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Chat on "Trekking in the Himalaya" dated March 18, 2011 Susan Sharma: Welcome to IWC chat on "Trekking in the Himalaya" Susan Sharma: welcome Deepak Deepak Arya: I am early I think Susan Sharma: No, no. Maninder is just logging in Deepak Arya: fine Deepak Arya: I am from Bangalore Susan Sharma: you go trekking often Maninder Kohli: i have joined regards Deepak Arya: Yes I had been towards Sahasratal last June Maninder Kohli: deepak this trek is from Uttarkashi right Deepak Arya: yes Maninder Kohli: Wanted to go to Kush Kalyan which is a lovely place for views of Banderpunch Deepak Arya: Maninder we could trek only for 6 days and than rains started Maninder Kohli: Anirudh do you also trek Deepak Arya: always thought June would be good Anirudh Nair: i do. Maninder Kohli: I have done Din gad which is a bit north of Shastratal Deepak Arya: got good views initially Anirudh Nair: i wanted to ask whether u have climbed any of the peaks in the Western Ghats? Deepak Arya: Anirudh if the question is for me all the tall ones in Karnataka Maninder Kohli: I have done a trek to Rajmachi Fort but am more active in the Himalaya Deepak Arya: We southies find it very difficult to travel and other logistics Anirudh Nair: oh ok..i was curious to know how trekking in the Himalayas is different from the Western Ghats? Deepak Arya: W Ghats it is green almost all the way Maninder Kohli: I like doing exploratory treks where others have not gone sometimes 7-14 days etc very different Deepak Arya: Very difficuly to find such routes Deepak Arya: for such long time Maninder Kohli: If you get a chance see my website www.juniperopc.com see sections of Signature Treks Deepak Arya: sure Maninder Kohli: There are lots of spots which are not done where locals go, I try to find these places and go there Deepak Arya: I did check it out last month Maninder Kohli: My favourite location is Baraadsar & Kanasar Lake in Western Garhwal Deepak Arya: Even we have done lots long time back Deepak Arya: Also check dreamroutes.org when free Maninder Kohli: Okay will do that .. are you guys on India Mike Deepak Arya: No Deepak Arya: What is that? Maninder Kohli: It is a chat forum for those wanting to trek Deepak Arya: Oho Maninder Kohli: Good place to pick up info if you are going somewhere where info is sketchy Deepak Arya: Thanks Deepak Arya: Anirudh where are you from? Anirudh Nair: Maninder, I wanted to ask u whether its possible to balance one's corporate life and at the same time be an active mountaineer? If yes, how does one do that? Anirudh Nair: I am a student studying in Pune. Maninder Kohli: Mountaineering is difficult as you need atleast 3 weeks for a climb but trekking is more managable Deepak Arya: Good you are close to quite a lot of good trekking routes Maninder Kohli: yes there is an advantage if you are in Delhi Anirudh Nair: Yes i had recently climbed a fort called Rajgadh..college study tour..was a brilliant experience. Deepak Arya: I haven't climbed any Mountains - have been trekking in Himalayas since 1991 Maninder Kohli: We normally leave on a Friday night and are back on following Sunday Maninder Kohli: Do join up for a trek in the summer going in first week of June Deepak Arya: Where to? Anirudh Nair: Oh ok..so then its manageable i think. Maninder Kohli: Manju Kanta Pass in Western Garhwal Deepak Arya: height Maninder Kohli: 15000 feet this is not a frequented area Deepak Arya: I had a bad skiing accident - shoulder and back Deepak Arya: !5000 sgould be OK Maninder Kohli: You could both also join the Himalayan Club -- sad to hear about the accident Maninder Kohli: I would call it a moderate trek Deepak Arya: I happen to be the Local Secretary of HC since 10 years Maninder Kohli: Deepak you are Local Sec where ? Deepak Arya: Bangalore Deepak Arya: Harish Kaps is a good mentor Maninder Kohli: Okay great to hear that yes I have seen your name around but not met you I know Mohanish Devjani Deepak Arya: Yes Monish is known to me Maninder Kohli: where was your skiing accident Deepak Arya: Solang Deepak Arya: I had gone for my Basic course Maninder Kohli: Okay I go quite often to Gulmarg for skiing Deepak Arya: I didn't know MS Kohli had such an accomplished son Maninder Kohli: Just like the outdoors so keep getting out as often as possible Deepak Arya: I keep coming to Mumbai meets Deepak Arya: Surprising no one had mentioned about Deepak Arya: You Maninder Kohli: I am local sec in Delhi and organize lots of talks there as well Maninder Kohli: I am on MC but attend only a few meetings Deepak Arya: didn't make the connection Maninder Kohli: I am on the Management Commitete of Himalayan Club and attend some meetings in Mumbai Deepak Arya: Everything happens only in Mumbai Maninder Kohli: Try to revive matters in Bangalore and have some talks and take on members Deepak Arya: There are only 15 members and very fewn of them are active Deepak Arya: I had organised BANFF and Khatmandu film festivals Susan Sharma: I find trekking is a pleasure at any age Deepak Arya: Harish and Col Abbey the next time had come Maninder Kohli: Okay -- The only active centers are Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkatta Maninder Kohli: When did Harish and Abbey come Deepak Arya: Susan I had taken a 72 year young man to Annapurna circuit Maninder Kohli: Susan you should try to do a simple trek Deepak Arya: During the film festivals Maninder Kohli: I organized a talk in Delhi called Timeless Adventure all in the group trek at age 75+ Deepak Arya: WOW Susan Sharma: Well, if you remember, we met at the Ecotrail contest organized by WWF where my blog on the Auli trek won a prize. Maninder Kohli: They were nicknamed Young Seniors Maninder Kohli: Yes I remember well Susan Sharma: http://www.indianwildlifeclub.com/ezine/view/details.aspx?aid=685 Susan Sharma: I have also trekked small routes in Kedarnath- in search of Monal Susan Sharma: Remains my most cherished moments. Maninder Kohli: I loved the snap of the Western Tragopan Susan Sharma: Timeless adventure sounds great! Deepak Arya: did you see the Monals Maninder Kohli: I have trekked in Great Himalayan National Park but did not see the Trangopan Susan Sharma: I did see them five of them taking off from a cliff Maninder Kohli: What a sight must have been a treat Susan Sharma: Near Trijug Narain Susan Sharma: My dream is to go back there and make a short film Maninder Kohli: I am waiting to get a SLR with movie capability Susan Sharma: W.tragopan pic you mention is from Sarahan H.P where there is a breeding centre. i have not seen one in the wild Maninder Kohli: It is difficult to spot Deepak Arya: Get a Nikon Maninder Kohli: I have Nikon 300 D but it does not have movie capability Susan Sharma: Cannon HD is the latest craze among short film makers Maninder Kohli: Okay will have a look at it Maninder Kohli: Susan/ Deepak thanks a lot for joining if you dont mind have to hear for dinner Susan Sharma: Deepak, Maninder, if you can send me details of your seminars and talks in advance, I can feature them in the evnts section of our online club. Maninder Kohli: Susan I will add you to the mailing list next talk of Himalayan Club Delhi is April 15 Susan Sharma: Thanks both of you. as soon as I close the chat room you will be able to read the transcipt online. Maninder Kohli: Thanks got a chance to see the website great idea on your part Susan

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