Itineraries: Frozen River Trek in Zanskar
WideAware -- Jun 24, 2008
Leh, the capital of the
Ladakh region of India is a great starting point for a mild to moderate trek through the Indus Valley. If time permits it is a good idea for hikers and trekkers of all skill levels to acclimate themselves when newly arrived in the country. A tour of the city is a great way to do this.
Itineraries: Small Trek in the Indus Valley
WideAware -- Jun 24, 2008
Leh, the capital of the
Ladakh region of India is a great starting point for a mild to moderate trek through the Indus Valley. If time permits it is a good idea for hikers and trekkers of all skill levels to acclimate themselves when newly arrived in the country. A tour of the city is a great way to do this.
Places: Rajmachi Fort
WideAware -- Jun 24, 2008
A highly popular trekking destination in the Western Ghats, or Sahyadri mountains, of the Maharashtra region of India is the wonderful Rajmachi Fort. This is considered an ideal hike for a beginning or intermediate trekker, and is easily enjoyed by anyone wishing to explore the history of the two citadels, or Bale killa, that make up Rajmachi Fort.
Places: Malshej Ghat
WideAware -- Jun 24, 2008
Nestled in the misty beauty of the Western Ghats hills of India is Malshej Ghat. This city is popular for native and foreign tourists alike, both for the natural beauty of the place and for its history and nearby sights and attractions. Many visitors also choose the city because it is traditionally missing the overcrowded and bustling environment of many other neighboring towns and cities.
Information: How to carry valuables safely in India - tips
WideAware -- Oct 20, 2007
Valuables are a constant source of concern while traveling. It is tempting to have a camera on hand or a laptop or credit cards, but when immersed in the here and now, it can get to be a burden we don't want. There are simple things we can do, to make our experiences convenient and light.
Experiences: An overnight stay in an ancient monastery
WideAware -- Aug 17, 2007
The first time I stayed overnight in
Ki was also in the year 2000. I was traveling by the local bus, and had stopped for a visit while it went ahead to Kibber, before coming back to Ki and returning to Kaza. As usual, I was lost exploring the dingy passageways and chatting with the monks in the kitchen over endless cups of butter tea, and I lost track of time and the bus.
Places: Ki Gompa
WideAware -- Aug 17, 2007
Ki Monastery is a thousand-year-old Buddhist gompa located in the remote region of Spiti in the Indian Himalayas. The formal introduction line done, Ki looks like a pile of boxes stacked haphazardly, threatening to topple over the picturesque village by the same name at its feet. It is one of the five major monasteries of the Spiti valley along with Thangyud Gompa, Dhankar Gompa, Khungri Gompa and Tabo Gompa. Ki Monastery follows the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Information: Rock Climbing for dummies
WideAware -- Mar 26, 2007
Please note that this is not intended to be a stand alone guide, but background reading for those venturing into rock climbing as an activity for the first time. Simply put, rock climbing is climbing rock, but knowing techniques developed through the collective experience of many climbers over the centuries helps us to become better climbers faster.
Experiences: How to be the stupidest adventure tourist ever
WideAware -- Mar 26, 2007
Over the years of experience working in the outdoors, I have come to a realization that among the hundreds of people genuinely interested in exploring themselves through adventure, there are a significant few who seem to get their satisfaction from making your life miserable. As a professional, I can’t rant at them openly.
