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Quote Talking about Weather In North India - Hail and rains No Cold, No Snow , Weather changing fastWith no rain or snowfall reported from anywhere in the state, the mercury rose today, easing cold wave conditions across the state.
Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5°C, Met office sources said. Temperature in Manali rose to 3.4°C. It was 1°C yesterday. Though there was no report of fresh rain or snowfall, there was no let-up in cold wave conditions in high-altitude areas. Keylong, district headquarters of Lahual and Spiti, recorded the lowest temperature of -6.9°C, while it was -2.5°C at Kalpa. The Met office has forecast light to moderate rainfall or snowfall at isolated places in the state over the next 24 hours. Nights would be colder as minimum temperatures were likely to fall by 1 to 2 °C, sources added SOURCE: Tribune India Tourism company strands travelers- Snow Lion CompanySnow Lion Expeditions blames economy for its failure to pay trek leader - Oregon
residents Anne Uzzell and Eric Ronemus are furious that a Salt Lake
City tour company, Snow Lion Expeditions, left them stranded in Nepal
last month, $7,240 poorer. How is this legal?" she questioned. "It is an utter outrage and
injustice to us as human beings and a downright embarrassment that this
company is doing business as an ambassador of the United States."Only
then, said Uzzell, did the local ground operator inform them that Snow
Lion had not paid him for their trip. He couldn't do it for nothing,
and Snow Lion already owed him money. A Image From Himalaya - Kinnaur
Quote A Image From Himalaya - Kinnaur A Image From Himalaya - KinnaurGlimpses from Kinnaur- A tribal Himachal Pradesh region which is till embedded somewhere between modern and traditional India. Talking about Talking about Siachen trek despite Pakistan protest
Quote Talking about Siachen trek despite Pakistan protest Talking about Siachen trek despite Pakistan protest
Quote Siachen trek despite Pakistan protest COASTAL TREKKING INDIACoastal trekking is not as popular in India as it should be. Not very takers for walking along with the huge coastal line India offers. No one has explored much in this erena except trekking in Goa which is reduced to walking from one beach to another but a serious route has yet to be established. I suggest to hardcore trekkers to explore this scenic land starting from North Goa to South Goa. North Goa does not have plam trees and most of the time you will be walking under Sun- so start early if you do not like a Sun tanned skin.
Same situation is in Kerala - not much takers for coastal trekking which could have been a boon for looking deep into village lives of people living at coast. Kedarnath- Badrinath, new route by Tapin Pandit,58 kms onlyTapan Pandit, a teacher from kolkatta has discovered a new route of only 58kms by trek between KEDARNATH and BADRINATH. Old route was 186 kms and was not easy where new route is short and goes through moraine, bushes but can be enjoyed by trekkers. Caution is required from wild animals, reptiles and mountain hazards. A myth that in old times, a single pandit used to perform rituals in both temples gave him clue to find possibility of a route which he finds ultimately. Tapan Pandit - a experienced trekker spend lot of time in reseach on google earth. Thanks to google earth which provides him a topographical view of this route and rest required was dedication and belief in himsel. His students helps him in this crusade. A humble soul- trekked al this length with his students and wife USHA PANDIT. Couple along with a student managed this tough trek without much difficulty through NEELKANTH region. ROUTE: Kedarnath - Chopta- Mana-Badrinath Talking about Medicines which help in AMS
Quote Medicines which help in AMS Medicines which help in AMShere is always a debate on use of medicines in AMS. I would suggest that attitude should me to avoid factors of AMS. 1. Work high and sleep low: This is one of the oldest formula but as climbing is becoming more and more expesnive- people are trying to play with human body. But if you work high and sleep at low altitude-you can always have safe and tension free time in mountains. 2. Drinking Water:Afterall it is water which plays important role when you start your jounrey and then walking from mountain base village. If you can concentrate on your water input and urine output-you can always avoid having AMS. In colder and high places- drink warm water as much as posible-this also helps in having less pressure on heart and kidneys. 3. Diazepam /Alprazolam: These are good muscle relaxant besides giving you good start of sleep. Should not be regularly used and should not be overdozed. 4. Disprin/Aspirin: are first medicine of choice when headaches are there. They also make blood THIN to pass through small cappilaries. This medicine is FIRST AID in heart attacks and chest pains also. But creates GESTITIS-so should not bemixed with any alcohoal beavarge-can cause severe vommitting. 5. Diclofenic Sodium: In India-popular brand is VOVRAN-S and VOVARAN-M Both are good muscle relaxant. 6. USE OF GARLIC: This is oldest but most effective than having any medicine. GARLIC chewing creates bad odor but helps in controlling blood pressure and thus AMS. WHAT TO DO IF AMS IS FOUND: Should always retreat from mountains. Never stay high-this could be fatal. COMBIFLAM: This is INDIAN TRADEMARK which is good and safe as it works both as analgesic as well as anti-inflammatory. GUM PAINT: This is most helpful and reduces use of sleeping pills as pain of gums is common in climbing [ Cold water from streams and glaciers can cause ]. Gum paint acts like local anesthesia and climber do not feel pain. Packing list for trekking in himalayasThis section deserves your attention. You will need to bring clothing and equipment that can be used in a wide spectrum of weather conditions. Within the same 24 hour period, it can be freezing cold in the morning, sunny and warm with blue skies during the day, raining or snowing by late afternoon and back to freezing cold at night. You must balance being properly clothed and equipped with your weight allowance and your budget. Along with the information on this page, we encourage you to contact your agency or with any questions as you get ready for your trip and / or before you consider making an expensive gear purchase. Remember: The layering of clothing is considered an outdoor art form. Men's Clothing & Equipment Pack List: Head. -Sun hat, scarf and/or bandanna -Light balaclava or warm fleece hat -Sunglasses with UV protection Torso. -T-shirts x 2 quick-drying synthetic -Light & expedition weight thermals -Fleece jacket or pullover -Waterproof shell jacket -Down vest and/or jacket Hands. -Lightweight gloves x 2 -Heavyweight gloves or mittens Lower body. -Underwear x 4 -Hiking shorts (2) -Lightweight hiking long pants -Light & expedition weight thermals -Fleece or wool pants -Waterproof shell pants Feet. -Thin, lightweight inner sock liners (2) -Thick, warm wool hiking socks (3) -Worn in hiking boots and spare laces -Camp shoes -Gaiters Accessories. -Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees F -Headlamp w/ spare bulbs and batteries -Duffle bag and small lock -Basic First Aid Kit -Large plastic bags - to keep items dry -Daypack (approx. 2500 to 3000 c.i.) -Thermarest sleeping pad -One liter water bottles x 2 -Toiletries -Small wash towel -Trekking poles (optional) Women's Clothing & Equipment Pack List: Head. -Sun hat, scarf and/or bandanna -Light balaclava or warm fleece hat -Sunglasses with UV protection Torso. -T-shirts x 2 quick-drying synthetic -Light & expedition weight thermals -Fleece jacket or pullover -Waterproof shell jacket -Down vest and/or jacket Hands. -Lightweight gloves x 2 -Heavyweight gloves or mittens Lower body. -Underwear x 4 -Hiking shorts (2) -Lightweight hiking long pants -Light & expedition weight thermals -Fleece or wool pants -Waterproof shell pants Feet. -Thin, lightweight inner sock liners (2) -Thick, warm wool hiking socks (3) -Worn in hiking boots and spare laces -Camp shoes -Gaiters Accessories. -Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees F -Headlamp w/ spare bulbs and batteries -Duffle bag and small lock -Basic First Aid Kit -Large plastic bags - to keep items dry -Daypack (approx. 2500 to 3000 c.i.) -Thermarest sleeping pad -One liter water bottles x 2 -Toiletries -Small wash towel -Trekking poles (optional) RESCUE COMPLETED- RUSSIAN EXPEDITION LIFTEDRescue work has been completed as RUSSIN expedition has been air-lifted by Indian Air Force helisopter from ARWA TAL and expeditions had been called -off and safely return to base camps like HARSIL and PITHORGARH due on extreme weather conditions in UTTARAKHAND -resulting in heavy snow-fall and blizzards.
Inquiries from all over the world had been coming for well-being of over 100 trekkers and thier support staff being stranded in high reaches of himalayas of UTTARAKHAND. Although being considered best season to climb and trek in UTTARAKHAND- changing weather forces many to see life-and-death drama in high clouds. From Badrinath to Gangotri there is a high altitude trekking route. There has been a lot of snowing along that route in the past few days. And since it (the snowfall) has occurred before time, a lot of trekkers were stranded. "No permission is being given to trekkers at present either for Uttarkashi or Chamoli," Kumar said, adding that "No other group is stranded as of now." A team of German and Indian trekkers that was scheduled to take the same route as the Russian group has returned from the base camp after the snowfall. Earlier rescue efforts were hampered as helicopters were snowed in and ground rescue teams could not reach the region, which lies at an altitude of between 18,000 and 21,000 feet (5,486 and 6,401 metres). With more and more inquiries regarding well-being of trekkers and rescue work in himalayas coming to our office-please use 91 9915160121 phone for further information. Talking about Five dead trekkers bodies in Uttarakhand Himalayas
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