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Did you Missed the Earlier Issue of
Travelloholic Travel Magazine
October 2011
Ko Phi Phi Don
Amazing Thailand can be explored visiting Ko Phi Phi Island,
Be ready for a virtual exploration if you are going to read.
Jambughoda
Conversation with the nature at Jambughoda can be felt if
you are ready to talk to nature
Dholavira
The most ancient city of Asia; A place built 5000 years ago.
Excited ?
November 2011
Ladakh
Super Natural Beauty on the paradise called Earth. Ladhak is
one of the place still uncovered by many travel freaks.
Zainabad
The real Kutch experience where you can enjoy peace with
interesting sight seeing spots
Seychelles
Unexplored Paradise; collection of 115 inner and outer is-
lands, if you are a water lover, this place is for you
December 2011
Jordan
Ancient Wonders, Modern Luxuries: Favorite with those who
follows
Rann Utsav
The Celebration of Life, unique manifestation of varied cul-
tural ethos of the region. Opportunity to explore white Rann
Himachal Pradesh
Mini Switzerland. Unlock facts of cool winds; Khajjiar,
Chamba, Dalhousie.
We have saved memories for you
have some glimpse here
Japan
The Land of Rising sun
Ages ahead in tourism freaks the place.
Tourist gets attracted from the beauty of
technological world
Explore Indian Forest
Adventure vs Nature. Are you ready ?
Heritage city
—uniquely Heritage
Second Best adventure
– Summit of Stok Kangri
Interesting Stuff
Maldives Always Natural
come face-to-face with some of the
most incredible beaches in the world
A Beautiful Scenery Matheran
The only hill station where
vehicles are banned
Kerela the cool blue Arabian
Sea on the west and the marvelous
western ghats.
January 2012
February 2012
Editorial
‗Tribute‘ to Kodak!
Photographer‘s who has been shooting for almost thirty five years
will surely agree with me to join hands together appreciating
Mr. Eastman for whatever he has done for the industry as a whole.
Kodak invented film and the first consumer cameras, and was
responsible for bringing photography in reality. Kodak‘s cameras
and film were a revolution in themselves and transformed the way
we have all discovered our world through our family albums,
magazines, and motion pictures.
The technology we see today is made possible because of Kodak,
It was Eastman Kodak who gained information and knowledge
which gave a step of rise to other companies to bring a new phase
today in the field, it is hard to think and believe that one of the
bluest of blue chips; Kodak shares sold at close to $1 when they
announced for bankruptcy.
So let's pay our respects to Eastman Kodak who made it possible
to capture the moments for future to showcase a long.
The royal ‗We‘
This issue is very much special for us as is the result of first ever
demands from travelloholic people to explore Switzerland.
We have tried to cover almost of the beauty of Switzerland and let
me be transparent with you; this was the toughest job for the
team to bring in certain information about the places, but we have
taken an upmost care that you will enjoy the most. I really want
to thank Mr. Farhan Tauheed for this help and support.
Editor – in – Chief Manish Asnani
March In this issue...
Destinitions
07 Lausanne
For food, drinks and party
17 Glacier
Snow. Snow. Snow
Travel Story
45 Beginner‘s Delight -
Hampta Pass
Jai Govind Meena
53 Ten essential things to
Carry for Adventure trip
to Himalayas in Winters
Jai Govind Meena
More Stuff
National Day Celebration 37
Travel Article 41
Travel Toonz 55
Know Unknown 57
Cover Story
01 Switzerland
P01 Switzerland
P29 Fasnacht Celebration
P03 Pilatus
Switzerland Special — It‘s always Fun to be here.
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Pilatus
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Pilatus - one of the most scenic panoramic points in Switzerland.
The name says it all - the "Golden Round Trip"- provides spectacular views and unforgettable memories of a day on Mt Pilatus, the dragon mountain.
At 2,132m, the "dragon mountain"- commands glorious views of Central Switzerland - 73 alpine summits can be seen from here on a clear day. Do you want to experience this in the most
spectacular of ways? Then spend a day on the "Golden Round Trip"-! Travel from Lucerne to Alpnachstad by steamer, and then continue on the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, travelling through the sheer Eselswand cliff face. Time for a short stroll on the "dragon mountain"-? Or maybe a longer walk? Whatever you choose, the view is free for all - discover the more than 900 different plant species and - with a little bit of fantasy - maybe a friendly dragon.
On the other side of the mountain, try out Switzerland's longest summer
toboggan run, before taking the cable car down to Kriens, where the bus
will be waiting to take you back to Lucerne.
You could admire Mount Pilatus from the centre of Lucerne, whether you
stand in Hergiswil beneath its steep slopes, or whether you stand in Weg-
gis, or in Eigenthal gazing at the rugged mountain chain towering behind
the valley or at the Lido of Lake Lucerne ,the mountain always reveals its
immense size and shape that varies from every location.
Probably the best view of Lucerne and its surrounds can be seen on a clear
day from atop Mt Pilatus. In summer there are many hiking and
walking trails to explore which will amaze and delight the true
devotees of these activities. For those of us who are less
energetic, the view is more than enough to suffice, not to mention
the cafe and of course the means of transport to get there.
The trip to the Pilatus is itself an great experience with the
historic paddle steamer, the steepest cogwheel railway, the
impressive zigzag walking trail and the aerial cable car ride.
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Lausanne for
Food, Drink and Party
Lausanne is a gourmet‘s
dream. Food critics have
been showering it with gas-
tronomic accolades for dec-
ades. Hangout for drinks
and pull a chair for your
excitement food at your
table in your favorite
restaurant in Lausanne
Explore the old town of
Lausanne and you will find
the new way to see the city.
Are you an adventure
traveler than get a chance
to explore the Sauvablein
Forest, Don't miss the freely
accessible Sauvabelin tower
from which you have a 360°
view on the lake, the Alps
and the Jura. At last Climb
up the Cathedral Tower The
view from the top of the
Cathedral tower is well
worth the climb. Vineyards
and one of the prettiest
landscapes can be explored
in your journey.
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Travel—Explore one of the safest city of Switzerland
Cite
This hill is the part of Lausanne's old town which goes back the furthest,
and holds a lot of interest for travelers.
Ville Marche
The medieval city of Lausanne grew up with outdoor markets arranged
around several of the entrances to the old city.
Ouchy
The incredible views of the lake and the Alps, and the cooler air in summer
have make Ouchy a popular place especially in the summer months.
There's a major cluster of hotels and restaurants around the port.
Walk
Walking is a great way to get around Lausanne
LAUSANNE UNDERGROUND FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL
For five days the public can discover unscreened gems in underground film
that‘s how cases uncensored and experimental works of independent
directors, this festival is mostly celebrated in the month of October.
LUCERNE FESTIVAL
– IN SUMMER
Nature is the theme for
this year‘s event that
will feature some of the
best classical music
performances from the
Lucerne Symphony
Orchestra and its
founder Claudio Abbado.
Celebrations takes place
in the month of August
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Melchsee– Frut
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Melchsee-Frutt is a mountain resort
village in Switzerland. The village is
located near the lake Melchsee, in
the municipality of Kerns, canton
Obwalden.
The main attractions of this resort
are skiing, snowboarding, hiking,
biking and rock climbing. The
village is accessible by car, but with
some time restrictions.
The small holiday region of
Melchsee-Frutt lies at the heart of
central Switzerland, surrounded by
lakes and mountains. The centre for
tourism in this expansive region is
the high valley of Melchsee-Frutt at
an altitude of 2000 metres, with its
traffic-free, family-friendly resort on
the shores of the little mountain
lake.
The Melchtal stretches from Kerns between the Sarnersee and Lake
Lucerne southwards to the Stockalp, where a cableway gives access to the
invitingly green, high valley of the Melchsee-Frutt. The sunny little village
on the shores of the Melchsee has a children‘s zoo, play areas, camp-fire
sites and various themed footpaths.
Picturesque Melchtal, once a pilgrimage, is home to the Benedictine
Monastery Convent of St. Niklaus von Flue, named after the hermit
popularly known as Bruder Klaus. The huge sports complex in the Melchtal
is geared primarily towards group travellers, clubs and schools.
Nature trail: a 90-minute circular walk on the Bonistock provides an insight
into the geological structure of the Melchtal and wonderful views across to
the Titlis.
Melchsee-Frutt wrestling and alpine festival: wearing drill trousers, the
heavy weights in alpine wrestling compete in the sand against the
imposing backdrop of the mountains, held in the month of August.
Tips: Quite a demanding trail, needs good condition and good hiking
shoes. The descent to Stöckalp has parts which are very steep. The verti-
cal up and down shown in the info is wrong. The correct figures are: 720m
up - 1550m down
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Glacier Who says snow can only
be found in Winter? Not if
you are at Glacier 3000 -
there you can find
snow all year round with
many exciting activities.
The hike from Scex
Rouge to Quille du Diable
is open year-round,
taking about an hour for
beginner hikers. If you‘re
up for a challenge, carry
on further towards the
Sanetsch Pass – the five-
hour hike offering
rewarding views of
flowing water and ice,
flora and fauna amongst
steep cliffs.
Travel tip:
Go for a Train ride to
reach the destination, it
will make your trip joyful.
Consider breaking your
journey with an overnight
stay in Chur. Seven or
eight hours is a long time
to sit on a train, and you
may enjoy the scenery
more when you spread it
over two days.
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ALPINE COASTER
Get on the world‘s highest bobsleigh track! The one km track lets you
cruise down at a leisurely 40km/h, with brakes to determine your speed
down the mountain. Highlights include a 520-degree loop, followed by 10
curves, six waves, three jumps and two bridges.
DOG SLED RIDE
How many of your friends can
boast of a sleigh-ride pulled by
a team of beautiful Huskies?
Now you can – the 400 meters
ride across glacial landscape
available three to four times
weekly during summer, de-
pending on weather and snow
conditions.
SNOW BUS
The specially designed sturdy vehicle takes up to 20 guests on a ride over
the glacier, past ice-girdled peaks and snow-trodden paths, making for a
comfortable and scenic 15 minute experience.
VIEW POINT
From the Botta mountain station, climb the staircase to the top, where
you‘ll be greeted with sweeping 360° views of gorgeous ice-capped peaks
– from Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, the
highest mountain in Europe.
FIXED ROPE ROUTE
Put simply, you are first strapped securely to harnesses, before making
your way precariously down the mountain sides. Recommended for
daredevils, the 800 meter route begins on a relatively wide trail, before
narrowing to a point where you‘ve to walk sideways, then climbing up,
around and over to Gemskopf mountain.
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International husky dog sledge race at Kandersteg
One of the Energetic team rushing to be at first Position
Kandersteg
Kandersteg owes its
development into a
tourist destination to
its good transport links
at the northern
entrance to the
Lotschberg Tunnel.
Kandersteg host's an
annual Husky dog
sledge race on its
slopes, its a pretty big
event and one can
hear the dogs all the
way from the train
station. The city itself
is very pretty too, one
can see the rocky
peaks with many rivers
originating from lake
Oechinensee.
International husky
race – every year it
attracts numerous
mushers with their
huskies to Kandersteg.
This race is usually
takes place in the
month of January and
is one of the must see
in Switzerland. So if
you are planning to
visit Switzerland look
for the place for sure.
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Montreux
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Montreux is the most visited town on Lake Geneva and definitely
well-known for its beautiful location in the southwestern part of Switzer-
land.
The town is protected with cove of the lake, surrounded by landscaped
vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of the snow-covered
Alps. Travelling becomes more interesting due to Mediterranean climate,
plants such as figs, almonds, mulberries, pines, cypresses and palm trees
grow in here. The mildness of its climate makes Montreux and its
neighboring villages a climatic resort all year round, thus earning it the
name of Vaud Riviera for its lakeshore. Many people have been charmed
by this town.
There's something about Montreux which attracts travelers even though its
like any other Swiss city, maybe its the energy, there's always something
going on there and this time there was this street dancing competition.
You can wish for a rain along with a rainbow at Montreux when you visit
one of the most beautiful place at Switzerland. If you love photography
this place is meant for you; get mysterious effect of adding colors to the
scene.
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
If you are a music lover and are planning to visit Switzerland in the month
of July, you should not miss a chance to be in Montreux Jazz festival.
The most prestigious festival of Europe; A historic event featured of blues,
Jazz, and rock with wonderful music. More traffic of travelers are been
observed in the month of July due to this festival.
Montreux Attractions: What to Do in Montreux:
Montreux is all about relaxing and enjoying the countryside. For those into
elegant spas, Raffles Le Montreux Palace should do nicely.
Chillon Castle (or the Chateau de Chillon) is a stunningly beautiful, lake-
side, eleventh century castle made famous by Lord Byron in The Prisoner
of Chillon 1816.
Take a walk on the Lakeside Promenade Fleuri, linking Montreux on a lake-
side path that goes from Vevey to Villenueve.
Take a ride on the lake on a "Belle Epoque" vessel.
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Rocher-du-Naye
Rochers de Naye is a beautiful mountain 2,042 metres (6,699 ft) above Montreux.
The Rochers-de-Naye rack-railway reaches one of its most beautiful vantage points in western Switzerland. The peak boasts a panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps. There are numerous activities to be done here such as hiking and sightseeing. There is also the Alpine Garden ―La Rambertia‖ which houses over 1,000 different mountain plant species from all over the
world. Visitors can pay a visit to Mar-mot Paradise where friendly and curious marmots from Europe, Asia and America can easily be found.
The popular restaurant ―Plein Roc‖, which offers a marvelous view of Lake Geneva, is reached through a tunnel and for a really special experience, visitors can opt to stay overnight in Mongolian yurts.
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Fasnacht — Carnival, Time to celebrate !
Whatever the name the swiss people know how to celebrate the traditional
festival and enjoy the most.
Basel traditionally celebrates the largest events each year; overview of
Fasnacht starts with smaller events and ends with biggest and renowned.
Ticino Romandie
Fully
Bolzes
Brandons de-
Payerne
Zurich area
Zug
Lucerne
Berne
Celebration during Fasnacht carnival
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Fasnacht bear wants to eat, drink and to be merry —
And the whole city joins him.
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Fasnacht is a old traditional festival but is celebrated with loads of
fun — you cannot imagine what exactly is going on with different people
when they turn up in different forms of celebration with colorful costumes ,
Get in action
Monster Parade — thousands of onlookers come to see mask people on streets
Ticino
The most famous and highly traditional with a big mask procession, street
performers and masked balls are observed in Ticino.
Zurich Area
The Zurich area
has no carnival
tradition to speak
off but it is ob-
served roughly
between Lucerne
and Basel, many
of the small towns
and villages enjoy
Fanacht carnival
in their own way,
music parades are
been observed in
large number.
Be a child again,
you will really
enjoy celebration
ones you join
culture of the
country. Fasnacht
has a high degree
of involvement for
swiss people,
every age people
enjoys tradition
for whole week, if
you miss Fasnacht
you miss the
beauty of Switzer-
Brandons de Payerne
Held in the town of Payerne, official colours for 2012 fest was red and gold.
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Face Painting, elaborate costumes and exuberant brands
Zug real party when everyone dress up
Traditional Nocturnal Parade.
Children's event, when children dress up to enjoy at street
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National Day Celebration - Geneva
This is the only time
f i r e w o r k s a r e
allowed in Switzer-
land, in fact there is
a competition of
fireworks for which
many international
p y r o - t e c h n i c i a n
teams participate.
Swiss people wait
for the day to come
to celebrate — fun !
Switzerland celebrates its National Day 1 August, a time when families
tend to get together and the Swiss return to their ―home‖ towns, which is
not necessarily where they grew up, but the town where their family is
registered. The Swiss celebrate their National Day locally, usually with
parades of children carrying red paper lanterns and bonfires, music,
speeches, and sometimes fireworks.
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The author is PhD student studying in EPFL University
Switzerland. For more information regarding his photography
visit.www.farhan-tauheed.com
Travel Article
"....Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover...." -Mark Twain
I arrived in Geneva on a cold rainy night of October. I wasn‘t impressed at
first but I remember looking outside the window the next morning and was
gaping in complete awe at the beautiful scenery in front of me. Autumn
was in full swing at that time and I could literally see trees bearing purple
and reddish leaves. Four years quickly passed by but even today I find
myself in the same state of awe when I walk through the alpine trails.
It was Switzerland actually that forced me to pick up my camera and then
all I wanted to do was to capture the beauty around me for the world to
Travel Article
With time my passion for traveling grew and now every year I compile a
long list of places I want to explore and then I try my best to achieve
those travel goals. In this short article I want to share some of my travel
experiences and some tips that I picked up while wandering in this scenic
country.
Switzerland is a small country in central Europe and famously labeled as
the most beautiful place on Earth, but there is more to it beside this label.
In my opinion the best thing about Switzerland is the diversity of natural
wonders packed in such a small place, within a drive of two hours the
scene changes completely from plateaus to waterfalls and from lakes to
rocky mountains. Even the cultural aspects change such as the language,
cuisine and festivals. So why exactly is this place like the way it is? Well
foremost reason is its geography. While in the north west the plains of Jura
make up beautiful green plateaus, in the south we have the great moun-
tain range of Alps where one can go skiing 365 days a year.
Travelling in Switzerland is fairly easy as the public transportation is one of
the world‘s best. However, 'planning' for travelling in this country is bit
tricky. One can plan to visit famous cities in Europe like Paris or Rome by
just booking the accommodation, note the sites of interest, pick the places
where one wants to eat and that's about it.
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Traveling in Switzerland doesn‘t work that way, the main reason is major
cities are not the main attraction here but it‘s the places outside the cities
where one needs to go. This requires extensive research to identify the
scenery you would like to see and how to optimize your route.
Do remember Switzerland is more than twice as much more expensive
than any other European country, hence doing extensive homework before
travelling here always pay off.
Here are some of my most favorite places to visit in Switzerland. In the
north it‘s the city of Luzern because of the beautiful lake Luzern and the
amazing views from surrounding mountains such as Pilatus. Zermatt in the
south because of the amazing peak called Matterhorn. You might be
familiar with this peak because it‘s the logo on the famous 'Toblerone'
chocolate. In the central Switzerland, it is the area around Interlaken
which consists of many amazing places such as Lakes of Grindelwald,
Waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen, Oechinensee Lake and Melchsee Frutt
Plateau. In the east, its Lausanne my home town, here I can never get
bored of the lake Leman with the alpine background. And lastly but
certainly not the least it‘s the city of Gruyere, which is like a mini
Switzerland by itself, with everything such as lakes, mountains and castles
all present in an area of few kilometers.
In recent years I have started taking photography more seriously.
I maintain a website which has a small blog about my trip along with the
best photos that I was able to take on that trip so do take a look. My trips
are more photography centric now which is why I take great care of the
time and weather of the location before I go. I mainly focus on landscapes
photography, the good thing I find about this is that one does not need
overly expensive equipment to take good landscape photos.
However, reaching at the right place at the right time makes all the
difference. While, luck can helps to some extent, taking consistently good
photos requires comprehensive research about how to get to the prime
spot when the light is perfect. Some small tips from my side would be to
always aim to reach the location around the golden hour which is one hour
-/+ the time of sunset and sunrise. Don‘t leave the location in case of rain
because mostly it is the after rain conditions that make scenery
dramatically vivid.
Lastly, invest in buying a good tripod, it helps taking those long exposure
shots. Hope you enjoy this month‘s issue on Switzerland and like my
photos. See you on my website!
-Farhan Tauheed
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Travel Story
Beginner’s Delight – Hampta Pass
With Renok Adventure
- Jai Govind Meena
Escape to the natural wonders of Great Himalayas, just south of Manali, for an unforgettable experience. Hampta Passtrek is the beginners delight in every way easy access, dense pine forest, beautiful meadows, adrenaline pumping river crossings and a high altitude mountain pass called Hampta.
It got its name from the Hampta village and shepherds and villagers used this pass to enter in Lahaul Spiti valley of Himachal. This was traditional
alternative route between Lahaul and Kullu Valley before the road was made over Rohtang Pass.
Travel Story
Hampta Pass is a moderate trek with a scope of mixing lot of other adventure activities to suit varying duration and interest of trekkers. It start from the Prini village and takes us to the majestic foothills of The Great Hiamalayas, the Pir Panjal Range which is the largest range of the lower Himalayas. Over this trek one will see different hues of nature as you
gain altitude from thick green pine forest to awe inspiring view of Mt. Deo Tibba and Mt.Indrasan and their snaking down glaciers to the barren landscape of Lahaul and Spiti valley.
The trail for the trek begins after you cross the hydel power project buildings, it takes you into the pine forest with occasional bunch of other trees like Maple, Walnut, Oak and Alder. After walking for sometime with a
mild gradient you have to cross a beautiful nala over a wooden bridge can stop here for water and a photography break.
This trail leads to a open meadow with river
Hampta flowing on one side, here you will get
the first view of Deo Tibba and Indrasan. On the
other side of river you will see beautiful rock
faces and above those there lies the manali
lake.
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This meadow is called Chikka and is the Camp for the day. Chikka has lush green grass so you will find some sheeps or grazing there, nestled in between of rocky mountain face and pine and maple trees. On one side Rani River is flowing and few small ponds and nice and flat camping places.
You can do campfire here for that team work is required go into the forest and collect dry logs of wood in further camps no wood is available. After having pitched your tent, traverse the meadow, climb the hill for height gain and have bonfire with the hot fantastic dinner.
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After the excellent quality sleep, be ready for the next destination Balu Ka Gera which is about 4-5 hours gradual ascent from Chikka. Have a heavy breakfast start your day with a small walk and then crossing the river over the huge logs put by shepherds.
Keep watching the Gendarme (mountaineering term which is a pinnacle of rock on a mountain ridge) right in front of you, keep walking on left bank of river. This entire walk will be through the rocks and boulders. On the way you will get some superb boulders to try your hands and hone your skills on bouldering. After few hours of walk you take a right turn and here come the thrill and chill the cross-ing of nullah. Take of your shoes and just take the plunge…no only knee depth only. The water is icy
cold so don‘t stay in water for too long. Now you are just halfway from your destination.
This is me!! Gendarme
On one side you have superb rock face and river flowing beneath them and right in front of you valley full of snow and trees are left behind only small bushes. Walk along the river through boulder you will reach Balu ka Gera which means Heaps of Sand. This is flat ground with river flowing one side
and a nice water stream just near the campsite. Its water will be used for drinking and for food. In the night from here you can try your hands on night photography of stars with snow clad mountains.
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Next destination is Shea Goru after crossing the highest point of trek Hampta Pass
Todays trek would be moderately steep and then steep descent from the Hampta pass.
While approaching the Hampta pass you can see some thewonders of mountains like Cornice formation, Glaciers and their snouts and of course snow along the way. Stay at Hampta for your lunch at an altitude of 14500ft and be ready to careful steep descent and wear your backpack in case you fall your backpack will save your back.
From top you will be able to see your campsite, it seems very near but it takes good two hours to reach there. Tall snow clad mountains surround you from three sides and the open side leads you to Sheagoru. Again you have the river flowing to your right. Choose a nice camp site close to the river and retire happily for the day after crossing Hampta Pass.
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Ten essentials to carry for Adventure trip to Himalayas in Winters
Any adventure trip to Himalayas requires preparedness, but in the winter
when weather is harsh and days are shorter, your margin of error is even
smaller.
Here are some tips from the experts for staying safe and getting rescued
when things go wrong:
IT’S NOT “JUST A DAY HIKE.” Day hikers should dress and pack as if they are going on an overnight
backpacking trip. Be prepared to deal with Harsh and always changing
weather conditions
Chief ranger Chuck Young is the father of an 18-year-old mountaineer and
constantly delivers him the same message: ―Plan for the worst.‖
The Ten Essentials – Plus. ―The Freedom of the Hills,‖ written by experts
from The Mountaineers of Seattle in 1960, was updated for the eighth time
in 2010 and lists the following as the 10 essentials:
1. Navigation: Map and compass and the skills to use them
2. Sun protection: Sunglasses and sunscreen
3. Insulation: Extra clothing
4. Illumination: A headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire: Fire starter and matches or a lighter
7. Repair kit and tools including a knife
8. Nutrition: Extra food
9. Hydration: Extra water
10. Emergency shelter
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Travel toonz
Travel toonz
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Giant Hand in the Desert
Deep in the
Atacama Desert inChile emerges a giant sculpture of a hand. A popular photo spot for tourist visiting the Atacama.
The hand was constructed at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.
The work has a base of iron and cement, and stands 11 meters tall. The
sculpture was inaugurated on March 28, 1992. The sculpture is located
about 70 kilometers to the south of Antofagasta, Chile. The artist
behind Mano de Desierto, The Hand of the Desert is the Chilean sculp-
tor Mario Irarrázabal.
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―World‘s Largest Cave‖
It‘s amazing that there are still places like this still out there waiting to be
explored. British caving teams have just recently explored the world‘s
largest cave passage in the heart of the Vietnamese jungle.
Called Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave) it is believed to be almost
twice the size of the current record holder. Son Doong has replaced the
Deer cave in Malaysia to become the world‘s largest cave.
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―Door to Hell‖
The Door to Hell, is situated near the small town of Darvaz in
Turkmenistan. Thirty-five years ago, geologists were drilling for gas when
then encountered a very large cavern underground filled with a poisonous
gas. They ignited the gas expecting it to burn off in a few hours.
The gas is still burning to this day. Its 60 meters in diameter and 20 me-
ters depth have not been caused by volcanic activity or a meteorite
impact. This crater was created sometime in the 50‘s when the Soviets
were prospecting for natural gas in this area and it‘s been burning since
then.
Massive Man Made Holes
One of the world‘s biggest holes is located in Russia.
The giant hole is actually a diamond mine in Eastern Siberia near the
town Mirna. It is 525 meters deep and 1.25 km in the diameter. Mirna‘s
open pit diamond mine closed operations in 2004 after nearly 50
years. According to bizarre reports air traffic has been suspended due to
the ―suction above the hole‖ reporting of extreme downdrafts over the pit.
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