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Spiti Journey, Part 6, Shijibang Pass
I inspected Kibri a bit the next morning.This was a place known to local Lullum people because their yaks would frequently venture into Lingti valley for pastures when they are set free in the…
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Spiti Journey, Part 5, Valley of Lingti
There was a ridge i had been looking at since a long time now.It was always there,visible in distance.I had to cover that distance and get to the top of the pass.I was walking,…
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Spiti Journey, Part 4, Acclimatization at Kibber
A walk to the “Bantang” Nalla I don’t know if it was because i was fully acclimatized or the fatigue of the previous day’s work on the hillock or the Arak effect,i had enjoyed…
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Spiti Journey, Part 3, Exploring Kaza &Kibber
I awoke with the back in spasm and faint traces of altitude sickness.By the time i saw an oily Paratha in front of me for breakfast,i was feeling acutely nausiatic and one bite of…
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Spiti Journey, Part 2, Enter the Valley
The destination for day 3 was Spiti valley itself,more specifically,Kaza- subdivisional headquarters of Spiti valley in Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.Kaza is a smallish mountain town along Spiti river and at an…
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Spiti Journey, Part 1, Return to the Mountains
Built Up Hardly anything good or great in life happens without a great deal of difficulties,anxiety and trepidation.My disappointment in the end of June about the failure to go climb a 7000er was followed…
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On the Rocks in Tamhini Valley
I could not have asked for a better beginning for the year 2011. It was 5.30 a.m. of 1st of january 2011 and i was having a hard time to heed my mobile alarm. I…
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Bouldering in Pune, Part III
Place: Fergusson College Quarry.Its a cold December morning and Viru shines on the rocks and in the pictures. The team has got larger now. Its so much fun to come and make your body…
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