Cost: INR 15000
Grade: Moderate
Date: 1st to 9th May 2012 (8 Days, Delhi to Delhi)

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Perhaps no other country is as photogenic, as multidimensional India. From ornate temples to crumbling fortresses, bustling spice markets to tranquil yoga retreats and population packed metropolises to quiet hill stations; India is a country of contrasts. Packed with colour and inquisitive people, India is a travel photographer’s dream destination.

The Contest 

We are looking for a talented photographer capable of capturing the essence of India. In order to enter you will need to submit three of your best travel images (which can be taken anywhere in the world). You will need to supply photos taken in each of the following categories:

1. Travel Icons 
Photos from this category should be taken outside and can include portrait shots of people that represent local culture or iconic / typical buildings that represent a destination.

2. Indoor
Photos in this category should show how you manage with difficult lighting situations. Shots could include the interior of temples, interesting shops or restaurants or people in their home.

3. Landscape 
Photos in this category should capture the visual glory of the destination; from brightly lit cityscapes to breathtaking valley views.

The Prize

If you are the lucky winner, we will fly you and your guest to Delhi to start your trip, which will take you to some of the most diverse sights of India. Please click here to see a route map of the journey you will take, which includes:

• The Tibetan settlements of Dharamshala in North India
• A houseboat experience in Jammu and Kashmir
• India’s most iconic building, the Taj Mahal in Agra
• The pink city of Jaipur, springing from the desert in royal Rajasthan
• A night time safari in the wildlife, and big cat haven of Pali.

Enter Now

Please ensure all fields of this form are completed in full. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully. Please note images must be between 1Mb – 5Mb and named correctly with your surname followed by the category. For example surname-indoor.jpg. Images which are the incorrect size or not correctly labelled will be disqualified.

Please ensure you read the image guidelines

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Itinerary of trek (Haridwar to Haridwar)

Day-1: Haridwar – Rishikesh – Joshimath – Govind Ghat (Almost 300 Kms.) – 9-10 Hrs Drive. (Night stay in Hotel).
Day-2: Govind Ghat (1900m) – Bhyundar Village (2500m) – Ghangharia (3000m) – 7-8 Hrs. Trek. (Night Stay in hotel/tent).
Day-3: Ghangharia/Govind Dham (3000m) – Valley of Flower (3660m) & back to Bhyundar Village (2500m) – 7-8 Hrs. Trek. (Night stay in Tent/Home Stay).
Day-4: Bhyundar Village – Kargila (2980m) – Semartoli (3170m) – 7-8 Hrs Trek. (Night Stay in Tent).
Day-5: Semartoli – Dang Khark (3400m)- Raj Khark (3900m)– 7-8 Hrs Trek. (Night Stay in Tent).
Day-6: Raj Khark – Karnkul / Kagbhushundi Khal (4960m) – Kagbhushundi Tal (4730m) – 7-8 Hrs. Trek. (Night Stay in Tent).
Day-7: Kagbhushundi Tal – Farswan Binayak (4200m) – 7-8 Hrs. Trek. (Night Stay in Tent).
Day-8: Farswan Binayak – Jabbar Khark (2450m) – 6-7 Hrs. Trek. (Night Stay in Tent).
Day-9: Jabbar Khark – Painka Road Head – Joshimath – 6-7 Hrs. Trek. & 2 Hrs. Drive. (Night Stay).
Day-10: Joshimath – Rishikesh – Haridwar (Almost 270 Kms.) – 9 – 10 hrs. Drive

WINTER SPRINGS ADVENTURE makes your trip easier and comfortable like never before.
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Srinagar-Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgaum-Sonmarg-Srinagar

Day 1: Srinagar [20th May]

This is the day that we arrive to Srinagar , either by road (drive from Jammu) or fly in from Delhi. We will be staying in houseboats on the Dal Lake-so at the Dal Lake, we get rowed accross in Shikara to our houseboat. Post lunch, a shikara ride around the lake will take us to floating gardens, lotus garden and Kabootar Khana, which now is a structure that houses pigeons, was the summer palace for the Maharani for years-as during summer many flowers would float around the island. Very close by is the Char Chinaar, another isolated island which has 4 chinaar trees (which are otherwise found only in Eastern Himalayas). The houseboat and Shikara community have exhisted for hundreds od years and they are a self contained community. They have their own post office, doctors, tailors, carpenters-all in their floating avatars.
After some retail therapy of kashmiri handicrafts, we can head back fr dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 2: Srinagar [21ST May]

This day is kept to explore the city of Srinagar. Beautiful gardens are tourist magnets, but we plan to visit them today. Mughal gardens, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Bagh. Explore the markets of the city, lunch in its famous eateries. Also a trip to the famous mosques intricately carved and layered with wood and stone –is on our agenda for the day. Naqashband Sahib, Jama Masjid and Kanquah. On our way back to the houseboat, a stop over at a carpet weaving factory to see the world famous kashmiri carpets being made.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3: Srinagar –Gulmarg [22nd May]

Dist: 96 kms

Travel time: 2 hrs

Altitude: 8825 ft/2730m

Attractions: Gondola rides or rides in cable cars (the second highest cable car ride in the world), explorations around meadows

Gulmarg , called the ‘valley of flowers’, is located in the Baramullah district. Famous for its adventurous side, its is the premier winter sports capital of the country. It’s a small town that has only 1 road looping around the whole place. So a walk around the place is the best way to get a feel of the town. Head out for a gondola ride to stage 1(10500 ft) or stage 2(13400 ft)-as per your apetite. The views from such heights are awe inspiring.

Head out for a trek to khilanmarg or a pony ride up there will be worth the view. It s 4kms uphill of Gulmarg.
Walk around the rest of the day explore the bazaars, enjoy your cuppas of kahwa. Dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Gulmarg-Pahalgam [23rd May]

Dist: 156kms

Travel time: 3 hrs

Altitude: 7200 ft( 2740m)

Attractions: Lidder river,pine forests, snow clad mountains,vast meadows and pastures, betaab valley

The shepherd’s village, Pahalgam is located on the banks of the Lidder river, in the Amantag district of Kashmir. The river is a constant companion during your stay in this beautiful town. Enroute we will be exploring the ruins of the Awantipura temple and saffron fields flank the way throughout.
Settle into our cosy homestay and head out to explore the magic of this little town. A walk around Pahalgam is the best way to get a feel of the place.
A pony ride will take you to Baisaran valley which offers fabulous views of the valley. We cn pack a small picnic and head there. Enroute pass by the traditional houses of the nomads of the regions-the gujjars at Dabiyan. An exploration to the lesser known but far more magnificent Aru Valley is on the cards. A taxi ride to the place and a pony to explore the area around.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5: Pahalgam-Sonamarg [24th May]

Altitude: 3000m above sea level

Attractions: Tajiwas glacier, meadows and walks.

‘ Sonmarg’ translates to Valley of Gold. And you realize that it lives up to its name, when you enter the countryside-surrounded by meadows with a backdrop of mountains and the river Sindh nullah being a constant companion. Sheer panaromic beauty . Things that we are going to explore are:

-Ruins of Narang temple enroute

-Thajiwas glacier –a pony ride up or a trek and come sledging down in wooden sleighs

-Local trails

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6: Srinagar-Sonamarg [25th May]

After some morning trails, riverside explorations, we head back to Srinagar. The day is at leisure, to indulge in some more retail therapy

Carpets, curios, bags over endless cups of kahwa will be an ideal way of spending the evening in the markets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Srinagar to home

Post breakfast we head out to the airport to take our flights back home.

Picture references: http://on.fb.me/HzkXeS

Trip: 7D6N
Early bird discount of Rs 1000 for bookings before 20th April

Inclusions: Travel within Kashmir in Innovas, Stay, Meals as mentioned, activities and a traveler in charge with the group

Exclusions: Airfare to Srinagar
Flights are currently available at Rs 15000 round trip(ex Delhi). Another alternative can be Delhi-Jammu by train and then a car ride to Srinagar (7 hrs)

Pony rides, gondola rides (Rs 300 Stage 1 and Rs 500 Stage 2), sledge rides
Taxi ride to Aru and Chandanwadi
Meals which are not mentioned
Bottled mineral water, beverages , tips

Its going to be cold. Brace up and lets go!

For pricing details pls leave your query at : sudeepta@theblueberrytrails.co.in

For queries/confirmations pls call @9820925721

Nanni tours organizes a boat trip to get the best view of the snake boat race and also to get the best pictures.

Ticket costs : 1200/per person
including: transportation to the boat,lunch,3hrs cruising.

contact for reservations : 09946449595, 09895039767
mail us : nannitours@gmail.com

or contact us through the web : http://www.keralahouseboatvoyages.com/snake-boat.html

The irresistible charm of Tibet comes from 3 factors mainly:
· Mount Everest & the Tibetan plateau.
· Breathtaking landscape!
· Unique religion & spirituality.

WOW tour cost is RS 1,10,000/- per person on twin share. Single room surcharge is RS 40,000/- extra.
EARLY BIRD offer – RS 3500 off on the total price if you pay Rs.75,000/- latest by 5th July , 2012. In case you do not wish to avail the early bird offer, please send in RS 20,000 only as your booking amount to reserve your place on the tour. WOW groups are not too big in numbers and also sell out pretty fast. Because of this bookings are on first come first served basis. The last date for payments and the submission of all your documents is 16th August . Hurry! As always very limited seats available!

For more details of womans only tours

http://womantravelplans.blogspot.in/2012/05/wow-club-women-on-wanderlust-lhasa.html

Maximum number of Takeoffs & Landings in a Day by Visual Flight Rules (VFR) ie. Sunrise to Sunset.

Those who want to participate in this event are most welcome to come to the Airfield (GCP) & encourage the pilots & get to fly during the record setting flights.

We start at 0700hrs today 16 May 2012 until 1902hrs.

Do connect with the Gliding Centre Pune Group on FaceBook

GCP Phone #: +91.20.26991012 / +91.20.26992048

GCP Location Map (Pune) | GCP Location Map (India)

http://glidingcentre.in/

KASHMIR EXTENSION ( July 14th to 17th ‘ 2012 )

An Overview :
Ladakh & Kashmir have few peers for its sheer awe inspiring physical beauty and added to this the cultural richness and the warmth of the people makes it a truly amazing and memorable journey.

Our Incredible journey starts in Leh where we acclimatize to the high altitude on the first day by resting and taking walks around the town and market place. On the second day the adventure starts with a monastic tour of some of the important monasteries of the region including Hemis, the largest in Ladakh. Days 3 is for visiting the sublimely beautiful Pangong Lake.
We drive to Alchi village OR go White Water Rafting in the Zanskar River on the 4th day. Days 5 and 6 is for some of the most beautiful locations
in Ladakh including Khardungla pass ( the highest motor able road in the world) and the magnificent Nubra Valley.

The Extension tour to Kashmir passes via some of the most scenic high altitude roads. We pass Kargil, Mulbek , Zojila Pass and Sonmarg. Explore Srinagar and stay at Houseboat on the Dal / Nagin Lake.

FOR ITINERARY, INCLUSIONS AND DETAILS CHECK OUT THE EVENT WEBPAGE OR EVENT PDF FILE

1> EVENT WEBPAGE

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CONTACT :
EXOTIC EXPEDITIONS
Santosh : 09986450370 ( Bangalore )
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E-mail: exoticexpeditions@gmail.com
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The whole event will be for 2 nights at Mori village, on the banks of the river Tons.

Day 0 – Leave from Delhi at Night for a great drive to the Mori village. The drive will be through Dhera dun, Mussori , Nain Bagh, Puroli and Mori

Day 1 – Arrive at the camp for lunch. post lunch we go our first stretch of rafting, after rafting we settle down at the camp for evening tea and relax, bonfire and dinner
Overnight in tents

Day 2 – Early morning wake up, trek to natural pool and waterfall. Packed lunch at the pool. trek back. Evening tea , bonfire with music. dinner and overnight in tents

Day 3 – Early morning wake up and rafting, return to camp for lunch and depart.
Music shall be your own. Just het your ipods, pendrives , cd etc.

Your own music and your own dance night.

Cost : Rs 5400/per person + 3.09% tax

For further details contact us at
Wayfarerroutes@gmail.com

Kartik – 09999747041
Dhruv – 09899712485

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