Archive for 'Adventure'
Hot Air Ballooning in India
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
There are some high intensity adventure sport activities such as paragliding and sky diving, that gives you the joy of flying high up in the skies, like a bird. But if you simply want to enjoy the experience of flying with minimal risk, there’s nothing like Hot Air Ballooning. People, who have experienced this adventure, [...]
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Travel Tips for Ladakh
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Blessed with true natural beauty, Ladakh is a nature lover’s paradise. Its rich heritage and colorful array of monasteries and picturesque mountain ranges attract tourists from all over the globe. Here you will find some interesting travel information about this destination aiding you to plan your dream holiday to Ladakh! Best time to visit Ladakh: [...]
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Pangong Lake in Ladakh
Posted on 07. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Just about 160 km from Leh is a beautiful lake named the Pangong Lake. A drive to this lake is a wonderful experience. The journey begins at Thiksey village, which is famous for its huge monasteries covering an entire mountain range. And beyond this remote village there is nothing but the vast expanse of extreme [...]
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Magnetic Hill in Ladakh
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
“Magnetic Hill The phenomenon that defies gravity Park your vehicle in the box marked with white paint on the road. Switch it off and leave it in neutral” Above is a sign board at what has famously come to be known as the ‘Magnetic Hill’ in Leh. It invites you to be a part of [...]
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Mountain Climbing in Ladakh
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
For all you mountaineers out there, Ladakh is the place for you! With its natural charm and beauty, Leh attracts mountain climbers from all across the globe. There are a variety of beautiful, interesting and challenging climbing routes in this region. Listed below are some of the most mesmerizing ones: The Nun-Kun Massif in Himalayas: [...]
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Losar Festival in Ladakh
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
The Losar Festival is a spectacular festival celebrated in Ladakh/Tibet, ushering in the New Year and is the most important festivity in this region. The Ladakhi Buddhists celebrate it by making religious offerings to their deities, both in gompas and in their domestic shrines. The festival is marked with a variety of ancient rituals, cultural [...]
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Hemis festival in Ladakh
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
The Hemis festival is one of the biggest and the most famous religious festivals of Ladakh and is an attraction for both the tourist and the local people. The Hemis festival is a colorful two-day affair that falls on the 10th day (called Tse-Chu in the local language) of the Tibetan lunar month. This festival [...]
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Cham dance in Ladakh
Posted on 02. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Ladakh is the land of colorful fairs and cheerful festivities and a trip to Ladakh is incomplete without attending at least one of these traditional feats in the form of festivals in and around Leh. Starting from Losar, the new year of Ladakh, and every significant occasion to the local is transformed into a huge [...]
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Cycling in Ladakh
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Cycling is one of the most eco friendly methods of travelling around and which also doubles up as an adventurous and refreshing means of holidaying and looking around a place. Ladakh is a paradise for adventure seekers, be it trekking in Ladakh, camel safari in Ladakh or a Yak safari in Ladakh. Ladakh has lots [...]
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Rafting in Ladakh
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Apart from the vast scope for trekking in Ladakh, and the other exclusive adventure options like the Yak safari, camel safari, this land has plenty more in store for its enthusiastic guests. Adventure thirsty travelers who are searching for some action packed off beat experiences in this mesmerizing land are not left disappointed. River rafting [...]
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Yak Safari in Ladakh
Posted on 30. Dec, 2011 by Thrillchimp.
Yak Safari Meet the Yak – The Yak, or dong as it is locally called by natives, is the largest animal of this cold desert land. About six ft in height and more than a thousand kg in bodyweight, this mammoth animal is covered with a coat of thick black hair which protects it from the [...]
