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SIKKIM - THE MOST COMPLETE MOUNTAIN REGION
Sikkim - its geography for travelers
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ROMANCING A HIMALAYAN SANCTUARY
A Trek in West Sikkim to the Kangchenjunga Sanctuary.
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India Adventure Trip, Sikkim and Rhododendrons
The most prominent British botanist of the 19th century, Joseph Dalton Hooker travelled to Sikkim, India and was responsible for the rhododendron craze in England.
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SIKKIM - WHEN CLIMBERS TREK AND TREKKERS CLIMB
What makes Sikkim special
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THE CLASSIC DZONGRI TREK IN WEST SIKKIM
About one of the finest treks in the Himalayas.
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EARLY EXPLORATIONS AND MOUNTAINEERING IN INDIAN HIMALAYAS
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
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INDIAN HIMALAYAN STATES – AN ORIENTATION
An orientation to 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 SINGALILA RIDGE TREK
A trek on the Singalila Ridge - a Himalayan divide between Sikkim and Nepal with views of the highest peaks
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THE TREKKING LOGIC OF THE SINGALILA RIDGE
The Singalila Ridge trek with views of Kangchenjunga, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Pandim.....
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Historical Drawings of Rhododendrons
Some of the best botanical paintings of the Himalayan rhododendrons were produced in the 19th century by Walter Fitch and Joseph Hooker.
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Travelling in India in The Hot Season
Summer heat starts to build up in India in March, and in April and May many areas are unbearably hot. So where to go to cool down in India?
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Top Five Destinations in India
A country as large as India cannot be explored adequately within a few weeks. Here are some places you shouldn't miss if your time is limited to a month or less.
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Movement in Plants
Life is movement.But in plants it is too slow for us to notice. In some plants it has been observed. Want to see it?
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North India's Best Destinations
Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.
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DARJEELING - THE HOME OF HIMALAYAN AMBITIONS
About Darjeeling, an Indian hill station in the eastern Himalayas
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HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE - DARJEELING
About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Darjeeling
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GREAT NEWS ! INDIAN HIMALAYAS OPEN UP FURTHER !
INDIAN HIMALAYAS OPEN UP NEW AREAS
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Planning a Trip to India
Planning what to see on a trip to India can be a daunting experience especially when you have to choose between the south, north, the east or the west.
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BUZZARDS
slightly larger than longlegged. Also extremely variable in plumage, but normally more grayish brown spots on underparts, some all brown.
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CRANES,RAILS AND COOTS
Grey Quail-like chestnut and gray marsh bird. Above, head and neck dark ashy gray.
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Lifestyles Compatible with Infant Potty Training
Infant potty training is compatible with a variety of Western lifestyles, and a list of many countries where it is used is included.
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PIGEONS(CONTI....)
A particoloured brown and white high-altitude pigeon. In overhead flight blackish head, white body, and white-banded blackish tail are pointers.
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Indian Idol And Gorkha Nationalism
With his Indian Idol win of 2007, Prashant Tamang has given a new voice to the Nepali speaking people of West Bengal who are now increasingly calling for their own state.
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Travelling In India During Monsoon
The monsoon season starts in India in early June, but with some careful planning it is still possible (and maybe cheaper) to travel in India during the rainy months.
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PARAKEETS(CONTI...)
Resident, with marked summer-winter altitudinal movements in addition to the food-finding nomadism.
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THE TREKKING REGIONS OF GARHWAL AND KUMAON
About the trekking regions of Garhwal & Kumaon
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Trogons and Kingfishers
Flies along a few metres above water, bill pointing downward, scanning below for fish near the surface. Best known for its spectacular mode of hunting.
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BACK HOME – IT’S THE NORTH EAST AGAIN
About the feelings the Darjeeling hills evoke
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THE DHAULADHAR RANGE
About the Dhauladhar Range
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What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
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What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
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The Red Panda, an Endangered Species
Everyone has heard of the giant panda bear. The San Diego Zoo plasters the animal's face all over its promotional materials. But how many have heard of the red panda?
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A LAHUL - SPITI TREK TO CHANDRATAL LAKE
HIMACHAL PRADESH TREKKING TRAVELOG
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Online Resources for Botanical Art
The online resources of Kew Gardens, the RHS and the Natural History Museum offer unique examples of botanical art.
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