My Travel Tales of the Himalayas- camping, river rafting, trekking & mysticism

JAGESHWAR TEMPLES, ALMORA, UTTRAKHAND Jageshwar is about 412 kms from Delhi and Almora is about 35 kms.  These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva from time to time by the devotees of Lord Shiva.  A visit to this place is a wonderful experience. Maha Mritunjaya Temple one of the main temples at Jageshwar   JAGESHWAR - is considered as one of the twelves Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, which lies on the ancient route of  KAILASH MANSAROVAR which is in Tibet ( now China) is believed that Adi Guru Sri Shankracharya came here and reestablished the sanctity of these temples.  In the far background seen is the Kedareshwar temple which is also one of the main temples at  Jageshwa, in Almora District of Uttrakhand. These temples or group of temple around 125 in number of various shapes and sizes build during the 7th century  A.D to 18th century A.D.  These temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess named Yogeshwar ...

PARAGLIDING AT BIR BILLING HIMACHAL PRADESH   Tapas Himalayan Tour Paragliding is a unique experience of flying in the sky just like a bird. Any one can go for it as there is no age limit. Any person from 20 kgs to 120 kgs can fly with the help of a pilot. Such rides are know as Tandem paragliding which is considered to be safe but as it is a aviation kind of sports there is risk and the person who wanted to do paragliding had to sign a risk certificate before taking this activities. Children under 18 years old have to take the consent of their parents. In India one can enjoy paragliding with less risk at one the best and beautiful place known as Bir - Billing  in district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.  It is the second best aero -sport site in the world.   Bir is a tiny village which is about 70 kms away from Dharamshala. The joy of fly in the air near the mighty Dhaula Dhar Mountain range of the Kangra Valley is an unique experience.  for furth...

MANIMAHESH LAKE YATRA  2020 Tapas Himalayan Tour TREKKING TO MANIMAHESH LAKE - THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA FROM OTHER DIRECTION THIS YEAR - 2017 APART FROM THE REGULAR ROUTE OF HARSAR - DHANCHO - GAURI KUND AND MANIMAHESH LAKE. Shri Manimahesh Kailash Yatra 2017 will be  organised By Himachal Pradesh Goverment . It is organised every Year from Krishnashtmi to Radha Ashtmi. This year also Shri Mani Mahesh Yatra 2017 will be organised During this Period that is from 14th August 2017  to  29th August 2017. Manimahesh Lake (also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh) is at a high altitude lake (elevation 4,080 meters  (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, in the Bharmour subdivision of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.  The religious significance of this lake is next to that of the Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. Kailash Peak from Lake BARHMOUR AREA WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE LAND OF SHIVA - THERE ARE...

Tapas Himalayan Tour MANIMAHESH - KAILASH   - - -  The Abode  of   LORD SHIVA - known as the destroyer of everything.  Every year people especially the devotes of Lord Shiva mainly from Punjab; Jammu and Kashmir; Himachal Pradesh along with other places of India visit this place during the auspicious days  mainly from  - i.e. from Janam Ashtami (Lord Krishna's Birthday)  to Radha-ashtami day  ( for twenty days).  During this period there are lots of Langars (free service) by the devotees of  Lord Shiva who serve food;  medicine; and shelter with full dedication and devotion. Mount Kailash at Mani Mahesh Brahmaur - once the ancient capital of the Chamba rulers before the 8th century A.D. was the main centre of activities in the princely state of Chamba . It was during those times the temple of CHOURASI (84) were built. The main temple of Manimahesh built in shikhara style was dedicated to Lord Shiva. On re...

View of the Dhaula Dhar Mountains from the site   Tapas Himalayan Tour    - Home stay; studio apartment; This  land situated at Dari village at an altitude of about 1100 meter near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.   I had a fascination for nature and  a dream of building some nest / huts   for saints; writers; painters; friends and for thyself for  the last many years so as to rejuvenate ourself by living close to nature and mountains; gazing stars in the night;  learning yoga ; dhyan and meditation.  The view of the Dhaula Dhar Mountains during full moon Night is mind blowing. As i had been born and brought up in the metro city - Delhi - the heart of India. I had fascination and love for my city Delhi which i had seen grown up as i grew up their. Though the capital of India Delhi -- had changed tremendously from a slow and sleepy city during the fifties to the modern and one of the thickly populated city with metros; fl...

CAMPING TREKKING IN BAROT VALLEY Camping in Himalayas - BAROT VALLEY. CHOTTA BHANGAL – an upcomming destination is being discovered in the remote area of Himachal Pradesh , but now easily accesable which is calm, quite, peaceful, and mind blowing place which can make your holidays a memorable trip this season  A camping resort   having fifteen Alpine tents ; five swis tents and six toilets, large play area, campfire, swimming, fishing , rappelling, rockclimbing and river crossing activities can catter to the group of 50 to 60 paxs of school children, Yog and Meditation Groups; Executives of the Multinational Companies - providing healthy and tasty food - had been set up in Barot valley of Chotta Bhangal, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. A newly untouched / upcoming  tourist destination which is just 550 kms away from  Delhi.  This place  offers a unique camping sites full of  tranquillity and sereni...

 How to Reach Manimahesh ? /  How to trek to Manimahesh - the abode of Lord Shiva ? TOUR ITINERARY: # THT /101     TREK:      MODERATE  DURATION : 07 Nights/ 08 Days  ROUTE: DELHI / CHAMBA /BARHMOUR / MANIMAHESH / KHAJJIAR / DELHI. DETAILED PROGRAMME: DAY 01: Depart from Delhi by train. Overnight in train.. Day 02: Morning Arrival at Pathankot. After Breakfast proceed for Chamba. Lunch on the way and arrive at Chamba by 3 pm. Transfer to Hotel. Evening visit Temple and market.Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: After Breakfast proceed for Barhmour. Arrival Barhmour by 3 pm. Tranfer to Hotel/guest house. Evening visit Chaurasi Temple.   Overnight at Hotel/ Guest House. Day o4: After Breakfast proceed for Hadsar and gear yourself for a trek. (7 Kms) Reach Dhanchow by lunch time. Overnight at Tent. Day 05: Start early morning and trek to Manimahesh lake. Return back to Dhanchow b...