[vijayols]

Originally Posted by mmxylorider

Reminds me of our family trip to Utah for close to a week and trekking in their great parks. At elevations of over 7000' and 5-6 miles/day, albeit in the September time frame, it was a very memorable trip and trekking experience.

One thing that stands out is the motorable trip to Brian Head Peak which at 11312' is a shade less than Leh at 11483' , and almost double of Ooty/Munnar. That was something I had to search out on internet. The view was fantastic and one could see the slopes of the winter time multiple ski resorts from there.

Thank for the compliments mmxylorider. Glad that this post is making folks go down their memory lane. For me, it made me compare and contrast the valley of flowers trek I did last year. Please share your Utah story. I would love to read it as my wife has spoken volumes of Utah's beauty.

[88_TANK_88]

Enjoyed reading the travelouge thoroughly.
It brought back sweet memories as we used to frequent these areas during family trips when in school. I so hope to do such a trip soon.

One little thing for readers, 'danda' is not pronounced as used in 'police ka danda', rather its correct pronunciation is 'daanda'.

[vijayols]

Originally Posted by 88_TANK_88

Enjoyed reading the travelouge thoroughly.
It brought back sweet memories as we used to frequent these areas during family trips when in school. I so hope to do such a trip soon.

One little thing for readers, 'danda' is not pronounced as used in 'police ka danda', rather its correct pronunciation is 'daanda'.

That was exactly as we as non locals read the word danda till Pravesh bhai our guide told that Daanda or area is what it means.

[travelpanthi]

Excellent narrative.
I have been doing at-least one trek every year since last 8 years but could not go on trek in 2020. Your wonderful experience has rekindled the long subdued desire of going on trek.
Also, do consider Pranayama along with physical exercise for your next trek, from personal experience.

[vijayols]

Originally Posted by travelpanthi

Excellent narrative.
I have been doing at-least one trek every year since last 8 years but could not go on trek in 2020. Your wonderful experience has rekindled the long subdued desire of going on trek.
Also, do consider Pranayama along with physical exercise for your next trek, from personal experience.

Couldn't agree more that Pranayam would greatly help as breathing is much an important aspect of trekking as is strength in legs.

Have been putting this off but need to start as have started doing smaller treks every one or two months starting with Munnar.

Cheers.

[vijayols]

By the way, did anyone attempt to guess this?


The amount of snowfall can be best gauged by this photo of guess who or what ? in front of the dining tent.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by vijayols

By the way, did anyone attempt to guess this?

That's a pahadi cozy under his insulating snow blanket.

Cheers, Doc

[vijayols]

Originally Posted by ebonho

That's a pahadi cozy under his insulating snow blanket.

Cheers, Doc

That is a pahadi and under a insulating blanket alright but of what kind Ebonho ??

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by vijayols

That is a pahadi and under a insulating blanket alright but of what kind Ebonho ??

This is typical scope creep in auto industry terms.

All pahadis look the same bro. In Himachal or Sikkim.

Short legged. Huge thick coats. Short snouts.



Cheers, Doc

[vijayols]

Originally Posted by ebonho

This is typical scope creep in auto industry terms.

All pahadis look the same bro. In Himachal or Sikkim.

Short legged. Huge thick coats. Short snouts.

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Cheers, Doc

Aren't they beauties?Ours was called Pablo.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by vijayols

Aren't they beauties?Ours was called Pablo.

Yup. Beautiful dogs. But best left up there. Some moron lowlanders get besotted with the fat cute puppies and get them down to the plains. Nothing more cruel than that.

Cheers, Doc

[skrmv2]

Originally Posted by vijayols

Thank for the compliments mmxylorider. Glad that this post is making folks go down their memory lane. For me, it made me compare and contrast the valley of flowers trek I did last year. Please share your Utah story. I would love to read it as my wife has spoken volumes of Utah's beauty.

Hey Vijay, we met at Raju Bharti's a couple of day's back. Let me know how to contact you.

[vijayols]

Hi Sunil.So nice to hear from you.How is Pramila doing?How was the trip to Shangarh?

[skrmv2]

Originally Posted by vijayols

Hi Sunil.So nice to hear from you.How is Pramila doing?How was the trip to Shangarh?

Hey Vijay, All good here. How are Kranti and Smriti doing? Trip to Shangarh was awesome. We had to make alternate reservations in Shangarh, thanks to your's and Kranti's suggestion, and we choose Woodzo. It was a great experience.

[vijayols]

The summit dayara bhugyal march 25


more summit pics


Daughter and dad duo looking at the peak.


View from Landour of the setting sunset.


Pahadi resting comfortably on my leg.


Fresh snowfall at chilapada camp site.

It is Deja Vu time.Revisiting Dayara Bhugyal but with a twist as was trekking with first timers Kanthi and Smrithi and in spring time.

But nature or climate change had the last laugh as it showered us with rains,hail storm,snowfall and finally some sunshine when we were expecting sunshine with remnants of snow at the summit and maybe a rare glimpse of the rhododendrons.This March 25 trek did have some tricks up its sleeve fulfilling wishes of many of the 25 of us who experienced this trek with India Hikes of doing a snow trek.Let the pics do the talking before I fill in the details of the experience.


The Lichens were proof of the amazing air quality.


The semi frozen Gui lake.


The pahadi looked so similar to Pablo and could well be him but now went with a new name Duggu.


The blooming red rhododendrons were a couple of weeks early.


Charming Green meadows.


Donkeys are such a rarity.This one was on the route to Raithal.