Articles related to "Himalayas"



Pakistan –Yearly Polo Tournament in the Himalays
Each July, a polo competition is held at Shandur: remote, snow-capped mountains turn into a bazaar and Gilgit and Chitral compete for the highest honor.
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Exploring Ladakh In The Indian Himalayas
Surrounded by the Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain range, Ladakh is India's highest and northernmost part. Here Buddhist gompas are more common than Hindu temples.
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EARLY EXPLORATIONS AND MOUNTAINEERING IN INDIAN HIMALAYAS
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
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INDIAN HIMALAYAS AND THE DISCOVERY OF EVEREST
About the discovery of Everest as the highest peak and the role of Indian Himalayas in the discovery
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THE INDIAN HIMALAYAS – A FULL CANVAS
An approach to understanding "Indian Himalayas"
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A LAHUL - SPITI TREK TO CHANDRATAL LAKE
HIMACHAL PRADESH TREKKING TRAVELOG
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A Traveller's Cup of Tea
Palampur - A tea town in the Himalayas
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CHAMBA - A RAJPUT REMOTENESS
The hill station of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Climate Change in Southeast Asia 1
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
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DARJEELING - THE HOME OF HIMALAYAN AMBITIONS
About Darjeeling, an Indian hill station in the eastern Himalayas
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INDIAN HIMALAYAN STATES – AN ORIENTATION
An orientation to the Indian Himalayas
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INTRODUCING HIMACHAL
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Kashmir
The Vale of Kashmir might well be the Vale of Tears. Read about this beautiful and torn land.
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SIKKIM - THE MOST COMPLETE MOUNTAIN REGION
Sikkim - its geography for travelers
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The Kirghiz
The Kirghiz were a Scandinavian forest-dwelling people who emerged to defeat the Uighurs and establish their own state. This is their story.
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THE MOUNTAINS TAKE OVER
A philosophical meandering on the efffects of mountains
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THE TREKKING REGIONS OF GARHWAL AND KUMAON
About the trekking regions of Garhwal & Kumaon
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TREKKING REGIONS – GARHWAL & KUMAON - PART 2
Part 2 of article on trekking regions of Garhwal & Kumaon
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CHAIL - THE GREEN VENGEANCE OF A MAHARAJAH
Chail - a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Trekking to Everest Base-Camp, Nepal
At over 5300m, Everest base-camp has a 50% reduction in oxygen compared to sea-level.
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Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
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Glossary T to Z
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
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Leh To Srinagar On Motorbike
If you managed to ride your Enfield from Manali to Leh, people may claim that the road from Leh to Srinagar is better. Don't believe them.
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Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
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Blind-Accessible Museum Tours Grow
Next-generation handhelds and the Americans With Disabilities Act are availing those with sight and hearing impairments of more museums' content.
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The Vamana Purana
Vishnu narrates the Vamana Purana to Bali after vanquishing him. He tells the story of Bali's ancestor Andhak, who was consumed by power but later repented.
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HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE - DARJEELING
About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Darjeeling
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Tulasi - I
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
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Rhododendron Gardens
For me, the month of May means rhododendrons.
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Glossary A to B
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
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Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
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The Long Walk, by Slavomir Rawicz: Book Review
Book review of "The Long Walk," by Slavomir Rawicz
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Where in the World - Plant Provenance
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
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Black Order: A Page Turner
The world is on the brink of catastrophe, but Sigma Force is on the case. Another impossible to put down thriller from the author of Ice Hunt and Excavation.
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Eco-Friendly Philly Shopping Trip
Shirts made of bamboo, recycled glass goblets, wallets from old neckties and other planet-pleasing items make for a holiday shopping trip to remember.
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Hedychium Coronarium
The White Ginger or Butterfly Flower, with its scented white flowers and luxuriant foliage, is a fine example of a beautiful garden plant turned environmental weed.
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Inside Pomegranate Supplements
Making waves in recent years as a new super antioxidant, the pomegranate as a dietary supplement is going through a boom. Find out what it can do for you.
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Kid's Math Review with China Facts and Figures
A China themed math review using facts and figures is fun and effective. The Beijing 2008 Olympics provide great material for learning or practicing math basics.
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Silk Road Beckons Via ElderTreks
ElderTreks, famous for adventure travel for the over-50 set, has 5 spots left on May and August trips for those who long to travel in the foootsteps of Marco Polo
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Alex O'Connell, a young explorer, awakens the Dragon Emperor and must enlist the help of his parents to overthrow this powerful enemy, determined to rule the world.
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Times Travel Journal: Diary & Info
The Times Travel Journal by former Times Travel Editor Cath Urquhart is a Moleskine-type book that is part travel advice guide and part blank diary for your trip notes.
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Volunteer Vacation in India
Living among other cultures is one of the greatest privileges of traveling. By getting involved with the community, you'll find more than the average tourist.
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AN INEVITABILITY CALLED KASHMIR
The troubled state of Kashmir
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An Introduction to Pakistan's Culture
A brief introduction to the vast and rich culture of Pakistan. It's history and modern values. How this land of various sects of people is affected by elements as religion and patriotism.
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San Diego Gardens: Part 3
San Diego horticultural wonders. San Diego County is the top county in the U.S. for value of floriculture, nursery, greenhouse and sod products.
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Snowman Necklace or Ornament
Learn about the abominable snowman or yeti and the legends about him in the Himalayas. Make a snowman you can use as a necklace or as an ornament for the tree.
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The Indian Himalayan State Of Himachal Pradesh

The Spread of Buddhism to East Asia, Part I
The first part of a short series of articles on the spread of Buddhism to East Asia, this article deals with the early emergence of Buddhist thought in China.
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VULTURES
a huge black turkey-like vulture readily identified by naked scarlet head, neck, thighs and legs. White downy patches at base of neck and on upper thighs, additional pointers.
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