Soliloquy of a Wandering Pilgrim

Goecha La Trek & climbing Jopuno Peak Where: West Sikkim, India When: Monday, March 28, 2011 to Saturday, April 16, 2011 Roop Kund Trek Where: Garhwal Himalaya, India When: Monday, May 23, 2011 to Sunday, June 12, 2011 Satopanth (7075m) Expedition Where: Garhwal Himalaya, India When: Friday, July 1, 2011 to Saturday, July 30, 2011 Guided ascents in the Swiss Alps Where: Bernese Alps, Switzerland When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 to Saturday, September 10, 2011 Kilimanjaro- a high altitude trek Where: Tanzania When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 to Saturday, December 10, 2011

Its Indian Himalaya we are talking about and in Adventure Mania its usually more action and less talk. We are looking forward to organize treks and mountaineering expeditions to the following peaks and areas this year. Please feel free to write back if you have a specific query regarding any of our trips mentioned below. We are also providing base camp supports to independent climbing parties all over the Indian Himalaya. for a brief introduction to the mountains in Garhawal, Kumaon and Sikkim please click the link: http://adventuremania-india. blogspot.com/2010/01/ introduction-to-garhwal- kumaun-and.html Scheduled Mountaineering Expeditions Mt. Lama Ongden (5818m)- 20 April- 8 May, 2010- Sikkim- remote areas of Ringi Chu valley of North Sikkim. Places open. Mt Shivling (6593m)- 5 June-4 July, 2010- Garhwal- places open: for photo tour from our Expedition to Shivling in 2008 please click on the link : http://arnarogberglind. smugmug.com/2009/ shivlingmynda show/10801390_wbD4g#7544977 ...

Kuari Pass Trek 2010: October 13, 2010 to October 25, 2010 places open: for a picture tour of the Kuari trail click on the link below: http://picasaweb.google.com/anindya.adventuremania/KuariPass?feat=directlink for more more info email Raja or Contact Adventure Mania

Its Indian Himalaya we are talking about and in Adventure Mania its usually more action and less talk. 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...

3 weeks in Spiti passed swiftly. Snow and wind as constant company, we managed to trek from Kibber to the Lingti valley. The original plan to cross Parang la was abondoned due to too much new powder snow. So had to forget Tso Mo Riri this time; and focussed on the land and culture of Spiti instead. 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 al...

After getting stranded again on Rohtang Pass road, finally reached Kaza last evening. A gruelling 11 hours on the road and a well earned rest at the Himachal Tourism Hotel Spiti. It was good to see the young cook from Kullu is still there and he almost made us feel at home with a fantastic meal.   We seem to be lucky weather wise this time, though the September wind is already biting cold. Its going to be some cold nights up ahead at Parang La I am sure. Arranging transport to Kibber and permits is on top of my agenda today. Shopping for 12 days for 13 people is also happening right now. Off to Kibber tomorrow. The highest village (4250m) connected with a motorable road and electricity.   Some of us have gone to visit the nearby Dankhar Gompa, while the not so lucky ones are happily roaming in the streets of Kaza.   Since we were lucky enough not to get stranded in Kunzumla due to untimely snow fall ( read in the newspaper at Losar Police post that this snowfall broke 54 year...

Kolkata to Delhi.The train journey was a nice surprise. Actually. Rajdhani Experess, haven't been on it for long time. And now I must admit that the experience is better. It has improved, the whole experience. Remarkable food especially, when this is included in your train ticket price; matters. But what matters most is panctuality of the train. And this time it was a ten on ten.   Whenever I am taking a train ride, all these comparisons come into my mind. The European trains ( especially the Swiss, French and German) are great. They are meticulously perfect on time, they are clean and look modern. The one long distance Russian train I was on was a train from Moscow to MIn Vody. It was great and different experiemce altogether. It lacked the look may be, but there was no shortage of quality of service on board. I was particularly impressed by the one lady conductor who was literraly taking care of everything in one coach. From checking our tickets to cleaning the floor. The look...