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Wind Powered Prayer Turbines in Spiti Valley's Kunzum La Pass 4590m

2013-10-12T09:24:00.003-07:00

19 Awesome Himalayan Facebook Cover Images (from Spiti Valley Tours)

2013-05-23T14:59:00.001-07:00

A Sportsmans Manual - In Quest of Game in Kullu, Lahoul and Ladak: To the Tso Morari Lake, with Notes on Shooting in Spiti, Bara Bagahal, Chamba and K

2011-10-22T03:22:00.000-07:00

A very interesting book with a lot of insight into adventure travel in a different time!

I'm certainly not into shooting birds but this book is a fascinating read. I love old travelogues from the 19th Century when gentleman and lady travelers roamed the world 'encountering' new cultures, chronicling and categorizing entire ecosystems and accidentally inventing things like mountaineering, anthropology and backpacking.

This book caters to a slightly less eco friendly and erudite type of explorer than the great naturists of the last century, although compared to modern backpackers, almost all of the european travelers in the Himalayas in those times seem quite aristocratic and gentlemanly.

This would be a great guidebook or a basis for a themed photography tour into the deep Himalayas. Instead of shooting the wildfowl with a gun, please use a good quality DSLR !

Illustrated Atlas of the Himalaya

2011-10-13T02:45:00.000-07:00

A beautiful photographic journey to the land of peaks and valleys, this book is a visual treasure and and an indispensable addition to the coffeetable for any Himalayas enthusiast. The Illustrated Atlas of the Himalaya blends environmental observations, cultural anthropology, architecture and mountaineering with an artistic eye for awe-inspiring photographs. A visual jewel for anyone and a must have for the bookshelves of anyone who has visited the Himalayas.

New portal for micro-entrepreneurs in the Himalayas

2010-06-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

Now there is a new way to find and book your outfitters for your next Himalayan trek.

Check out The Himalayan Connection an outdoor adventure portal dedicated to micro-enterprise development and community ownership.

This portal brings together local tour operators from across the region and bypassing the middlemen puts their products online for the world to see.

Treks to Kanamo Peak 5964m go for very cheap

Spiti Valley Sojourn

2010-05-25T08:49:00.000-07:00

Spiti Valley is one of the most unique and striking places in the world. A place where nature exhibits a raw, physical power. A place of resounding heights and imposing isolation.
Below is a link to the wikimapia website showing satellite imagery of Spiti. Its a great way to explore the mountains and make plans for future treks or peaks or isolated villages to visit.
Also check www.spitivalleytours.com for great deals and help getting to this beautiful region!

2010-05-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

2008-08-11T01:51:00.000-07:00

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Create your own visited map of The World or determine the next president

2008-07-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

The above show the typical geography of the region and architecture of the residents of Dhankar village.

2008-05-03T06:39:00.000-07:00

2008-03-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

Green to Desert Village

Himalayan Architecture

2008-03-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

Some photos of the unique architecture exhibited in remote mountain monasteries of the Himalayas.
For centuries, devout Buddhist monks have added to these spiritual retreats, creating a unique architectural playground.

2008-03-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Dhankar Village, Spiti

Naagin Temple, Kinnaur

Kailash Village, Kinnaur

Monastery in Kalpa, Kinnaur

2008-03-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

Kibber Village, Spiti Valley

Nako Village, Kinnaur Valley Himachale Pradesh, Indian Himalayas

Nagin Temple, Kalpa in Kinnaur Valley