Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Indian Himalaya 2010
2009 is almost over and we are already planning for 2010. We need climbers for the following peaks for 2010:
Mt Shivling (6593m)- August, 2010
Mt Satopanth (7050m)- August-September, 2010
Mt kalanag (6387m)- May-June 2010
You can also join our Yoga trek In the Singalila Ridge : March-April, 2010
We are Adventure Mania, we love our mountains! We enjoy our work in the mountains with clients from all across the globe! Since 2002, we climbed and trekked across the Indian Himalaya with success and responsibility.
Adventure Mania team consists of climbers and Sherpas who have vast experience in the Indian Himalaya. Although we prefer climbing in less known valleys and glaciers and smaller peaks; we have been to major Indian Himalaya peaks like Shivling, Kamet, Changabang, Nandaghunti, Srikailash, Bhagirathi, Chowkhamba, Srikailash, Kalanag, Manirang, Swargarohini.....just to name a few.
It is true that apart from Kanchenjunga, we do not have any 8000m peaks! What we have is countless less known glaciers and mountain peaks ranging from 5000m to 7000m (and many of them are unclimbed..still!!!); valleys very few tourists have hiked; rivers seldom rafted down; culture so deep rooted and vibrantly colourful people. And these all are but the finest components that can make your trip to Indian Himalaya a truly memorable one!
This won't be entirely out of place to mention that all our trips are very personalized. We are totally invested in all our trips, right from planning it to executing it in the field. We are with you during your trip from the start to the finish, be it a trek or a mountaineering expedition. That is why sometimes it may take us a little while to reply your mail.
Whatever is happening or about to happen with Adventure Mania, we post on this blog:
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If you are interested to join any of our scheduled treks or climbing adventures,please visit our website: www.adventuremania.com. Or just write and email to Raja.
We are also regular treks to remote Sikkim, Garwal and Kumaun, Himachal Pradesh regions.We also offer full service guided ascents on non technical summits.
Adventure Mania Charity:
we could not do something permanent for the porters at Bhujbas, Gangotri. The current National Park laws does not allow us stay up there. So now we have decided to build up an equipment pool with old used mountain clothing to be given to porters and their families. We also conduct free medical camps for porters in their villages. You can get invloved in one of these camps that we do.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Adventures ahead: Kellas Peak on the horizon
After the trip, back in Manali, surprises and shock were waiting for me. My blogs were thoroughly spammed. This prompted me to clean my space and change all the settings hoping to ever watrchful evil eyes of the spammer. Reminds me of the black gate and the eye of Sauron (Lord Of the Rings)!
Came back home only discover my laptop sick, and desktop critical. To add to the misery, the internet device dead! So I have to catch up with my work and emails in internet cafes nowadays for a change! Not fair!
The only nice thing was probably being home in Durga Puja festivals after 7 years. It was juyst nice to be around with my son and catching up with friends.
But now the holiday is over and I am all set for expedition to peak Kellas in remotest corner of North Sikkim. Tell you what, all the permits are now done!!! Phew! Its going to be interesting as little is known about the mountain and its approaches. So I am open to challenges from all possible (and impossible) corners and of course I am not undermining the Indian and Sikkim bureaucracy. After all a piece of paper can easily blow away the peace of mind! Yes!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Kaza
Looking forward to do some exploring up the KIbber valey and towards kanamo (5900m) and Shilla( 6130m) Peak. It can be a good acclimatisation day for the team as well. The small peak on the left of Parangla is also in my mind. Lets see how everything goes. Safety comes first!
Next contact with internet wil be around 24 Sep. Till then good bye and peace!
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
a train, a bus and manali
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Elbrus Album
Here is the link to the images from Elbrus Race 2008. I have added some new pics to this album from the Speed Climb organizers website. Here you can see the almost photo-finish between me and Martin on top of Elbrus.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
of mangroves, tigers & a medical boat
I am planning to buy one.
and then, I am going to convert the interior of this boat into a medical unit. Not a very sophisticated one. It will have only the basic gears and facilities of a primary health center.
why?
while working at Cyclone hit (Aila) Bali island and its neighborhood, I was shocked by the sheer access problem to the remote islands and villages. Villagers have no access to primary health care in some villages. In most of the cases, they have to travel a long way to nearest towns; either to a private doctor or to a Government run clinic ( which is either un-manned or ill equipped in most cases).
What if I can start a project that will run this boat; which is in effect a 'mobile medical unit'...
working 365 days...run and manned by locals...all we need is some one trained in nursing and basic first aid.
this is still an idea...
I know this thought needs refining, some fine tuning and lot of planning and preparations..It will not be easy. It will take lot of commitment in the beginning. But it is not impossible.
But I also know...that when this idea has come in my mind..I will do it.
I can not do it all on my own; because most part of the year I am in the mountains. If you think it's a stupid plan that's bound to fail, and I should forget about it; please let me know.
But if you feel otherwise, and feel like joining me or putting a word of advise in ear; you are most welcome.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Ladakh Beckons
Now that I manage to make a living out of the great Indian Outdoors; that restlessness has only increased. I want to see more, I want to learn more from whatever is out there.
Off to Spiti and Ladakh next week. This time I will be leading a German group over Parangla and finally to the Tso Mo Riri. From Delhi we will be driving to Manali and then to Kaza. Two long days on the road. After a days rest and acclimatization at kaza, we will be heading for the road head.
I am not yet fully organized regarding this trek. The Expedition to Peak Kellas in North Sikkim ( which is coming up right after I finish this trek) have been keeping me busy ( with all its paper works and babudome). Had to lose a fantastic opportuntiy to spend the weekend at Forest Rest House in Dooars as well. But I really have to put things together in the following days. Well, sacrifices made for greater cause and hope all will fall in to their respective places...in due course! Amen!!!
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me, monsoon & me: some photos
click on the link above to go to the album
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Monday, August 24, 2009
volunteers needed in Swiss Alps- check out this great video
I loved this. You will too!
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
Swiss Alps photos
I have posted some of my pictures from the Swiss Alps in this album.
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/anindya.adventuremania/MyPilgrimageToTheBerneseAlps?feat=directlink
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Raja
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
paperwork blues
I consider myself lucky to be able to work in the Indian Himalaya. No where else one would find as many unclimbed peaks, unexplored glaciers. Surely one life time is not enough! I live my passion and enjoy my job. Just to be able to be in the mountains is rewarding enough. But sadly as everything else in life also is, there is a constant, never ending pain. A kind of reality that we learn to live with; make treaty, or sometimes even a compromise!
It has not changed since the British left. It is the mountain of paper works! Probably one of the most significant part of any Himalayan Expedition. So long the freedom of the hills and spirit of adventure! They can only come if and when you have the right papers signed, right number of files moved, spoken to the right people and of course the right currency paid ( in this case it happens to be US$ and a whole lot of it).
we just need the following departments' clearance for this expedition:
Indian Mountaineering Foundation
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi
Home Department, Government of Sikkim
Tourism Department, Government Of Sikkim
And I am beginning to feel glad that we have got the clearance from the first 4 departments already! Only one to go.
And you thought these mountain guides' are free from the boredom (burden) of desk job? Not in India you don't. :-)
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
My pilgrimage to the Bernese Alps- a short report
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My pilgrimage to the Bernese Alps- a short report
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Pilgrimage to the Swiss Alps
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
questions asked but who is listening? swiss alps is on the horizon!
It is true that I have always been inclined to dreaming; rather than calculating risk benefit ratio. I have been a dreamer, I still am and do not know where and how the end shall be.
But without my dreams where would I be today? I would be stuck in that same pharmaceutical sales job of course! But look at me, I have have travelled far corners of the planet, made friends, met many people, experienced culture , vast and varied and tasted the freedom of being in nature and the great outdoors. When I look at my climbing gears I find it amazing to believe that in past 7 years I have done 20 major Himalayan expeditions. It took my uncle Sujal Mukherjee 25 years to take part in some 30 montaineering expeditions. Some more summits in other continents and many unforgettable journeys.My travels have always enriched, inspired, fulfilled myself. And at the same my travels always increased my apetite for more. Wanderlust, I guess one could say!
But this passion costs me dearly and there comes a point when I ask myself if its rational? any more? No body sponsors an Indian individual mountaineer for his dream adventures. And why should anyone do that? In India we have got far more serious causes to spent money on! But can I stop this journey now? Or should I?I guess not!
Off to Swiss Alps...the Bernese Oberland in a few days. Here is a chance for me to climb some of the finest and famous peaks of Swiss Alps. Thanks to Alan Tees (President, Mountaineering Ireland), I can be part of their Summer Alpine meet. This will be in Innertkirchen (somewhere close to Luzern and Interlaken).http://www.mountaineering.ie/events/viewdetails.asp?ID=170
Thanks also to Hilde Wasserfall and Martin Muecke in Germany. Without their help I would be stuck in Munich and not see the alps! But you know..I do get by with a little help from my friends...don't we all?
"What would you think if I sang out of tune
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm going to try with a little help from my friends..."
Lennon/McCartney
Friday, July 3, 2009
Kedar to Badri trek
You have heard or probably even read about it. The legend of a priest connecting the two famous Hindu shrines in Garhwal Himalaya! Too many articles, a lot of press perhaps! And here is your chance to be a part of the quest. Here is your chance to be lead by the pioneers on this route! Mighty adventure, grand mountainscape, good company, and affordable cost! If you know someo oen who could be interested, please forward this message.
Join us~
Badrinath to Kedarnath: A high route, a classic Himalayan trek
Across glaciers and five high passes with Adventure Mania
Grade: moderate to demanding
Day 1: Team unites at Haridwar
Day 2: Drive to Joshimath, stay at hotel
Day 3: Drive to Badrinath, stay at hotel
Day 4: Rest and acclimatization at Badrinath
Day 5: Trek to Dumkal Kharak, camp
Day 6: Cross Nilkanth Khal (Holds worth's Pass-4650m) , camp
Day 7: Trek to snout of Panpatia Glacier (3840m), camp
Day 8: Trek to moraine camp of Panpatia glacier (4450m), camp
Day 9: trek to Panpatia plateau (4950m), camp
Day 10: across Panpatia Col (5260m), camp at Sujal Sarovar (4750m)
Day 11: trek to Madmaheswar (3292m), camping
Day 12: trek to Ransi (2073m), village guest house
Day 13: Rest and reorganization at Ransi
Day 14: Trek to Sanera (2743m), camping
Day 15: trek to Paturi cave (3414m), camping
Day 16: trek to Thouli, camping (3901m)
Day 17: cross Duara Khal (4140m), trek to Mandani (3536m), camping
Day 18: camp below Yeonbuk col (4420m)
Day 19: cross Yeonbuk col (4663m) and Bisali col (4754m), camp
Day 20: cross Kedar Khal (4602m), reach Kedarnath (3581m), village guest house
Day 21: Trek down to Gourikund end of trek, drive to Guptakashi.
Day 22: Drive to Haridwar. Hotel. End of trip.
Cost: Rs. 35000/ per person
Includes: Private transport from Haridwar to Road Head Badrinath and return transport from Gourikund to Haridwar, all food during the trek, porters, cook, guide, sleeping tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, group, necessary permits and fees, all accommodation in hotels/village guest houses/tents as and where available
Exclude: any expense of personal nature, individual trekking and camping gears, major meals in Haridwar/Joshimath/Badrinath, tips to porters/guide, cost of evacuation due to personal illness/injury.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Many Ranges to Manirang
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Across many ranges to Manirang!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Manirang and more!
On June 21, me and Kiran climbed a unnamed peak ( 5650m) near Camp1 (4900m). The climb turned out to be longer and more exposed than I had expected. We both climbed free and without a rope. I must say it was not a very wise thing to do! It was great fun and rewarding in the end!
On June 23, Martin and Kiran climbed Saponang on fine snow and ice conditions and in early morning hours! Martin has two rare Himalayan summits this time and Kiran has 3!!!
Will post updates and pictures on this blog soon. Will also be checking with climbing history and names of peaks and amending accordingly in my next post.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
kaza
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Manali
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
cyclone aila relief: those who made it possible
Arindam Mukherjee
Utpal Mukherjee
Subrata Bhattacharjee
Diganta Roy Chowdhury
Sumitava Biswas
Ramesh Sharma
What they did was inspiring! They are our heroes!
cheers!
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Fwd: sundarban relief effort pictures
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
relief effort to the victims of cyclone aila in sundarban tiger reserve
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Check out Aila aftermath
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Cyclone Aila Tomorrow Raja and Subroto (Babua) are leaving for Sonakhali, near the Sundarban Tiger Reserve with food and emergency medicines. This is a venture by Adventure Mania to reach out to the victims of the cyclone. Its a small effort but this can make a difference. I will post photos of this relief effort when we are back. Those of you who are not aware of Cyclone Aila can check out the following video that I found on NDTV |
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