https://www.dreamwanderlust.com Dream, dare & go en-us 2010-2012 Dream Wanderlust contact@dreamwanderlust.com contact@dreamwanderlust.com Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:31:45 EDT Fri, 07 Sept 2012 22:31:45 EDT Nature, Trekking, Travel Dream Wanderlust RSS Generator https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/images/logo.png https://www.dreamwanderlust.com 200 124 Dream, dare & go noDream, dare & gocontact@dreamwanderlust.com https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/the-northern-window-20140508 Summer in plains means unbearable heat that makes us gasp for our breath. Weariness devours us and our mental state starts to be seized with an asthmatic span in this forest of concrete. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/mt-everest-expedition-when-fantasy-turns-real-20140507 To conquer the summit of Mount Everest or the then Peak-XV of the vast Himalayan range. In terms of height Mt. Everest is mind boggling 8,848 meters, the highest mountain in the world. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/the-first-crossing-of-chaukhamba-col-20140506 In 2007, we had explored the Kheer Ganga (Panpatia), where we discovered a side gully and named it as Parvati Gully. From Panpatia glacier we reached the upper snow field and finally descended to Madmaheswar via Panpatia Khal and Kachni Khal. That trek under the leadership of Tapan Pandit created a new high altitude route which is now popularly known as Panpatia trek from Badrinath to Madmaheswar. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/faces-of-kangchenjunga-20140505 Like many others I was fascinated by the beauty of the lofty Kanchenjunga seen from Darjeeling in my early days until it beckoned me to go closer to it. In my youth, I was amazed by its glittering vastness as seen from the Sandakphu, Phalut and Dzongri tops and Barun La. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/an-interview-with-harish-kapadia-20140504 Harish Kapadia is a distinguished Mountaineer from India. He has started his climbing and trekking in Himalaya 50 years ago. He mainly contributed to Himalayan climbing by exploring unknown and remote areas of Himalaya. Some of his major ascends have been of Devtoli (6788 m), Bandarpunch West (6102 m), Parilungbi (6166 m), and, Lungser Kangri (6666 m) the highest peak of Rupshu in Ladakh. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/tungnath-his-cave-of-retreat-20140503 It is believed as per Indian Mythology that this hymn was sung by Ravana, the great demon of Tretayuga for the adoration of Mahadev during his penance. The hymn is well known as the Shiva Tandava Stotra where Mahadev is praised as the God of Destruction. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/trek-to-goecha-la-through-singalila-ridge-20140502 After starting late from Rimbi we were little apprehensive about the actual length of the trail to reach Sangekhola. Our destination was Chowri (5148ft.) for the day�s camping but starting late, we could reach nearby Sangkhola which is half of the way to Chowri. The village trail leads to the famous Dhafevir pass (15,900ft.) in the Singalila Ridge which indeed was our main place of interest for the next four days. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/magnificent-lohtse-20140501 21st May, 2011- As we were descending from the summit of Mt. Everest, we could not take our eyes off Mt. Lohtse. Spellbound by the grandeur and beauty of the resplendent massif that stood before us, we drank its beauty to the dreg and wondered whether we could make to its top. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/a-leafy-way-a-flowery-tale-20130409 March 28, 2013 kept a lot in store for us. A group of five family members was about to explore nature as never before. It was a decision taken in haste by me. I had a strong desire to visit some off-beat places since long time. So I finally planned to visit a part of West Sikkim, popular for its spectacular display of rhododendron, Okhrey�Hilley�Versey Rhododendron Sanctuary. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/pokhara-a-reflection-of-heaven-20130408 There are places where one can gaze at the reflection of the paradise on earth. Pokhara is such a valley in Nepal where Phewa Lake, secluded by the Sarangkote Hills, carefully embraces the reflections of silver crowned Annapurna range in an sublime tranquility. The snow covered Machchhapuchrey can be distinctly observed from there. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/top-5-medicinal-plants-in-himalayan-region-and-their-medicinal-benefits-20130407 It is a known fact that geographical features, altitude, ecology, topography and climatic conditions are primarily responsible in making the Himalayan region a rich repository in biodiversity, especially in plant life. The Eastern Himalayan region is basically referred as �Cradle of Flowering plants� and the most interesting part is that the region boasts of having more than 400 species of medicinal plants. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/kashmir-of-odisha-daringbadi-20130406 Daringbadi is a beautiful hill station in Southern Odisha. It is situated at a height of 915m in Kandhmal district. It is also named as �Kashmir of Odisha� because it is gifted with bountiful natural beauty and experiences snowfall in winter. Daringbadi can be reached from Bhubaneswar (251 Km) by regular bus services. The nearest railway station is Berhampur (127 Km). However, I think the best way to explore this place is to book your own four-wheeler and roar through the jungle for the wonderful experience. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/landscape-versus-portrait-photography-20130405 Photography, much like painting is an art. A photographer struggles a whole day to capture his �that perfect image� but many times that image just seem little more than satisfactory. A perfect photo involves much more than just a click of a button! One small but crucial decision with which a photographer often struggles is whether to take the snap in portrait or landscape format. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/the-market-of-bindu-20130404 My friends often mock me that I do not know any road in the world but Indian Highway N.H. 34 that takes me to the woods. I cannot say they are completely wrong because mountains and dark forest fascinates me much more than sea. Whenever I can manage a leave of two to three days from my hectic work schedule I prefer to take the train en route Dooars, North Bengal as it fits both my pocket and soul within the short time. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/a-surge-of-divine-compassion-20130403 With my reverence for the Mother Ganges, the holy river of our motherland, I wish to share my experiences of a visit to the Himalayan foothill. Throughout the ages, the Divine Compassion for human being has been overflowing over our country in the form of Mother Ganges in spite of a thousand sins committed by us. River Bhagirathi originates from Gangotri glacier at an altitude of 7,010 m and traverses about 200 km to its confluence with Bhilganga, near Tehri. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/general-sherman-20130402 The General Sherman is a large sized redwood tree belonging to the Sequoia (Sequoiadedron Giganteum) family. This tree is found in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California, USA along with the other giant Sequoia trees. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/luna-moth-found-in-odisha-20130401 The Luna moth, (Actiasluna) considered to be the most beautiful silk moth was seen in the southern region of Odisha recently. This popular moth which has 4-5 inches of wing span is generally found in North America, Mexico and Canada. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/the-glacier-land-20120309 Our Team reached Delhi on 14th October, 2012. From there we immediately started for Gangotri via Rishikesh and reached the spot on 16th. On the morning of 17th, around 10 am we left for the trial to Gaumukh-Tapovan, the mouth of the mighty river Bhagirathi or Ganges and also our destination. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/guerrilla-trekking-in-nepal-revolutionary-tourist-destination-20120308 Nepal has unveiled its new trekking trail for the trekking lovers. With the sole purpose of promoting "War Tourism", TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal), NTB (Nepal Tourism Board) and some local organizations have mutually unveiled the Guerrilla Trek. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/ahiran-bill-bird-sanctuary-20120307 For some work I went to Murshidabad. There I came to know about a new place for bird�s lover. It is a proposed bird�s sanctuary called Ahiran Bill. Being a nature lover my mind wish to go there. After collecting some information about the place I reached Ahiran Bill next afternoon. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/trek-to-goecha-la-through-singhalila-ridge-part-1-20120306 We planned to reach base camp like altitude, we wanted to walk on the snowy trail, we love greenly misty and colorful adventurous trail, we like to walk in the rain through a deep forest, we like to have famous mountain peaks within handshaking distances, we like�. �everything what a nature loving trekker dreams. These were our conditions while we were searching for a root for the last trek. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/himalayan-glaciers-are-in-danger-20120305 Recent report says that global warming is solely responsible for this devastating situation. The chhota sigri glacier in the Pir Panjal ranges amidst Himachal has diminished to a large extent. This news has been currently uncovered by some Indian as well as French researchers. The study, also supported by the department of technology and science, the Indo-French centre for Promotion of Advanced Research and ISRO says that the mass of the glacier is weakening briskly this century. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/way-to-samanden-20120304 "Samanden" The Name Revels a lash green place in the season of rice planting or yellow at the time of harvesting.But we the bunch of friends named "Dream Wanderlust" gone their at the time of Chilling winter.The nature was at its cruel best & we were coming from -15 to -20�C in the uphills.The chill was really unbearable in the up But when One first see the village I don't think he/she remember those effects of cold anymore or moreover he/she will be affected by another unbearable urge to be there. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/human-and-nature-20120303 What is nature? The river, the mountain, the falls, the tree, the flower everything is nature. But some people sometime forget that human being is also a part of nature. Sometime some people forget to look into the life of the native of that particular place where he is going for a trip. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/weekend-trip-to-shimla-20120302 I couldn't define it as organized trip merely. It just happened due to appearing in a Govt. job examination. Apart from this I was eager to watch the enigmatic views of Himalayas. This wasn't the first time in Himalayas, because Eastern Himalayas in Sikkim is very well known to mine from my childhood. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/diwali-blast-is-there-really-any-need-for-the-crackers-20120301 Diwali - one of the biggest, if not the biggest festival for the people of India. Well I expect Diwali needs no introduction to anyone of us, so I will come straight to the point.... Is there any need for firecrackers? https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/hiking-around-uttarey-west-sikkim-india-20110206 And finally we reached Uttarey valley, the base camp of adventure tourism on 3rd January, 2011 just before evening. It is a flat top valley covering a wide mountain range of Himalaya in the west Sikkim. Our car stopped in front of green valley resort beside horizontal grassland after covering 165 kilometer from NJP. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/what-kind-of-documentation-photographs-videos-must-be-taken-20110205 Well, before answering the question, lets first nurture the kinds of documentation. These can be something that only reveals the great beauty of nature � peaks, sunrise, sunstes, macros, snow, valleys, greeneries...it�s a never-ending list! And all these pics must be taken with one moto � awards. Only such photoes must be taken that are worthy of submiision to competitions. Other photoes are of no use whatsoever... https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/truly-golden-20110204 Our destination was the "Golden Temple", Amritsar. We were at Thapar University, Patiala. In order to reach there as early as possible, we started at 3:30am, got into a bus, remained standing for more or less half of the 5 hour journey and got down at Amritsar bus terminus around 9:00 am. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/a-foolish-mistake-a-chilly-night-a-great-human-being-20110203 3 boys ,6 trolley bags(5 of them brand new) and a side bag � these were us and our belongings when we caught the bus from Patiala to Ambala. All the 6 trolleys were put up to the roof of the bus with the warning that if anything happens to the bags no one is responsible! We kept the side bag (a small bag, normally which a college boy opts for college)in the space just above our seat, inside the bus. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/is-there-any-need-to-prepare-your-body-for-trekking-20110202 Walking through a stretch of path with loads close to 25-30kilos in your back for more than 4-5hrs a day in temperature close to 0 degree Celsius or negative - Is everyone's body ready to take this kind of pressure? Or should we think that we will see if our body can take the pressure when we are actually experiencing the situation? This is a very common dilemma among us - whether to give away some simple and common enjoyment for trekking or to maintain all these and have just a bit more physical problem during trekking. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/never-ending-conflicts-20110201 ALWAYS. Before it all started. I mean, way before the birth of our dreamWanderlust, always there has been,is and will be a conflict among all of us � Is there any need to �waste� time taking photographs!!! https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/please-dont-take-photographs-20100104 It is a normal human nature to break the rules! A person gets great pleasure when he or she successfully breaks any riles without getting caught.The same is there with photographers-be it an amateur one or someone pretty matured. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/save-energy-20100103 Yesterday(22/08/2011) was Janmashtami. I went to the Laxmi-Narayan Mandir(Birla Mandir) in New Delhi. The atmosphere was very good, there were thousands of people standing in the queue in order to enter into the Mandir and worship "Radha-Krishna" there. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/traveling-to-thailand-will-create-a-deep-impression-in-the-heart-of-the-tourists-from-the-moment-they-will-land-in-thailand-20100102 Thailand is located in the heart of South East Asia including overflowing natural resources, 20 marine parks and over 100 national parks. This country may be considered as the most tourist�s attraction land and world class impressive tourist spot in Asia continent. https://www.dreamwanderlust.com/articles/sunrise-at-kangchenjunga-from-tiger-hill-20100101 It was 2 o'clock and my alarm rang. The last night fatigue still hovering on me I was not quite ready to get up so early in the morning, but then I had the least idea that I would be missing the most beautiful morning of my life.