Valley of Flowers

"The Himalayas must be approached humbly. Respect their beauty, their majesty, and their power, and they will treat you as you deserve. Other Mountains may Forgive you, But not the Himalayas"- Frank S. Smythe ( Discovered- Valley of Flowers 1931)

Trek to Gangaria

The trek from Govindghat to the Base camp of Valley of Flowers- Gangharia is just 13kms. Yes, you heard me right that it just 13kms. But I bet you that if haven’t been much into climbing, than this 13kms will be one hell of a trip. The first 6 kms is quite a start – Up and down, so you won’t feel much of the heat. But then the honey moon period ends and what comes is a ride of your life. You climb, climb and keep climbing. With that you curse, curse and keep cursing.

It took us 4.5 hours (Avg: 6-7 hours) to reach the base camp. But the sight of a plateau had never been beautiful. I must admit, it’s been one hell of a trek.

Tips:

• At Govindghat and Gangharia, you pay thrice the MRP price for everything. So what you need to remember is to carry everything- torch, cigs, soap and just anything from Joshimath or Rishikesh.
• Climb with minimum luggage. Drop all you’re belonging at Govindghat@Gurudwara, at free of a cost.
• Food and Water are easily available in plenty en route to Gangharia. So you don’t need to carry the basics.
• Do carry glucose and chocolate mints. You surely need those.

P.S: However I guarantee you a nice and entertaining journey, as you are bound to have a close encounter with the Sardar community. They are unique breeds which are hard to ignore.

“I admit I'm being paid well, but it's no more than I deserve. After all, I've been screwed more times than a hooker.”

On the Journey to Heaven

" The journey to Heaven is as wonderful as having two shots of Tequila before descending upon single Malt Scotch"

Water Rafting at -Rishikesh

Destination: Rishikesh

Difficulty Level: Medium

Cost: RS.400/- per head

Time Spent: 2+ hours

Tips:

- Do not carry expensive material, Though a dry bag exist in the raft.

- Please jump into the Ganges for a swim. Its Holy anyways.

- Cliff Jumping is a must. Surelly gonna give a high and a moment to cherish.

- Do not book packages from the inetrnet. It will be heavy on the pockets

- Please take the Shivpuri Package. More rapids more fun.

Season: October to June

"My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me."

With a Bang- Uttaranchal

Here goes the itenary:
Day 0: Pune-Mumbai-Delhi
Day1: Delhi- Haridwar -Rihikesh
Day2: Rishikesh- Devaprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Karnaprayag- Govindghat
Day 3: Govindghat- Gangaria
Day4: Gangaria- Valley of Flowers- Gangaria- Govindghat- Joshimath
Day5: Joshimath- Auli- Joshimath
Day6: Joshimath- Karnaprayag-Rudraprayag-Srinagar-Devaprayag-Rishikesh
Day7: Rishikesh
Day 8: Rishikesh- Dehradun- Mussorie- Dehradun
Day9: Dehradun- Delhi- Pune

Wow...Its been a hell of a trip. ..i am Speechless

P.S: Details shall follow.

"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

Off to Uttarkaandh...

M off to Uttarkandh for the next 9 day.....So for the next few dayz i am off from Proposal, Calls, Presentations and Corporate Buzz.....

I somehow have the feeling that this trip is to to enlighten me....M not sure if i am running away from things or actually seeking self enlighentment....

I am on the the way to Resigning...Inshallah...I shall be back with many more things to talk about...Till then SiOnara...

" Travel is the shortest way to Wisdom they say...I seek all of it"

A Breathless Life

I wonderer often,

On whether i should surrender,

Surrender my soul my heart.

But somehow my brain

which is dark as coal,

Pull me back

and holds.

Holds me all the time

and pushes me to do

all the crime.

I cry

I Cry to die

As I am living,

A breathless Life.

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My dear friend Rahul Ranjan, read my weird thoughts and said it is too pessimistic. So he quickly penned down few words and shared the across. Here it goes...
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Looking at the depth

I wonder,

It’s time to unleash the power under,

If you shy away

from dark night and rain,

You will never be able to

discover that thunder

So rise up and reach to sky

And ask yourself the question Why?

Why is that you exist

why is that you resist

To get to know you is the jist

and with life you will have tryst ….

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Cheers.....But U folks decide now.....

Singhad- The Joy of being Togather

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

Lost the Subject...

" I focus on things that need very little attention in life, but still somehow get the Bigger Picture"

Ajanta: The Buddha is Wide Awake

What Photo enthusiastics need to do when visiting the Ajanta and Ellora Caves:

• Please visit the site on weekdays and start early
• If the place is still crowded, start from last cave and move up. It did wonders for us.
• Do carry a tripod - A must
• Preferably visit the place during the Winters and Rainy season. Summers may not be a grt idea.
• Please Do Not use the FLASH in the caves - Ur destroying the past.

Happy Sighting.....

“Sleep is lovely, death is better still, not to have been born is of course the miracle.”

Ellora: The Glorious Past

Whether I'm painting or not, I have this overweening interest in humanity. Even if I'm not working, I'm still analyzing people.