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Famous Treks of India 16 - 20

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Famous Treks of India 16 - 20

Trekking is a very rewarding hobby both spiritually and physically. Treks in difficult places teach us lessons of toughness of human spirit. It provides a break from our boring scheduled life style. Cultivate this hobby and feel oneness with nature.

16. Delhi-Joshimath-Kagbhusand Lake-Valley of Flowers Trek (Chamoli,Uttaranchal,India):

Day 1/2:- Delhi-Joshimath (as in trek to Badrinath)

Day 3:- Joshimath-Vishnuprayag (13km by bus)-Jawri

Day 4/5:- Jawri-Pharsban bainak (4000m)-Kagbhusand lake (4325m)

Day 6:- Kagbhusand lake-Rajkharak

Day 7:- Rajkharak-Bhuiyndar-Ghanghariya

Day 8:- Ghanghariya-Valley of Flowers-back

Day 9/10:- Return by bus to Delhi

17. Delhi-Sunderdhunga Valley Trek (Bageshwar,Uttaranchal,India):

At 3206mt, upwards lies this astonishingly beautiful valley meaning valley of beautiful stones, situated to west of Pindari Valley. This valley is fed by Pinder river & Sunder-Dhunga stream. The route is:-

Day 1:- Delhi-Bageshwar (434kms)

Day 2:- Bageshwar-Loharkhet(41km)-Khati (19km,trek)

Day 3:- Khati-Jatoli (7km trek)-Kathaliya (13km trek)

Day 4:- Kathaliya-Sunderdhunga-Kathaliya(14km trek)

Day 5:- Kathaliya-Jatoli(13km trek)

Day 6:- Jatoli-Dhakuri (14km trek)-Loharkhet (10km)

Day 7/8:- Loharkhet-Bageshwar (41km)-Delhi (434km).

18. Adi kailash yatra (Journey)- (Pithoragarh,Uttaranchal,India):

Situated in Pithoragarh district in Uttaranchal & named as Chhota Kailash.

Day 1:- Delhi-Kathgodam (269kms)-Dharchula.

Day 2:- Dharchula-Tawaghat (26km)-Pangu (19km by bus & 9kms trek)

Day 3:- Pangu-Sirkha (9kms trek)-Gala(14km,trek)

Day 4:- Gala-Budhi (21kms,trek)-Gunji (17kms,trek)

Day 5:- Gunji-Kuti(19km,Kuti is the last village on the route)

Day 6:- Kuti-Jollingkong-Kuti(14km trek)

Day 7:- Kuti-Gunji(19km,trek)

Day 8/10:- Return on the same route

The trek is spititual in the abode of lord Shiva. It has Parvati lake in astounding surroundings. The trek offers spelendour of nature, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, wild flowers etc & if want to explore the area, give minimum of 2 week to this trek.

19. Delhi-Pindari glacier-Kafni Glacier Trek (Bageshwar,Uttaranchal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Bageshwari(434kms)

Day 2:- Bageshwar-Saung-Loharkhet(41km by bus)

Day 3:- Loharkhet-Khati (19km trek)

Day 4:- Khati-Phurkiya (16km trek)

Day 5:- Phurkiya-Pindari glacier(21km,trek)

Day 6:- Dwali-Kafni glacier-Dwali(21 km trek)

Day 7:- Dwali-Dhakuri(20km trek)

Day 8:- Dhakuri-Loharkhet (11km trek)- Bageshwar (41km by road)

Day 9/10:- Bageshwar-Delhi (434km). Rest houses are available upto Dwali only.

20. Delhi-Yamunotri(source of yamuna) Trek (Uttarkashi,Uttaranchal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Haridwar (201 kms)- Dehradun (52km)- Mussorie (35 km)

Day 2:- Mussorie-Hanuman chatti (185 kms)

Day 3:- Hanuman chatti-Naradchatti (3km trek)-Phool chatti (2km)- Jankichatti (3km trek)-Yamunotri (5km trek)

Day 4/7:- Return on the same route.

Up to Jankichatti, distance may be covered on private jeeps.

Famous Treks of India 11 - 15

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Famous Treks of India 11 - 15

11. Delhi-Sach pass-Pangi Valley Trek (Chamba,Himachal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Chamba (560km)

Day 2:- Chamba-Bairagarh (110km,5hrs)

Day 3:- Bairagarh-Satrundi (3500m,16km,trek)- Sach Pass(4367mt,18km)-Bindravani

Day 4:- Bindravani-Killar (2245m,13km,jeepable)-Sach khas(2200m,)

Day 5:- Sach khas-Purthi (2255m,15km,trek)-Raoli (2591m,19km)

Day 6:- Raoli-Tindi(2250m,16km,trek)-Udaipur (25km)

Day 7:- Udaipur-Manali(150km)

Day 8:- Manali-Delhi (525km) Now motorable road connects Chamba via Sach Pass with Pangi valley reducing distance by road by about 500kms.

12. Delhi-Baijnath-Barabhangal-Chamba-Delhi Trek (Kangra,Himachal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Kangra(480km)-Baijnath(50km)

Day 2:- Baijnath-Bir(9km)-Rajgundha(2610mt)

Day 3:- Rajgundha-Palachak Deota (2700m,12km)-Panhartu(3700mt,6hrs)

Day 4:- Panhartu-Bharpal Got (3900m,5km)- Thamsar pass -Marhu(6hrs)

Day 5:- Marhu-Barabhangal(2541mt,8km)

Day 6:- Barabhangal-Dhardi-Nayagraon (15km)

Day 7:- Nayagraon- Barmour (50kms)-Chamba(65kms)

Day 8:- Chamba-Delhi

13. Delhi-Manali-Ladakh Trek (J & K,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Manali(550kms)

Day 2:- Manali- Marhi- Rohtang Pass(51kms.)-Koksar (19kms)-Keylong(45km)

Day 3:- Keylong- Baralacha Pass(74kms)-Sarchu(33kms)

Day 4:- Sarchu-Tanglungla pass (5325mts,142kms)-Thiksey Monastery & Shey(60kms)

Day 5:- Thiksey- Leh(17kms). You can stay & explore this cold desert for minimum 3-4 days & visit lakes (see lakes)

Day 6:- Return by air/same route/via Srinagar.

14. Delhi-Gangotri-Goumukh-Badrinath Trek (Uttarkashi,Uttaranchal,India):

Day 1 /2:- Delhi-Gangotri-Goumukh(as in trek No.3)

Day 3:- Goumukh-Nandanban (4340m, 6kmtrek)- Vasuki tal (6km, 4880 mts)

Day 4:- Vasuki tal- Kalandani khal pass(5950mt)- Painya tal (3980 mts)

Day 5:- Painya tal- Ghastoli(18km,trek)

Day 6:- Ghastoli-Mana (14km,trek)-Badrinath (3km trek, visit the sacred temple)

Day 7/8:- Back to Delhi

15. Delhi-Munsiyari-Milam glacier-Suraj Kund Trek (Pithoragarh,Uttaranchal,India)

Day 1/2 Delhi-Munsiyari (via Pithoragorh, 612 km)

Day 3:- Milam village (about 40km trek via Darkot, Lilam, Sumdo)-Milam Glacier

Day 4/5/6:- Milam glacier-Suraj kund-Milam village (trek may take 3 days)

Day 7/8:- Milam village-Munsiyari.

Day 9/10:- Munsiyari-Delhi

Famous Treks of India 6 - 10

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Famous Treks of India 6 - 10

6. Delhi-Sangla Valley Trek (Kinnaur,Himachal, India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Shimla (330km), Stay at Shimla.

Day 2:- Shimla-Rohru (1550mt, 112km)-Chirgaon (1800mt, 15km)

Day 3:- Chirgaon-Larot (2440mt,15kms,trek)- Dodra (2800mt,6hrs,trek)

Day 4:- Dodra-Kuwar (2300m, 6hrs, trek), these are the remotest areas in Himachal.

Day 5:- Kuwar-Jakha (3100m,7hrs,trek)

Day 6:- Jakha-Ruknal(4400m,6hrs,trek)

Day 7:- Ruknal-Sangla Valley (2800m, 6hrs, explore the beautiful valley, trek)

Day 8:- Sangla-Karchham (1982m,17km)-Shimla (2205m,240km)

Day 9:- Shimla-Delhi (330km).

7. Delhi-Sirmour valley Trek(Sirmour,Himachal, India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Chandigarh (225km)-Nahan

Day 2:- Nahan-Renuka (660m, 45km, visit the Renuka lake, and beautiful historical temples)

Day 3/4:- Renuka-Sangrah (1370mt, 20 km, trek)- Haripur Dhar (2510m, 25km). (This is a remote & virgin area of the valley of Sirmour, trek)

Day 5:- Haripur dhar-Choordhar(3647m,16km,trek)

Day 6:- Choordhar- Naura (16km,trek)-Rajgarh (explore the area)

Day 7:- Rajgarh-Solan (39 kms)- Chandigarh (70km)- Delhi (225 km).

8. Delhi-Manali-Moonlake-Ki monastrey Trek (Kullu,Himachal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Manali(525km)

Day 2:- Manali-Rohtang pass (51kms)-Gramphu(14kms)

Day 3:- Gramphu-Kunzam pass (4950mt,60kms)- Moon lake/Chandra tal(6km)

Day 4:- Chandra tal-Kaza (3660m)- Ki monastery (12kms). You can spend as many days as you can afford in the Spiti valley & return by same route or via. Kinnaur valley.

9. Kinner-Kailash Yatra[Trek] (Kinnaur,Himachal, India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Shimla (330km)

Day 2:- Shimla-Recong peo (230 km, approximately, 10hr drive)- Kalpa(13km)

Day 3:- Kalpa-Thangi (2966m,50km)- Lambar (2896mt,12km, trek)

Day 4:- Lambar-Charang (3506mt,24km,trek)

Day 5:- Charang-Lalanti Camp (4400mt, trek, 6-8 hrs)-Chitkul (3450 m, 14km last village on border with China & is a virgin beauty trek)

Day 6:- Chitkul- Sangla (2800 mt, explore this splendid valley)

Day 7:- Sangla-Shimla(257kms)

Day 8:- Shimla-Delhi(330kms).

10. Delhi-Chamba-Keylong-Manali Trek (Chamba,Himachal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Chamba(560 km)

Day 2:- Chamba-Barmour(65km)- Hadsar (2317mt,13km)

Day 3:- Hadsar-Kugti (2590m,12kms,trek)- Duggi Got (3350m,12km, trek)

Day 4:- Duggi Got-Alyas (4000m, 12km,trek)- Duggi Cave- Kuddi Got

Day 5:- Kuddi Got-Kugti pass (5200mts, trek)- Khardu (3550m, 5hrs,trek)

Day 6:- Khardu-Shansha (2950 mt,14km,trek)-Keylong

Day 7:- Keylong-Manali (115 kms) via Rohtang pass

Day 8:- Manali-Delhi (525km).

Famous Treks of India 1 - 5

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Famous Treks of India 1 - 5

1. Delhi-Indrahar Pass Trek (Kangra,Himachal,India):

Day 1:-Delhi-Dharamsala(495km)-Mcleodganj (1640mt,16kms by road)

Day 2:-. Mcleodganj- Triund (2975mt,10km,6-7hrs)-Ilaka(2hrs)

Day 3 :-Ilaka-Lahesh Cave (3600 mts, 9kms, 3hrs)-Indrahar pass-Chata Parao

Day 4:- Chata Parao-Kwarsi-Choli(28km, 8-10hrs)

Day 5:- Choli-Holi-Chamba(by bus)

Day 6:- Chamba-Delhi(560km)

View at top includes Kishtwar area, Pir Panjal range, Mani Mahesh Kailash (5656m). Indrahar connects Kangra with Chamba. You can trek via Holi to Manimahesh lake if you have time. This will take another three days.

2. Delhi-Chanderkhani Pass-Malana Trek (Kullu,Himachal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Chandigarh (225km)- Kullu (280 kms,6-7 hrs)

Day2:-Kullu-Naggar(23kms,1840mts,1hour)-Rumsu(10kms,2200mts)-Camp (3000m,6hrs,15kms.)

Day 3/4:- Camp-Chanderkhani Pass (3650mt)- Malana (2652mt,5hrs,7kms).Stay at Malana & explore this old civilization.

Day 5:- Malana-Jari(1500mt,20kms)-Kullu (21 kms by road)

Day 6:- Kullu-Delhi(505km)

The main highlights are famous hamlet of Malana, Spectacular vistas of Lahaul peaks, Shimla hills, Naggar fort, Roerick Art Gallery. Malana is a very unique village as visitors are not allowed in most parts. Be careful, this area is ill-famed for CHARAS production, always move in groups.

3. Delhi-Gangotri-Goumukh Trek(Uttarkashi,Uttaranchal,India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Haridwar (201kms)-Gangotri (3048mts,270 kms,9hrs)

Day 2:- Gangotri-Goumukh (3850 mts,17kms, 7hrs.)

Day3:- Goumukh-Tapovan (4463mts)-Back to Goumukh (10kms,7hrs)

Day 4:- Goumukh-Gangotri (3048mts,17kms,7hr)

Day 5:- Gangotri-Haridwar (rest or local sight seeing)

Day 6:- Haridwar-Delhi(201km).

This is a place of Pilgrimage and is a spiritual experience, the source of most revered Indian River "Ganga", Spectacular view of mighty "Shivling" peak (6545m approximately) is clearly awesome and stunning.

4. Delhi-Manali-Dashair lake Trek (Kullu,Himachal, India):

Day 1:- Delhi-Chandigarh (225km, 5hrs)-Manali (300 kms,10hrs)

Day 2:- Manali-Marhi-Rohtang pass (51 kms,3hrs)-Dashair lake (4270mtrs,4-5hrs,trek, camp at appropriate place)

Day 3:- Dashair Lake-Marhi-Manali (rest or local sights)

Day 4:- Manali-Chandigarh (300km)-Delhi (225km).

5. Delhi-Shimla-Jalori Pass-Manali Trek(Shimla,Himachal, India):

Day1:-Delhi-Shimla(330km)-Narakanda(2708mt,64km)-Ideal campsite.

Day 2:- Narkanda-Luhri (792 mt,19km)- Ani (1240mt, 18km)-Khanag (2530mt,8kms)

Day 3:- Khanag-Jalori pass (3233mt, 7kms)- Shoja(2683 mt, 7kms)-Banjar (1524mt,15km)-Aut (20km)-Kullu(30km)

Day 4:- Kullu-Manali (2050mt, 40km)- rest or local sight seens.

Day 5:- Manali-Chandigarh (300 km)-Delhi (225 km).

Delhi - Srinagar - Leh (Ladakh) Itinerary

2007-03-15T00:43:00.001-07:00

Delhi - Srinagar - Leh (Ladakh)

Route: Delhi - Ambala - Ludhiana - Jalandhar - Pathankot - Jammu - Udhampur - Banihal - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Drass - Kargil - Lamayoru - Leh

Distance: Delhi - Srinagar 890 kms + Srinagar - Leh 440 kms = 1330 kms

The Journey: Usually the Delhi - Srinagar - Leh circuit is covered in the span of four days, however if you have time in hand and have never visited Srinagar take this opportunity and spend few days there as well.

Here is a sample four days Itinerary for Delhi - Srinagar - Leh route:

Day 1 Delhi - Jammu (590 kms): Start early from Delhi, for most of the time you have to ride on the NH-1 and thereafter on NH-1 A. Roads are fantastic four lane highway till Jalandhar and driving/riding is done on a fast pace. After Jalandhar roads are a mixture of good and bad, but for the most part journey is fast paced.

Accommodation: Since Jammu is favorite stop point/destination for travelers and Hindu pilgrims, there are lot of accommodation options available to suit every need and budget. Here is a list of hotels available in Jammu http://www.jktourism.org/cities/jammu/stay/hotel.htm

Day 2 Jammu - Srinagar (300 kms): Get up early in the morning to start for Srinagar, summer capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Roads from Jammu to Srinagar are mostly in good condition barring few stretches, there are landslide and avalanche areas which witness landslides on a regular basis which invariably cause traffic jams on the highway, and due to this starting early in the morning is recommended.

A word of caution, drive/ride carefully on the Jammu - Srinagar highway, since the traffic playing on this route is reckless to say the least. Also due to the militancy there are armed soldiers posted every few hundred meters.

Accommodation: Srinagar has plenty of accommodation options to offer, including lavishly decorated houseboats. Here is a list of hotels in Srinagar http://www.jktourism.org/cities/kashmir/stay/list-hotel.htm

Day 3 Srinagar - Kargil (205 kms): If yesterday's journey gave you some fantastic views than get ready with your camera today, because the ride/drive today would be even more scenic. Even though one can find petrol pumps along the way, it is recommended to tank up at Srinagar, also the price of petrol/diesel is cheaper in Srinagar than in Kargil and beyond.

For the better part of first day one finds himself driving/riding among some of the worlds most beautiful vistas, the first major halt of the day Sonamarg i.e. meadows of gold is a fantastic place to spend some time. Roads till Sonamarg are mostly in good condition barring a few rough patches.

After Sonamarg the landscape starts changing dramatically all the way till the famous Zoji La pass (11640ft), roads on the both side of the pass are in bad condition with lot of gravel and on rainy days it becomes mud so be prepared. The traffic to the final summit of the pass is controlled and visitors have to get themselves registered to proceed further. This is also the toughest few kms of the entire Srinagar - Leh highway, beyond which tarmac is fantastic.

After crossing from the Zoji La the scenery changes from lush green meadows to arid mountain signaling your cross over from Kashmir to Ladakh. Ride there after is quite good and your next major stopover would be at Drass. If you reached here late in the afternoon then my recommendation would be to have your meal here especially if you are a vegetarian, in Kargil the food isn't that good and for vegetarians finding food can be a bit of chore. A few kms after Drass is the Drass war memorial built in the memory of fallen soldiers in the 1999 Kargil war.

From Drass it is a straight run to Kargil which for most is the pit stop for the day.

Accommodation: there are several accommodation options available in Kargil; here is a list of few of them: http://www.jktourism.org/cities/ladakh/kargil/stay.htm

Day 4 Kargil - Leh (235 kms): After a good night of sleep, start early from Kargil but don't forget to tank up. If you want you can skip breakfast since Mulbek 40 odd kms down the road has better eatery especially if you are a vegetarian, the restaurant at Mulbek is located opposite the statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha. It is believe the 9 meter high statue carved out of solid rock was built in 7th or 8th century.

A short ride from Mulbek will take you to 12198ft high Namik La, a windy yet scenic pass. Roughly 40kms down the ride you would be welcomed by Fotu La, the highest point in the Srinagar - Leh journey (13479ft).

After short yet scenic ride/drive you will reach the village of Lamayoru, Ladakh's most famous and one of the oldest Gompas. Take some timeout here for a quick photo shoot and a visit to Gompa, else plan a dedicated day for it and move on.

Few kms down the road one encounters Hangro Loops, the 18 loops are fast yet sharp loops with steep gorges, drive/ride carefully here. Next major attraction comes in the form of Gurudwara Patthar Sahib located in the town of Nimmu, beyond which its fast and straight drive/ride to Leh.

Delhi - Manali - Leh (Ladakh) Itinerary

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Delhi - Manali - Leh (Ladakh)

Route: Delhi - Manali - Kokhsar - Tandi - Keylong - Darcha - Sarchu - Pang - Upshi - Leh

Distance: Delhi - Manali 580 kms + Manali - Leh 490 kms = 1070 kms

The Journey: Usually the Delhi - Manali - Leh circuit is covered in the span of three days, while few like to take it easy and cover it in four to five days depending on the time at hand.

Here is a sample itinerary for a three day journey to Leh, starting from Delhi:

Day 1 Delhi – Manali (580 kms): this journey can take any where between 11 hours to 18 hours depending on the number of breaks and your driving/riding speed. After you reach Manali the first thing you need to do is tank up on petrol, because you need start early in the morning to reach Sarchu and the petrol pumps might not be open at that time.

Day 2 Manali – Sarchu (230 kms): this is where the fun starts, after riding/driving for 52 kms you will reach Rohtang Pass, the first of many high altitude passes that you will encounter on your journey to Ladakh. Take a breather at Rohtang La (13050ft); there are Dhabas at Rohtang parking (couple of kms before the pass) where you can have your breakfast if you decide not to stop at Marhi.

Journey from here is mostly downhill till Tandi (110 kms), which is the last petrol pump till you reach the outskirts of Leh roughly 380kms from here, so don't forget to tank up and in case you are not sure if your vehicle will be able to cover these many kms in a single tank of gas than do get spare petrol/diesel.

Next up is Keylong which is the last place where your mobile phone will work (until you reach Leh) and also the last place where you can hope to find a mechanic (before Leh); in case you are having some problems with your vehicle get it checked ASAP!

Next stop Darcha; this is the place where you cross into the state of Jammu and Kashmir, all tourists need to register themselves at the check post. Relax and tank up on water and snacks, because now you will be riding to Baralacha La (16500ft). Roads are mostly in bad shape and as the altitude increases, you might start noticing the first effects of Acute Mountain Sickness. From Baralacha La it's again a downhill but a rough ride till Sarchu.

Accommodations: Before reaching Sarchu you will start noticing camps put up by various travel companies; one can stay in these tents which are normally referred to as luxury tents or one can cross the Sarchu Bridge and get a bed in tent cum Dhabas which normally charge Rs. 30 per person. Don't bother looking for a hotel, there aren't any!

Day 3 Sarchu – Leh (260 kms): After a cold and windy night in Sarchu rise early, have breakfast and start off for Leh as early as possible you have a long journey ahead. Roads from Sarchu till the start of Gata Loops are mostly in good condition and the ride/drive is mostly fast.

The first chore of the day is Gata Loop which is a collection of 21 loops that take you to an altitude of 15302 ft. Next up is the first pass of the day, Nakee La located at an altitude of 15547ft. Soon after Nakee La you will encounter the second pass of the day, Lachulung La (16616 ft). The road from here will take you to Pang which is another temporary collection of tents and also has a check post where travelers need to register themselves. Take a breather here and eat some thing for the tough journey ahead.

The road from Pang will take you to the famous Moore Plains; situated in a plateau you will be hard-pressed to believe that this relatively flat land is located at an altitude of 15400ft. Road here is relatively straight and in good condition, inviting you to indulge in speeding. But don't! Road is mostly bumpy due to Marmot digging holes under them which will test your vehicles suspension to the fullest.

After the fast paced journey you will find your self climbing the third highest pass you will encounter in Ladakh, Tanglang La (17582ft). Final few kms to the summit of the pass are in bad condition and the steepness coupled with lack of air takes a toll on vehicles performance. But once you reach the top you will be greeted with spectacular views, in fact Tanglang La offers the best views than the rest of the passes. The pass itself is quite windy and it's not uncommon to encounter snow, so take a few photographs and start your journey again.

Roads from here on are downhill all the way to Leh, after a few kms of bad roads you will be greeted with spectacular tarmac and coupled with decreasing altitude and change in scenery from arid to green is sure to be a fantastic reward for your hardship over the past couple of days.

Turtle Walk - to save Olive Ridley

2007-02-20T02:49:00.001-08:00

Formed by the students of the Madras Christian College, the (Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network) SSTCN has been organizing turtle walks for the past 14 years. Every Friday and Saturday, the volunteers gather at 10.30 p.m. near Neelankarai beach. They cover 7 km along the coast between Elliots Beach and Neelankarai.

They follow the nest by following the turtle tracks, collect the eggs and place them in a temporary hatchery in Neelankarai. The volunteers stay at the hatchery every night till the eggs hatch, which is in about 50 days. These hatch lings are then released into the sea.

SAFE TRANS LOCATION: Volunteers of Sea Turtle Protection Force relocating Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs into a hatchery in Nainarkuppam.

A commendable effort considering the Olive Ridley is an endangered species, whose numbers have been dwindling over the years. And it is only efforts like these that can save such species. So let's hope more helping hands will come forward to carry on the good work. And start a campaign too advocating the use of TEDs (Turtle Excluder Devices)!

Hatchings making for the sea...

Preparing yourself: It would be better if you are wearing walking/running shoes or anything else you might feel comfortable in. It could also be cold and while you may not feel it while walking, you will after the walk. So take something warm with you. And, after walking in the sand for kilometers on end, believe me, you'll be thirsty. So remember to take a large bottle of drinking water. Most of all, be prepared to enjoy yourself. The walk is open to public on Friday and Saturday.

For more details contact: Sanjeev Gopal, 30 / 1 Flat # 12, Sunder Enclave, Valmiki Street, Tiruvanmiyur Chennai - 600 041. Phone: 2441 1937.

Top 25 wild life destinations of India

2007-02-06T02:22:00.000-08:00

25 wild life destinations.

Corbett Tiger Reserve (Uttaranchal)
Habitat: Northern most deciduous dominated by sal, northern tropical dry decidious, Himalayan subtropical pine forests
Wildlife: Elephants, Tigers, Gharials, birds
Closest Town/City: Nainital (85 km)
Best time to visit: November - April

Gangotri National Park (Uttaranchal)
Habitat: Himalayan moist temperate type vegetation consists of chirpine deodar, fir, spruce, oak and rhododendrons
Wildlife: Lammergeirs, bharal, Himalayan black bears
Closest Town/City: Dehradun (210 km)
Best time to visit: February - May

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (Uttaranchal)
Habitat: Moist mixed deciduous forests, temperate moist coniferous forests, sublpine birch, fir and spruce forests and sub-pine pasture and scrub
Wildlife: Goral, birds, butterflies, leopards
Closest City/Town: Almora (25 km)
Best time to visit: September - March

Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttaranchal)
Habitat: Alpine meadows and sub alpine forests shelter about 500 species of flowering plants. A large portion of the park is covered with glaciers.
Wildlife: Flowering plans and butterflies
Closest City/Town: Joshimath (33 km)
Best time to visit: July - August

Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh)
Habitat: Confluence of temperate and alpine forest types with a mix of oak and conifers
Wildlife: Musk deer, Himalayan black bears, snow leopards
Closest City/Town: Kullu (55 km)
Best time to visit: April - June & September-October

Gir National Park (Gujarat)
Habitat: Semi-arid and deciduous forest, stunted deciduous forest interspersed with grasslands and scrubland.
Wildlife: Asiatic Lions, leopards, birds
Closest City/Town: Junagarh (58 km)
Best time to visit: November - March

Little Rann (wild ass) Sanctuary (Gujarat)
Habitat: Predominantly Saline Desert. Some areas are semi-arid
Wildlife: Asiatic wild ass, chinkara, wolves, striped hyenas
Closest City/Town: Ahmedabad (105 km), Rajkot (140 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Ranthanbhore Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan)
Habitiat: Dry deciduous habitat dominated with dhak trees. Three lakes form the life support system for the park.
Wildlife: Tigers, leopards, birds
Closest City/Town: Sawoi Madhopur (12 km)
Best time to visit: December - April

Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Rajasthan)
Habitat: Man-made wetland; semi-arid and thorn forest with small patches of grass land.
Wildlife: Migratory birds, rock python, Indian monitor, jackals
Closest City/Town: Bharatpur (5 km)
Best time to visit: November - February

Melghat Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra)
Habitat: Dry deciduous forest with teak and bamboo
Wildlife: Birds, tigers, guars
Closest City/Town: Amaravati (100 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Tadoba Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra)
Habitat: Southern tropical deciduous forest with teak and bamboo
Wildlife: Tigers, dhole, birds
Closest City/Town: Chandrapur (45 km)
Best time to visit: November - April

Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary (Goa)
Habitiat: Westcoast tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests.
Wildlife: Birds, reptiles, amphibians
Closest City/Town: Dabolim (55k km)
Best time to visit: August - February

Kanha TigerReserve (Madhya Pradesh)
Habitiat: Mixed deciduous on the plains and dry deciduous woodland on hilltops and slope.
Wildlife: Tigers, swamp deers, birds
Closest City/Town: Jabalpur (160 km)
Best time to visit: November - March

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)
Habitiat: Indus-Ganges Monsoon forest type mainly consisting of semi-evergreen sal forests mixed with Terminalia and mixed bamboo species.
Wildlife: Tigers, birds
Closest City/Town: Umaria (35 km)
Best time to visit: December - April

Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka - Tamilnadu)
Habitiat: Dry deciduous scrub, southern tropical dry deciduous and southern tropical moist mixed deciduous forests.
Wildlife: Elephants, tigers, dhole, guar, four-horned antelope, birds, reptiles, butterflies
Closest City/Town: Mysore (78 km)
Best time to visit: January - May, September - October

Periayar Tiger Reserve (Kerala)
Habitiat: Mostly tropical evergreen forests and semi-evergreen forests, occassionally broken by large areas of grasslands.
Wildlife: Elephants, guar, birds, reptiles, butterflies
Closest City/Town: Kottayam (112 km), Madurai (140 km)
Best time to visit: November - April

Silent Valley National Park (Kerala)
Habitiat: West coast tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen and secondary evergreen, souther tropical hill savannah woodland, southern montane wet scrub and grassland.
Wildlife: Birds, reptiles, amphibians
Closest City/Town: Palakkad (58 km), Coimbatore (90 km)
Best time to visit: July - February

Annamalai (Indira Gandhi) National Park (Tamilnadu)
Habitiat: Dry deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen and montane wet temperate forests.
Wildlife: Elephants, Birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies
Closest City/Town: Coimbatore (80 km)
Best time to visit: September - April

Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandur) National Park (Andamans)
Habitiat: Mangrove forest; tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests on the sorrounding landmass. Majority of the water dominated by coral reef.
Wildlife: Corals, tropical fish, molluscs, salt-water crocodiles, birds
Closest City/Town: Port Blair (29 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary (Orissa)
Habitiat: Mangrove forest along creek and estuaries - an amalgamation of sea and freshwater habitat.
Wildlife: Turtles, king cobra, water monitor, crustaceans
Closest City/Town: Bhubaneshwar (190 km), Cuttack (77 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal)
Habitiat: Dense mangrove forests with several rivers, creeks and estuaries. Most of the area consists of inaccessible swamps.
Wildlife: Tiger, mangroves, water monitor, crustaceans
Closest City/Town: Jorhat (98 km), Guwahati (230 km)
Best time to visit: December - April

Kaziranga National Park (Assam)
Habitiat: Alluvial grassland, deciduous woodland scattered through the grassland, semi-evergreen forest and tropical wet evergreen forests
Wildlife: One-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer, common otters, gangetic dolphins
Closest City/Town: Kolkata (160 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Manas Tiger Reserve (Assam)
Habitiat: Tropical semi-evergreen forests, tropical moist and dry deciduous forests and extensive alluvial grasslands.
Wildlife: Birds, hispid hare, pygmy hogs, golden langur
Closest City/Town: Guwahati (180 km)
Best time to visit: December - March

Eagle's Nest Wildlife Sanctuary (Arunachal Pradesh)
Habitat: Wet temperate evergreen dominated with bamboo. Heavily logged regions - with pine, birch broad leaved oak and rhododendron.
Wildlife: Birds, reptiles, amphibians, yellow throated martens
Closest City/Town: Guwahati (328 km)
Best time to visit: October - April

Namdapha Tiger Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh)
Habitiat: Wet evergreen rainforests, moist mixed deciduous forests and temperate alpine forests. Namdapha has an astounding diversity of forest types.
Wildlife: Reptiles, amphibians, birds, small cats
Closest City/Town: Digboi (85 km)
Best time to visit: December - April

What to carry for a Trek

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List of items to be carried for a 5 days/4 nights trek. This is just for your reference. Have a look and decide depending on the type of trek you are going to do and the quantity may vary depending on the no. of days you gonna trek.

Pen Knife. (optional)
Few Rubber bands (optional)
Plastic bags (at least 2, dont throw them away)
Notepad + pen (optional)

5/6 set of inner garments (Important)
Cap, Woolen Cap (necessary)
Dress (Shorts, Pants, Shirts, T-Shirts) (Important)
Jerkin/Rain Coat (necessary)

Towels (necessary)
Brush, Paste, Soap(necessary)
Toilet Paper roll (Optional)

Slippers (necessary)
Shoes + 5 pairs of socks (necessary)
Trek Shoes (necessary)
Rope (optional)

Tumbler, Mug, Plate, Spoon, Tiffen box (necessary)
Water bottle. (important)

Readymade Food (important)
    Cup-O-Noodles
    MTR Ready to eat Veg-Pulao kind of stuffs
    Knorr Tomato Soup
    Puncher Solution tube/campour to make easy fire for cooking.

Chocolates, Biscuits (optional)
Glucose, Electral (optional)
Fruits (optional)

Cotton (necessary)
Tablets for cold, fever, pain killer sprays, Bandaid (necessary)
Vasceline (cold cream) (Optional)
Wet Tissues (optional)

Sleeping Bag & Mat (necessary)
Bed sheet (necessary)
Air pillow (optional)

Camera, Mobile & Chargers (optional)
Binaculor (optional)

If you think i leftout something, please do add it in comments.

Periyar Tiger Trail

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Periyar Tiger Trail

Duration: 03 Days
Destinations: Periyar

Area
The last belt of tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats, located at latitudes of 9.15° and 9.40°, and longitudes 76.55° and 77.25°, is the largest and the best known wildlife protected area of Kerala, which is the epitome of Bio-diversity in India. Here nature unwinds all its glory for sustaining wild life. The Periyar Tiger Reserve owes its name to River Periyar whose catchment area forms the major part of the Reserve, which is over 777 Sq. km.

Altitude
The undulating terrain ranges between 600- 2000 meters above sea level with Kottamalai being the tallest peak at 2019.

The Trekking Programme
The Trekking Programme starts at 12.00 noon on the first day and ends by noon on the second/third day. Normally about 20 km trekking distance will be covered, though it go up to 35 kms depending on the trail chosen.

Usually it may take about 4 hours to reach base camp. Enroute vegetarian lunch may be prepared and served. One may get a chance to encounter many indigenous Birds and mammals like Nilgiri Langoos, Sambar deer, Wild Boar, Indian Goat, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Elephants etc& During the trek, one will be crossing grass lands, teak forest and a wide variety of tropical trees and flowering plants.

The programmes are one night/ two days and two nights/ three days. The camping sites are ideally located near water sources.

The safety of the visitors are of highest importance, hence all the trekking groups are accompanied by armed forest guards with communication facilities and are geared to face any emergency situation.

Programme
Day 01 :
At 08:00 hrs starts the trek from the departure point. The trekking routes are laid out through the lush evergreen forests of Periyar tiger reserve and most of these are tracks of wild animals or the patrolling routes of anti poaching squads. Normal walking time would be around 04 -05 hours to the first camping site, which is 08 - 10 kms from Thekkady. Enroute take rest on request and will provide snacks, tea/coffee. One may get a chance to encounter many indigenous birds and mammals like Nilgiri lagoons, Sambar deer, wild boar, Indian goat, Malabar giant squirrel, elephant, etc. Will reach the first campsite around 1630 hrs and vegetarian lunch may be prepared and served. Accommodation will be in tents pitched by your escorts.

The tents are with side openings for safety. The campsite normally is near to water source. Most are the camp sites are potential area of wildlife, excellent view of lake and surroundings blanketed with evergreen forests. After lunch an hour trek to grasslands to watch wildlife at their feeding ground. Back to camp site after a short walk. Dinner will be served at 2000 hrs. Overnight at the camp.

Day 02 :
After a bed tea/coffee, an early morning treks to watch wildlife at 0630
hrs. Breakfast will be served at the camp site around 0900 hrs. After the breakfast will start the trek at 1000 hrs to the second campsite, normal walking time is around 04 hours. Campsite inside a shola on the top of a mountain. A nice view of the entire lake and different habitat. Lunch will be served and take rest till 1600 hrs. After tea/snack section a 02-hour trek to watch wildlife. Evening watch the starlit night sky of the tropical rainforest, listen to the cacophony of myriads of crickets, frogs and nocturnal birds, watch the preparation of ethnic cuisine and have a sumptuous dinner under the million stars.

Day 03 :
After a simple breakfast at 0830 hrs, start the trekking back through the misty mountains and the orchestra of thousands of beetles and birds. Reach back to the point around 1100 hrs.

Note : for 01 night/02 days programme, you can cut the second day and night

Submit your request for more Information/Booking

Dhak Bahiri Trek -- Sun 29th Oct

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Dhak Bahiri Trek -- Sun 29th Oct
Sahyadri is one of the toughest mountains in the world. You can enjoy it's beauty at various places.
Dhak bahiri is one of the difficult treks in the Sahyadri ranges. It has a cave in the mountain and u have to climb a straight mountain wall to reach the cave.
Dhak Bhairi ..the most thrilling trek in Lonavala region. On Sun 29th Oct 06
(for first 25 participants only, confirmation required)

Dhak -- Name of the village
Bhairi --- Lord Shiva
This place is near village Jambhivali , 80 kms from Pune .
TIME AND VENUE TO MEET -------- SHIVAJINAGAR RAILWAY STATION,NEAR ENQUIRY WINDOW , 6.10 AM SHARP

TREK GRADE ------ Moderate

TREK ROUTE --- Pune –Kamshet-Jambhivali-Pune

MODE OF TRANSPORT ---- Pune-Kamshet – by local train
Kamshet – Jambhivali --jeep

DON'T FORGET ------ Shoes, water bottle,lunch

Trek charges ----- Rs 275 /- (includes travelling expenses+ tea+BF+evening snacks)

Age group - 15 to 45 years ( with average fitness level, Dhak Bahiri trek is not a simple nature trail /picnic/flat terrain birding tour …this is surely a hard and an adventurous trek)

TREK INSTRUCTORS

AJIT, ROHAN, UTKARSHA & YOGI

FOR BOOKING CONTACT --

TANMAY – 98903 88852
WANDERERS--- 93268 90058
AJIT --- 94220 15563

White Water Rafting in Cauvery river

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"Have u ever experienced a bumpy ride on water gushing through the valley…? Here you have all that opportunity to do in White Water Rafting in Cauvery river…!"

Meandering through the woods amidst the forests of Karnataka is the – Cauvery the most majestic and sacred river of South India. The gushing river flowing through the valley offers one of the best river rafting stretches especially for amateurs. An organisation is conducting River rafting camp at Bheemeshwari on every alternate Saturdays…

Travel Distance - 105km (from Bangalore).
Travel Mode - Organisation Vehicle.
Reporting Time - 6:30 am
Day - Alternate Saturdays.
Rafting Stretch - 9 km.
Equipments - Lifejackets, Helmets, Raft boat.
Food - Breakfast & Lunch provided.
Tariff - 1200 /-

Tariff inclusive of Travel, Breakfast, Lunch, Rafting Equipment Hire charges, Forest entry fees & Guide fees.

Non–Swimmers are most welcomed as everyone will be trained by one of the best qualified instructors in India on rafting and each participant is provided with life jackets & helmets

For more details you can contact:

Karthik : +91 99800 17105.
Rajendra : +91 94480 38220.
Email : nisargaindia@gmail.com

Parasailing event - Bangalore

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If u recall there will be at least one instance wherein, you would have wished to fly like a bird – Here is that chance

An organisation is organizing Parasailing event on every Saturday & Sunday at Hoskotte Lake bed. The activity will be conducted by Mr. Neerajaksha one of the top qualified instructors who has done more than 16000 launches safely. They are introducing 300ft launch for the first time ever in Bangalore with great priority to safety.

Distance: 500 to 700 mts sail in the Air.
Height: 300 – 350 ft.
Time: 8am to 4pm (Time Slot will be allotted to save your waiting Time).
Venue: Hoskotte Lake, Bangalore.
Day: Saturday & Sunday.
Limitations: Age no Bar! (You can come with your family and children too).
Tariff: Rs. 300 per Launch.

For more details you can contact:

Karthik : +91 99800 17105.
Rajendra: +91 94480 38220.
Email : nisargaindia@gmail.com

My Adventure Sports

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I love adventure sports. Hence i will be posting the details which i used to collect about any adventure sports events, happening in and around the world, and mainly on South India. Do visit this place regularly for information.