Adventure in the Himalayas - ParaSailing and ParaGliding

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 5/11/2012 5:34:00 AM

'Para Sailing in the HimalayasParasailing, also known as parascending, or "parakiting" is a recreational kiting 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 parasail wing. On land or over water the manned kite’s moving anchor may be a car, truck, or boat; parasailing just by kiting in heavy winds is highly discouraged. The boat then drives(...)'

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Adventure in the Himalayas - Hang Gliding

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 5/2/2012 10:09:00 AM

'Hang Gliding SportHang Gliding 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!Hang gliding is an air sport in which a pilot flies a light and unmotorized foot-launchable aircraft called a hang glider [also known as Delta plane orDeltaplane]. Most modern hang gliders are(...)'

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Himalayan Jungle Safari - The Great Himalayan National Park

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 4/5/2012 10:22:00 AM

'View of the Great Himalayan National ParkThe 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.The Untouched Bio-diversityThe 765-sq-kms area has temperate forests - some of the virgin coniferous forests of the state. Vast areas of alpine pas(...)'

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Himalayan Jungle Safari - The Royal Chitwan National Park

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 4/5/2012 10:22:00 AM

'Royal Chitwan National Park is Nepal’s first and most famous national park is situated in the Chitwan Doon or the lowlands of the inner Terai. Covering an area of 932-sq-kms the park includes hilly areas of the Shiwalik range covered by deciduous Sal forest.Royal Chitwan National Park - Nepal-HimalayasFlora In Chitwan National ParkA 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 (...)'

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Trekking in the Himalayas - Tibet Trekking

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 2/18/2012 10:08:00 AM

'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.Tibet is without doubt one of the most remarkable places to visit in Asia. It offers fabulous monastery sights, breathtaking(...)'

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Trekking in the Himalayas - Darjeeling and Sikkim Trekking

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 2/18/2012 10:07:00 AM

'The Eastern Himalayas - Simply Out Of This WorldA 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.Location:                                           &n(...)'

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Trekking in the Himalayas - Nepal Trekking

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 2/18/2012 10:05:00 AM

'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. Traverse through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate the sheer geographic diversity - from the verdant, fore(...)'

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Trip to Kullu- Himalayas.

Author : Himalayan Pilgrimage      Blog : Pilgrimage to Himalayas      Date : 2/17/2012 10:08:00 AM

'Kullu - The Silver ValleyKullu - The Silver ValleyLocation:               -  240 km from Simla, Himachal PradeshAltitude:                -  1,220mMain Attractions:   -   Kullu Dusshera, Bijli Mahadev TempleBest Time to Visit: -   Mid-May to Mid-OctoberHow to Get There:By Air:The airport at Bhuntar is 10km from Kullu, where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhe(...)'

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