hill - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T15:34:25Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/hillA Continuing Dilemma: Slavery, By John Burl Smithhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/a-continuing-dilemma-slavery-by-john-burl-smith2016-04-12T03:30:00.000Z2016-04-12T03:30:00.000ZNana Baakan Agyiriwahhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/NanaBaakanAgyiriwah<div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:27pt;margin:0in;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IB4nehBj4Mc/VwxVldvzjOI/AAAAAAACZEI/hNsSjbasVDgYtqCbGsrkTPg-yPgaLWAhQCLcB/s1600/comon-hell-on-wheels-19.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IB4nehBj4Mc/VwxVldvzjOI/AAAAAAACZEI/hNsSjbasVDgYtqCbGsrkTPg-yPgaLWAhQCLcB/s320/comon-hell-on-wheels-19.jpg?width=320" width="320" class="align-left" alt="comon-hell-on-wheels-19.jpg?width=320" /></a></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14pt;text-align:left;">The dilemma of slavery continues to dog the United States of America (USA) 137 years after Pres. Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation (1862) freeing only the slaves held in the South.</span></div></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Many historians say emancipation caused more problems than it solved. These learned scholars opine that the Civil War was unnecessary because slave masters would have ended slavery because they would have realized supporting slaves was too great an economic burden and that free labor was more productive. However, slavery was about more than economics and productivity. Slavery was the base of a value system that defined the Southern way of life. It was tied to a Southerner's sense of personal worth and upon which the house of cards of the Confederacy was built.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">For the Southern gentry, it was not simply a question of freeing or not freeing slaves. The proposition was intimately related to a society's unwillingness to accept as human property it was taught to see as brut animals one owns like a horse or cow. Slavery's belief system attributed everything good/righteous to white people and everything bad/evil to blacks. Synonymous to the mind-set of English lords, families that owned slaves were bred to believe in their inherent right to be masters just as they bred into slaves the rightness of being owned. People who believed in that system could never accept that the stroke of a pen could rob them of an entitlement to which whites clung so tenaciously for generations and sacrificed tens of thousands of lives to preserve.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The reality is Lincoln's signature did not undo the mental underpinning that justified slavery and the dehumanizing process of white supremacy that was supported by the socioeconomic, educational, religious and political systems in the US. Incidents such as those that occurred in North and South Carolina recently are endemic to the 15 slave states and find their geneses in the forlorn hope of returning to that erst while existence before emancipation. That hope is nurtured by Article I Section II of the US Constitution and state practices and policies that give rise to unresolved psychological issues left over from slavery.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZqbE7J_JYQ/VwxV0HdrqdI/AAAAAAACZEM/QWER_FSd55Ee-9b7JSh10H0U0itaMsAAgCLcB/s1600/anthony-hill.jpg" style="clear:left;float:left;margin-bottom:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZqbE7J_JYQ/VwxV0HdrqdI/AAAAAAACZEM/QWER_FSd55Ee-9b7JSh10H0U0itaMsAAgCLcB/s1600/anthony-hill.jpg" alt="anthony-hill.jpg" /></a></div>First in <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/south_carolina_police_black_ma.html">South Carolina, Anthony Hill, 30, a black man</a>, was shot in the head then dragged behind a truck for 11 miles, leaving a foot-wide dark stain on the asphalt (6-2-10). Newberry County sheriff's deputies said the bloody trail led them to the mobile home of Gregory Collins, 19, a white man now charged with murder. The County Sheriff said the two men who were employed by Louis Rich, a chicken processor in Newberry, had spent most of Tuesday together at Collins' mobile home, where Hill was shot early Wednesday morning. The FBI has been called in to assist in what is obviously a "hate crime."</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">These types of gruesome "hate crimes" continue to occur from Texas to West Virginia. Such murders are not the result of wanton violence because the perpetrators are always white men and the victims black. They are reminiscent of ritualistic lynchings that were so popular from the 1890s through the 1940s. They seem to be a result of latent or repressed rage that surfaces uncontrollably when a black man is perceived as challenging the master's status.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The aforementioned historians would readily reject this hypothesis but when people who have been immersed in the use of dehumanizing hatred which is tied to their sense of worth and power lose status to those that are dehumanized, the affect can be intolerable. Under such circumstances totally despicable acts can result.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The next example relates to children. Breeding slaves meant offsprings were not<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37623310/ns/us_news/t/rare-photo-slave-children-found/#.VwxFcOImxFo">A 150-year-old photograph discovered in an attic in North Carolina</a> revived haunting images of the faces of American slavery. The picture shows two young black barefoot slaves, wearing ragged clothes, perched on a barrel.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYrrnB8THzA/VwxV_Cv178I/AAAAAAACZEQ/P4DvmTKCFcAECVNFRk48nGW1KWMRpCPeACLcB/s1600/slave%2Bphoto--2118689825.grid-4x2.jpg" style="clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IYrrnB8THzA/VwxV_Cv178I/AAAAAAACZEQ/P4DvmTKCFcAECVNFRk48nGW1KWMRpCPeACLcB/s320/slave%2Bphoto--2118689825.grid-4x2.jpg" width="190" alt="slave%2Bphoto--2118689825.grid-4x2.jpg" /></a></div>children worthy of compassion but they were "pickaninnies." </div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The photo, which may have been taken in the early 1860s, is believed to be of a boy named John and an unidentified companion. Will Stapp, a photographic historian and curator for the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution said the picture is "A testament to a dark part of American history. What you are looking at when you see this photo are two boys who were victims of that history." Found during a moving sale in Charlotte in April, the photo was accompanied by <span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;">a document detailing the sale of John in 1854 for $1,150.</span></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Keya Morgan, New York collector, who paid $30,000 for the photo album which included the young boys and several family pictures and $20,000 for the sale document proclaimed, "I buy stuff all the time, but this shocked me. A portrait of slave children is rare." Morgan believes the home in which the photo was found was owned by a deceased descendant of John. "This kid was abused and mistreated and people forgot about him. He doesn't even exist in history. And to know that there were millions of children who were like him, I've never seen another photo like that that speaks so much for children."</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Stapp said the photo was probably taken by Timothy O'Sullivan, an apprentice of Mathew Brady, the famous 19th-century photographer whose portraits of historical figures such as Pres. Abraham Lincoln are legendary. O'Sullivan photographed what is believed to be some of the first slaves liberated after Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation (1862).</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Harold Holzer, an administrator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and an author of several books about Lincoln said, "To me, it's such a moving and astonishing picture. Abolitionists circulated photos of adult slaves who had been beaten or whipped, the photo of the two boys is more subtle," only suggesting their horror. Thinking of children who from birth to death, lived the dehumanizing misery of slavery, Ron Soodalter, an author on slavery and member of the board of directors at the Abraham Lincoln Institute in Washington, D.C. said, "The photo depicts the reality of slavery. This picture shows that the institution of slavery didn't pick or choose. This was a generic horror. It victimized the old, the young."</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The absence of John and millions of slave children like him is no accident of history; they have been deliberately edited out of history by academicians who frame and write it. Controlling that process is jealously guarded by universities; Dr. M. Cookie Newsom, director for diversity education and assessment at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill declares. "Faculty diversification for universities is seen as "affirmative action." There's no delicate way of describing the lack of commitment many top research universities demonstrate as they talk about diversifying their faculties."</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">When confronted with the dismal statistics, Newsom says university decision-makers offer: 1) There are not enough qualified candidates of color; 2) There is no need to interview them because they are in high demand from other institutions; and 3) They are too expensive. Recalling an instance at UNC where a black female staff candidate was disqualified on the claim she didn't "fit well" and because she "spoke too loudly," Newsom proclaimed "Underlying the excuses is an insidious presumption of inferiority. Diversity research has not focused on the inner workings of the tenure process in committees.... that is where most of the biases emerge."</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Newsom's conclusions are drawn from research and statistics that show, while peer research institutions have documented plans to retain and advance minority faculty, the outcomes reflect nothing more than lip service. "If you are an African-American, American Indian or Latino with a Ph.D., your odds of ever receiving tenure at a Research I (school) are between slim and none." Between 2001 and 2007, black professors consistently represented just 3 percent or less of tenured or tenure-track faculty year after year at Harvard University, Ohio State University, University of Florida, University of California at Los Angeles and Berkeley, University of Illinois, University of Texas, Stanford University and the University of North Carolina, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">"It's racial discrimination," she said unapologetically. "We know what's wrong; there is inherent bias in committees and negative perceptions based on race. "Institutional racism' is just the door blocking entrance, once inside scholars find other superficial barriers for junior faculty, including overburdening service work, undervalued qualifications, and the lack of mentorship and support from senior faculty," Newsom reiterated.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">Myths, misconceptions, deliberate distortion and outright lies taught about black people during slavery are still a part of white folklore regarding African Americans and continue to be taught. These socioeconomic, educational, religious and political processes serve the same purpose now they did during slavery; they are the base of an American value system that defined a way of life -- white supremacy. This value system is no longer tied to just southerners' sense of personal worth and power; it is as American as the "Tea Party Movement." For a white man, there is no worst position or condition to be in than to be beneath a black man, because he is educated to see a black as totally worthless.</div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">The continuing dilemma of slavery is the shared value it holds for whites, so much so, they support each other as though status in the US is a zero sum game. The US Constitution still values slave descendants as 3/5 of white men. That is why the status of slave descendants can not be allowed to change. Whites are educated to believe they deserve a status above blacks and the failure to achieve it can trigger the kind of response displayed by the young man in South Carolina. White supremacy is a psychological disease left over from slavery that affects most white Americans and black people suffer its effects as institutional racism and acts of violence. </div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;">REPRINTED/EDITED <strong><a href="http://republicreporters.com/a-continuing-dilemma-slavery-by-john-burl-smith/" target="_blank">A Continuing Dilemma: Slavery, By John Burl Smith</a></strong></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ktn92RM_wVk/VwqSetoDunI/AAAAAAACZCc/6RP1v1VR34UXfjOnlItoq31ZagLvRu1wQ/s1600/divider-2.png" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" height="14" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ktn92RM_wVk/VwqSetoDunI/AAAAAAACZCc/6RP1v1VR34UXfjOnlItoq31ZagLvRu1wQ/s320/divider-2.png" width="320" alt="divider-2.png" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;"><span style="font-size:large;">Footnotes:</span></div><div style="font-family:georgia;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-style:italic;">Hell on Wheels</span> (TV series)</b></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_on_Wheels_(TV_series)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_on_Wheels_(TV_series)</a></div><div style="font-family:cambria;font-size:14pt;"><br /> A haunting 150-year-old photo found in a North Carolina attic shows a young black child named John, barefoot and wearing ragged clothes, perched on a barrel next to another unidentified young boy.</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37623310/ns/us_news/t/rare-photo-slave-children-found/#.VwxFcOImxFo">http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37623310/ns/us_news/t/rare-photo-slave-children-found/#.VwxFcOImxFo</a></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="color:#333333;font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mathew Brady Biography</span> Photographer (c. 1823–1896)</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/mathew-brady-9223725">http://www.biography.com/people/mathew-brady-9223725</a></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;">Timothy H. O'Sullivan</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artist/?id=3600">http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artist/?id=3600</a></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;">“The stunning account of modern-day slaves and traffickers in the land of the free”</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://ronsoodalter.com/home/index.asp">http://ronsoodalter.com/home/index.asp</a></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="color:#333333;font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;">Scholar Says Research Universities Not Serious About Faculty Diversity</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://diverseeducation.com/article/13868/">http://diverseeducation.com/article/13868</a></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><div style="font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"><span style="color:#222222;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;">South Carolina police: Black man shot to death, body dragged</span></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/south_carolina_police_black_ma.html">http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/06/south_carolina_police_black_ma.html</a></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-size:14pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;">The dragging of Hill's body sheds light onto how much the death and destruction perpetrated upon African-Americans in this country hundreds of years ago still resides in this country's DNA. </div><span style="color:#666666;font-family:tahoma;font-size:8pt;">Pasted from</span><span style="color:#666666;font-family:tahoma;font-size:8pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.africanamerica.org/topic/death-of-south-carolina-man-shot-and-dragged-for-ten-miles-investigated-as-hate-crime?reply=168056827305523459" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:8pt;">http://www.africanamerica.org/topic/death-of-south-carolina-man-shot-and-dragged-for-ten-miles-investigated-as-hate-crime?reply=168056827305523459</a><br /> <b><i><br /></i></b> <b><i>How Ironic, two men, same name both killed, five years apart. How Ironic!</i></b></div><div style="color:#111111;font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;font-weight:bold;margin:0in;">Anthony Hill: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know</div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;">Pasted from <a href="http://heavy.com/news/2015/03/anthony-hill-police-shooting-shot-killed-mental-illness-bipolar-dekalb-atlanta-georgia-officer-unarmed/">http://heavy.com/news/2015/03/anthony-hill-police-shooting-shot-killed-mental-illness-bipolar-dekalb-atlanta-georgia-officer-unarmed/</a></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/179QBBUSNH0?wmode=opaque"></iframe></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"></div><div style="color:#666666;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:8pt;margin:0in;"><span class="font-size-4"><strong><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://nanas-rants.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-continuing-dilemma-slavery-by-john.html" target="_blank">SOURCE</a></span><br /></strong></span></div><div style="font-family:Cambria;font-size:14pt;margin:0in;"></div></div></div>Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Alpine Eco Trek, a leading trekking company in Nepalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/ghorepani-poon-hill-trek-with-alpine-eco-trek-a-leading-2015-10-06T12:30:00.000Z2015-10-06T12:30:00.000ZAlpine Eco Trek & Travelhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AlpineEcoTrekTravel<div><p><i><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828575355,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="737" height="552" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828575355,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="3828575355?profile=original" /></a>Ghorepani Poonhill trek is perfect introduction to trekking in Nepal. The trek takes you through the Spectacular foothills of the Annapurna range, through charming villages, terraced rice paddies and rhododendron forests.More info <a href="http://www.alpineecotrek.com/index.php" target="_blank">Alpine Eco Trek</a></i></p><p><b><br /> Fact of the Trip<br /> Activities:</b> Trekking<br /> <b>Start/End:</b> Kathmandu <br /> <b>Destination:</b> <b><i><u>Ghorepani Poonhill</u></i></b><br /> <b>Trip Duration</b>: 10 days <br /> <b>Max. Altitude:</b> 3180 meters <br /> <b>Group Size:</b> Min. 1 / Max.15 <br /> <b>Grading:</b> <b><i><u>Leisurely Plus</u></i></b><br /> Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6 <br /> <b>Best Season:</b> February, March, April,<br /> May, June, September, October, <br /> November & December. <br /> <b>Cost:</b> <a href="http://alpineecotrek.com" target="_blank">email</a></p><p>Frequently referred to as the Gateway to the Annapurna, Poon Hill is the last mountain before the mighty Annapurna massif rears skyward. A regular trading and trekking route into the Kali Gandaki valley, the deepest valley in the world, the paths are bustling with the old and the new.</p><p>Clanging bells announce the brightly colored mule and yak caravans that regularly use the well-trodden paths on their way to and from Tibet. We climb with them through oak and rhododendron forest and across sparkling streams to Ghorepani Pass (2,834m). On day three, in the pre-dawn, we climb to Poon Hill (3,190m) to witness a classic Himalayan moment. As the sun rises in the eastern sky, the mighty peaks begin their dawn parade, changing colors every minute as the stunning vistas open up.</p><p>Descending through giant primary rhododendron forest, troops of monkeys and exotic birds set a vivid and colorful scene. We arrive in Ghandruk (1,940m), one of the largest Gurung villages in the Kingdom with its traditional buildings and picture-perfect setting below Machapuchare (6,993m). We descend to the road head for the journey back to Pokhara after 5 magical days.</p><p>Gorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular treks in Annapurna region. We often have group departure to this region so if you like to join a group then we highly increase you to send us an inquiry. We at corresponding desk would like to provide all the necessary details to you within very short period<b>. <br /> <br /></b></p><p><b>Note</b>: <i>The above information is just a guide and standard pattern of what we provide. The trip can be <b><u>tailored</u></b> at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. On adventure trips of this type, weather, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are needed the person in charge will make a decision what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does arise, we do everything we can to reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays.</i></p><p><b>Ghorepani Poonhill trek - Itinerary</b></p><p><b>Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu (1345meters) and transfer to hotel.</b><br /> <b><br /> Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) Drive six hours.</b><br /> We depart for six hours drive to Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marshyangdi River. You follow the Marshyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to fall in love with its beauty. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes.</p><p><b>Day 03: Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m). Drive one and a half hours.</b> <br /> Here, you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. After breakfast at hotel you could drive by car or van for one and half hours to Nayapul. Then, you start your trekking. The first part of your trek is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend gently to the final destination of the day. The majority of people here are Gurung and their religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in agricultural activities, tourism business and some in Gorkha and Indian regiments.</p><p><b>Day 04: Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) Walking six hours.</b> <br /> To begin your trek, you could ascend steeply for the early 2 hours and then ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, you could see good view of Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) south. Now, your trail is quite easier passing through forest and descends gently up to the final camp. You could see some of the wildlife such as monkeys and various species of birds.</p><p><b>Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) Walking five and half hours.</b> Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En- route, you frequently see waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, local birds and green scenarios. Tadapani is a small village surrounded by beautiful forests which grants you a magnificent view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, and Annapurna II and so on.</p><p><b>Day 06: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) it takes about three hours.<br /></b> It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You could hear different kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village you could see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.</p><p><b>Day 07: Trek from Ghandruk (1950m.) to Pothana (1990m.) which takes about six hours.</b> <br /> First part of your trek is steeply down following stone staircase to Kimbu (Bee hive). Kimbu or Bee hive is located at the elevation of 1200 meters on the bank of Modi Khola. Now, your trail steeply ascends following the stone staircase up to Landruk. The trail ascends gently for nearly two hours and again ascends steeply for an hour to Deurali (2150m.) passing through Tolkha village (1850m.). From this point you can see panoramic view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.), Fishtail (6997m.), Annapurna III (7755m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.) and Lamjung Himal (6930m.). Now, the rest of the trail descends gently down to Dhampus passing through Pothana village (1900m.).</p><p><b>Day 08: Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m.) Four hours walking.<br /></b> Your trail descends gradually for at least an hour and follows gravel road for two hours and then steeply descends to Phedi passing through Dhampus village, paddy fields and forest protected by local community. Upon your arrival at Dhampus Phedi, you could take a vehicle to reach Pokhara.</p><p><b>Day 09: Drive/fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu.</b> <br /> While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En- route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.</p><p><b>Day 10: Final Departure from international airport.</b></p><p><b>Note:</b> If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design <b><i><u>a tailor-made</u></i></b> itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari.</p><p><b>Why choose us?</b></p><p>Alpine Eco Trek aware that there are many companies seeking your business as you plan your adventure holidays in the Nepal Himalayas. We believe we offer the very best value for money and take your safety, comfort and ultimate holiday experience very seriously.</p><p><b>Service Includes <br /></b> •All meals (B/L/D) during the trekking period<b><br /></b> •Accommodation (Lodge) during the trekking period<b><br /></b> •Tims and A cap permits<b><br /></b> •Domestic airfare (if necessary)<b><br /></b> •Domestic airport tax (if necessary)<b><br /></b> •English speaking guide<b><br /></b> •Highly experienced staffs<b><br /></b> •Staffs food, clothing & salary<b><br /></b> •Staffs insurance<b><br /></b> •All necessary grounded transportation<b><br /></b> •Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).<b><br /></b> •Airport picks up & drops<b><br /></b> •Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.<b><br /></b> •All Local / Government Taxes</p><p><b>Service Excludes <br /></b> •Personal nature expenses<b><br /></b> •Bar bill and all kind of drinks<b><br /></b> •Rescue & Evacuation<b><br /> <br /></b></p><p><b>Travel Insurances </b></p><p>Travelling is an investment and we believe that an insurance makes your investment secure. It is a condition of joining any of our adventure trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medial issues or accidents (to include helicopter rescue, air ambulance, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we do not arrange or sell insurance.</p><p>A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with us. We strongly recommend that you be careful while choosing a policy as some makes special exceptions for adventure travel. Before buying your insurance make sure your insurer is aware of the AET adventure itinerary that you are going to undertake and is agreeable to cover all activities being undertaken in the trip. Such as if you are planning trekking or climbing/expedition in Himalayas your insurance must cover emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue including medial expenses. For a group tours in urban areas, your insurance coverage of ambulance or helicopter rescue is not mandatory, however better to have with them too. Again, in Tibet trips there is no possibility of helicopter rescue, so no need to buy the air ambulance coverage in Tibet trips. Also, check your insurance policy firmly to even include trip cancellation, as all deposits paid are non-refundable.</p><p> </p><p>Please kindly provide us your copy of insurance policy (e.g. your insurance certificate) or carry it with you while you come on the trip.</p><p><b>Food during the trip</b></p><p>Food on full board basis will be provided during the spent on trekking. Three meals (Sherpa, Nepalese and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian dishes) a day will be provided from the guesthouse/teahouse/lodge menus. Every day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same teahouse/lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination. Reception, farewell dinner with culture show and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.</p><p><b>Acclimatization</b></p><p>Alpine Eco Trek is professionals at operating at high-altitude. Each trip we run has a realistic acclimatization programme. Our entire adventure trips are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. High altitude is not predictable sickness, so there is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. We can provide 'Gamow Bag' as a precautionary measure as per your request on renting basis. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude sickness, and our leaders, guides and staffs are well trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.</p><p><b><i><u>Check out "Altitude illness" by Dr Jim Duff </u></i></b></p><p> </p><p><b>Further Information <br /></b> Our homepage contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you have any questions regarding trip, please feel free to contact us. We answer all enquiries within 24 hours. If you want to book a trip, you can <b><i><u>send us an email</u></i></b> or contact us directly by phone: 0977 98510 36844 (Ram Kumar Adhikari).<br /> OR<br /> <b>Alpine Eco Trek & Expedition (P) Ltd</b>. <br /> <b>P.O.Box</b>: 19844 Thamel Marga 29, Kathmandu, Nepal<br /> <b>Tel</b>: (+977-1) 4420187, Res: (+977-1) 4027424<br /> <b>Mobile</b>: +977 98510 36844 (Ram Kumar Adhikari) <br /> <b>E-mail</b>: info@alpineecotrek.com, tibettour@hotmail.com <br /> <b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alpine.ecotrek%C2%A0">http://www.facebook.com/alpine.ecotrek </a>;<br /> Websites: <br /> <a href="http://www.alpineecotrek.com/">http://www.alpineecotrek.com/</a></p><p> </p></div>Annapurna Ghorepani Trekkinghttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/annapurna-ghorepani-trekking2012-09-20T15:48:15.000Z2012-09-20T15:48:15.000ZShyamhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/Shyam<div><p align="justify" class="lf23">Trekking to <a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-ghorepani-short-hiking.php" target="_blank">Annapurna Ghorepani</a> is an easy, short and popular trekking which is also known as Ghorepani (Poon Hill) trekking located in , Western part of Annapurna region in Nepal.It is inhabited of ethnic Magar people at Ghorepani village.In Magar indegenous group,there is one of the sub cast of Poon ,that's why it is named Ghorepani Poon Hill.</p><p><br /><a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-ghorepani-short-hiking.php" target="_blank">Annapurna View trekking</a>offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villager’s daily lifestyles, culture. You see Annapurna sunrise view from the Poonhill view tower which height is 3210 mtrs. You can enjoy the mountain view of fishtail 6993m., Hiunchuli 6441 mtrs. Annapurna South 7219 m., Dhaulagiri 8168 m., Annpurna 1 8091 mtrs, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Annpurna Fang and its ranges. The dense Rhododendron forests where 9 kinds of species are found. March, April and May are best months to enjoy beautiful national’s flowers with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) and Annapurna ranges. The Jungle of Rhododendron which blooms in the month of March/April great landscapes, Rivers & waterfalls. The view of sun rise over the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) ranges on Earth. Besides this natural landscape on the trail is amazing to experience.</p><p><a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-ghorepani-short-hiking.php" target="_blank">Annapurna Ghorepani Trekking Itinary<img src="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/images/ghorepani-b.jpg" alt="Annapurna ghorepani" /></a></p><p><strong>Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport.<br /></strong>Welcome by our representative and transfer to our Hotel.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara </strong><br />Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara by Private Vehicle or Fly to Pokhara. It will be better to fly during the Monsoon season that is May - August as the Highway will be in the poor condition. Tour of Fewa Lake and lakeside in the evening. O/ N Stay in the Hotel in Pokhara.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 03: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga</strong><br />After breakfast in the hotel drive an hour to Nayapul and start walking (trek.) It will take some 4/5 hrs to reach Hile 1527m.The trail slightly ascends this day following the river most of the time.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 04: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 2850m. </strong><br />Trek to Ghorepani 2850m. This is little longer day and need to walk up for the first couple of hours steep. Banthanti is the place for the Lunch and then gradually up in the forest of the Rhododendron.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 05: Ghorepani 2850m. to Pokhara</strong><br />Early in the morning climb an hour to view the sunrise with the majestic mountains from Poon Hill 3210 m. from where you can enjoy the view of majestic mountains Fishtail 6993 m. Annapurna South 7219 , Dhaulagiri 8168 m. and many more . After breakfast trek back to Pokhara via Nayapul.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 06: Drive back or Fly back to Kathmandu.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 07: Final Departure from Kathamandu.</strong></p></div>Annapurna base camp trekkinghttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/annapurna-base-camp-trekking2012-09-05T02:28:04.000Z2012-09-05T02:28:04.000ZShyamhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/Shyam<div><p align="justify" class="lf23">Trekking in <span class="lf23">Annapurna</span> Area, <a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-base-camp-trekking.php" target="_blank">Annapurna base camp trekking</a> is one of the most popular trekking trail, lies to the Northwest of pokhara valley. This trekking is known as a nearest trekking area from Pokhara valley, 4130 mtrs above the sea level. <br />After one hour drive 44 kms from Pokhara to Nayapul, <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828539028,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828539028,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="3828539028?profile=original" /></a> trail starts from lowland villages and rice terraces at the bank of the Modi River. The <span class="lf23">Annapurna</span> trail keeps changing the settings as you gradually climb uphilll, it transforms its natural landscapes from the river bank to the thick oak forests, rhododendron forests and from lush green grazing lands to the paddy field. <span class="lf23">In the spring time,the trail is colorful rhododendron blossoming along the trek. That is not enough, this <span class="lf23">Annapurna</span> region is shelter to 100 species of mammals, 60 reptiles and amphibians and more than 450 species of different birds.</span></p><p>On the trail of <a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-base-camp-trekking.php" target="_blank">Annapurna Base Camp Trekking</a>, we passes different ethnic magar and gurung village.<span class="lf23">Walking through the village, you see their unique cultures and lifestyles. You are going to have the opportunity of talking to the native residents with smile. <span class="lf23">Annapurna</span> Trek is one of a kind experience to be one of them for a while and rejoice their hospitality.</span></p><p><strong>Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m.) </strong><br />You will be received by our representatives and will be transferred to hotel. After checking into our rooms, stay Overnight in hotel Kathmandu.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour.</strong><br />Half day Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour of three places: Kathmandu: Swayambu Nath Stupa, famous hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and buddhist pilgrims of Bouddhanath Stupa , Overnight at hotel.</p><p><br /><strong>Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.).</strong></p><p>Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara,it takes 7 hours by Tourist Bus.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga Hile.</strong></p><p>One hour drive to Nayapul (1050m.) by private Car / Van, Then Trek to Tikhedhunga.We begin our trek at Naya Pool, an hour drive from Pokhara. After 20-minutes walk along the Modi stream, we reach at Birethanti - a beautiful village that has plenty of tea shops and guest houses. We then follow the left route through the village. Our trek will continue heading to Ulleri following the bank of the Burungdi stream. We climb slightly up to the valley of Hile (1495 meters) and Tikhedhunga (1525 meters). The trail leads steep up to Ulleri (2073 meters), a large beautiful Magar village, through the stone slabs. Generally, today's trek offer you an memorable experience of trekking in Nepal.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 05: Tikhedhunga Hile to Ghorepani (2675 m.)</strong></p><p>Today, trail leads us to the Ghorepani, one of the popular destinations of Annapurna region situated at an altitude of 2856 meters. Our trek gently ascends up to Banthanti (2250 meters) through Oak and rhododendron forest. We then continue trek towards Ghorepani through Nangeythanti (2460 meters). Today we walk approximately 5hrs. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 06: Hiking to Poonhill (3120m.) – Back to Ghorepani, and Trek to Tadapani (2675m.)</strong><br />In the morning, we will get up early and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see fantastic view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail and others. Then, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a breakfast, and continue to walk to Tadapani for 4 hours.</p><p>Climb up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) early in the morning to see the panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himalayan ranges as well as sunrise over the tolerable himalayas. Experiencing the great views of Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill, we descend to Ghorepani. After breakfast, continue downhill trek to Tadapani (2625meter). The trail goes a long the ridges of rhododendron and pine forest till the Tadapani. </p><p><strong><br />Day 07: Tadapani to Chomorong (2,000m)</strong>.</p><p>Today's trail descends to Kimrong stream through the forest of rhododendron. We then walk towards Chhomrong crossing through the Gurjung village. Chhomrong offers you close views of Mt. Annapurna south and Hiunchuli and the virgin peak, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre). </p><p><strong><br />Day 08: Chomorong to Doban (2,500m).</strong></p><p>We descend to Chhomrong stream and again climb up to Dovan crossing through silent rhododendron forest. </p><p><br /><strong>Day 09: Doban to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)</strong>.</p><p>Today, we climb to Deurali through the rhododendron and bamboo forest. The place located on the ridge of Hinko Cave and it is the trail most stretch subject to avalanche. The day begins with climb to Machhapuchhre base camp (3900 meters) and to Annapurna base camp. The area is surrounded by the mountains and is known as Annapurna Sanctuary. This place gives you an spectacular view of Himalayas including Annapurna I, Annapurna South and Barah Shikhar. </p><p><br /><strong>Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,500m)</strong>.</p><p>Finally, we trek back to Sinuwa with the remembrance of Annapurna south and the giant Himalayan peaks. </p><p><br /><strong>Day 11: Bamboo to Jhinu (1,750m)</strong>.</p><p>Today, we will take bath at natural hot water spring at Jhinu. </p><p><br /><strong>Day 12: Jhinu to Pokhara.</strong></p><p>Today, our trek leads to another beautiful village of this region, known as Tolka crossing through Landruk. Still, you will have great views of Mt. Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. </p><p>Trek to Birethati, and 1 hour car drive to Pokhara.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu.</strong></p><p>Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van – about 5 hours scenic drive.Overnight at Guest House.</p><p><br /><strong>Day 14: Final Departure from Kathamndu.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-base-camp-trekking.php">http://www.buddhanepaltrek.com/annapurna-base-camp-trekking.php</a></strong></p><p><span class="lf23"> </span></p></div>Important Tourist Places to visit in Uttarakhandhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/important-tourist-places-to-visit-in-uttarakhand2012-04-18T06:52:49.000Z2012-04-18T06:52:49.000Zmahi manralhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/mahimanral<div><p><a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org"><img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;width:344px;height:141px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZW5jr8zHmY/T45HD9X2_-I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/AHCNmHPtYtY/s320/uttaranchal-tour.gif" alt="Uttarakhand Tourism" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732597509029036002" border="4" name="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732597509029036002" /></a><br />Uttarakhand is the land of serenity, endowed with thick forests, Rocky Mountains, cascading waterfalls and exhilarating trekking trails. It is also home to some of the famous ancient temples and it rightfully called Dev Bhoomi.<br /><br />Gifted with irresistible beauty and exciting and alluring attractions, the naturally gifted land of Uttarakhand holds some of the finest tourist attractions and places of tourist interest that draws the attention of visitors and holiday makers from all over the world.<br /><br />From pilgrimage tour to the breathtaking adventure trekking to rejuvenation holidays, <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>Uttarakhand tourism</b></a> offer tourist with plethora of options to make the holidays not just memorable but turn it into a lifetime experiences. It is the perfect place to enjoy holidays and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city life, which really takes away the meaning of beautiful life. So if you are really interested in enjoying holidays in the lap of Mother Nature, Uttarakhand is the right place for you.<br /><br />Uttarakhand tourism is very rich and offer versatile option for tourists to enjoy being in this state. From adventure to pilgrimage tour to nature walk or visit to irresistible tourist places, Uttarakhand tourism has so much to offer its guest that they return home with rich experiences and memories to relish in for long long time.<br /><br /><b>Jim Corbett National Park</b> <br />Located in the edge of the Himalayas, <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/jim-corbett-nainital-tour.html"><b>Jim Corbett National Park</b></a> is one of the most popular attractions fondly visited by thousands and thousands of tourists all the year round. It is home to various species of animals and birds, making it a paradise for animal and adventure lovers. Changed from the name Ram Ganga Park to Jim Corbett National Park (named after the legendary conservationist), the park is the iconic attraction of tourists in Uttarakhand.<br /><br /><b>Valley of Flowers</b> <br />Nestled in the cozy lap of the Himalayan Region, covering an area of 87.50, the Valley of Flowers is one of the most sought after destination that is visited by thousands and hundreds of tourists all over the world. The valley is alluringly dotted by varieties of flowers, making the tourist feel being in paradise on earth. Trekking through the vast stretches of this valley gives tourists wonderful opportunity to relish in forever.<br /><br />Well there are many other interesting places to visit in Uttarakhand. Hill Stations are among the many other tourism attraction in this state where tourists can enjoy moments of joy exploring the scenic beauty of the nature and wonderful creation of the almighty.<br /><br /><b>Nainital</b> <br />Located in the foot hills of the Kumaon region, Nainital is a picturesque hill station endowed with the scintillating beauty of the nature. The ravishing natural beauty and the blissful natural beauty all make Nainital the most favourite tourism destination, to enjoy holidays with families and friends in a delightful and memorable way. Some of the interesting attractions that are worth to visit during Nainital tours are Naina Devi Temple, St. John’s Church, Governor’s House, Snow View and Naini Peak. It will also be an exciting experience to enjoy boat cruise over the picturesque Naini Lake with immense pleasure and delights.<br /><br />Mahi Manral is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/haridwar-mussoorie-tours.html"><b>Mussoorie Tour Packages</b></a> and <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/nainital-tour-package.html"><b>Nainital Tour Packages</b></a>. Find more information at <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/</b></a>.</p></div>Visit Uttarakhand Also Known As the Abode of Godshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/visit-uttarakhand-also-known-as-the-abode-of-gods2012-02-29T06:30:00.000Z2012-02-29T06:30:00.000Zmahi manralhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/mahimanral<div><p><a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;width:398px;height:204px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rZBQsaI3riI/T02rQTWSitI/AAAAAAAAAug/DZ-6990oWHQ/s320/viewer9.png" alt="Uttarakhand Tourism" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714411798763047634" name="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714411798763047634" border="4" /></a></p><div style="text-align:justify;">Uttarakhand is an ideal place with diverse region, natural beauty, snow capped mountain, lush green valleys, flowing rivers, thriving lakes etc. There are several pilgrimage namely Kedarnath, Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib, Ganogotri, Yamunotri, Hardwar, Rishikesh etc, is the holiest pilgrimage centre for Hindus. It is also ideal for many adventurous sports because of its geographical location.<br /> <br /> This newly formed state of Uttarakhand is one of the popular tourists’ destinations in India, also known as the abode of Gods. It is famous for its exotic wildlife, plunging waterfall, scenic beauty, beautiful landscape, moderate climate, pilgrimage destinations, adventure thrills and lovely countryside. All this factors are the major attraction of the <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>Uttarakhand tourism</b></a> whose wonder and charm lures tourists from across the world. A tour to Uttarakhand takes you to reveal the secrets of nature and also enriches the visitors to the land with one of the culture richest in the world. A vacation in Uttarakhand is incomplete without witnessing the mysterious glory of the temples. Apart from the religious and cultural beauty the colorful fairs and festival adds more beauty to the place often referred to as “Heaven on earth”.<br /> <br /> Mussoorie is a beautiful hill station near Dehradun, popular for tourist’s destination. It is one of the most frequently visited hill station in India, an ideal place for the people in plains who come to relieve themselves from the scorching sun of their place. Mall is the main place for the tourist to gather and it is the hub of the town and tourists can find hotels of their choice and budget too. Mussoorie tour packages offers a very reasonable tour rates to the tourists. It is a hill station with wonderful valley popularly known as Flower of valley trek. Mussoorie popularly known as the queen of hill station is unique with lush green valley’s view, beautiful surroundings, sightseeing, rich history etc with best service and accommodation to the tourists.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/jim-corbett-nainital-tour.html"><b>Jim Corbett National Park</b></a> is the oldest national park in India, located in the newly created state of Uttarakhand. It is a heaven for the wild life seekers where they can find varieties of wildlife species. It is India’s most beautiful wildlife area which has a tiger population around 160 making it a most important tiger reserve which is endangered species now. It is also known for its tiger conversation project. This place has rich bio diversity with many species of trees, plants, birds, and animals. Adventure activities like bird watching, elephant safari, jeep safari and many more can be enjoyed at this incredible wildlife Corbett Park. The best time to visit this national park is from 15th November to 15th June because at this time the tourism zone is open for the tourists and they can enjoy the entire Corbett National park. The gates are closed after sunset and no driving is allowed at that time inside the national park. Monsoon is the best time to visit for those who want to avoid crowd and wants to go for walking and trekking, this is the best time to watch the variety of flora. A variety of facilities are provided to the tourists during their stay in the rest houses.<br /></div><p><br /> Mahi Manral is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/mussorie-hill-station-tour.html"><b>Mussoorie Hill Station Packages</b></a> and <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/haridwar-tour-package.html"><b>Rishikesh Haridwar Tour Package</b></a>. Find more information at <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/</b></a>.</p></div>The Most Beautiful Hill Stations and National Park Of Uttarakhandhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/the-most-beautiful-hill-stations-and-national-park-of-uttarakhand2011-11-22T10:51:08.000Z2011-11-22T10:51:08.000Zmahi manralhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/mahimanral<div><p><a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;width:400px;height:200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U2qk6AyQD7U/Tss3otOjs7I/AAAAAAAAAd0/_KZ0VfGThCk/s320/Garden_of_Zen_by_frankhong.jpg" alt="Uttarakhand Tourism" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692927705592754" border="4" name="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677692927705592754" /></a></p><div style="text-align:justify;">Uttarakhand is a stockroom for numerous interesting and exciting tourist places including numerous sacred temples and sites. This is the most beautiful Himalayan states in the entire India which is blessed with fascinating hill stations, pilgrimage spots and adventure sites. Uttarakhand is lovingly called as ‘Land of God’ which is truly very famous and worth to visit and explore. This is the 27th state of India which was extracted from the state of Uttar Pradesh. This beautiful state in India is very diverse which has rich heritage and culture which also attracts numerous pilgrims along with the visitors from every length and breadth of the world.<br /><br /><br />This Indian state is blessed by the Mother Nature, soothing fresh and pure air, sparkling water, snowfall, sprawling lush green hills, picturesque landscapes, beautiful meadows and the snow laden mountains easily make this beautiful state a paradise for the vacationers and locals here. Some of the most prominent hill station which is very worth to explore with any hill station packages to Uttarakhand and which also enhances the <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>Uttarakhand tourism</b></a> are such as:<br /><br /><br /><b>Dehradun</b><br />This is picture perfect hill station and is the capital city of the Uttarakhand. This beautiful hill station is located at an altitude of 2,200 meter above the main sea level and truly is very worth to visit and explore. Dehradun is beautifully embedded by the lush green picturesque Doon Valley, gorgeous River Ganga and Yamuna and by the Shivalik ranges which easily attract visitors from all over globe. These soothing cool amiable climatic conditions, spectacular natural assets like floristic varieties, panaromic view, sprawling tea gardens, spectacular valleys and the tranquil surroundings has transformed this hill town to a paradise. Its natural environment offer soothing effect on the mind of the visitors and is truly a retreat for the couples.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mussoorie</b> <br />Lovingly called as ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ is truly the most fascinating holiday destination to visit and explore on your Uttarakhand tour. The cool climate, dense forests, green sprawling hills easily attract visitors from all over the globe. This is truly an ideal gateway as you visit to this beautiful Indian state. The spectrum of tourist attractions and destinations in this beautiful hill town are truly sheer wonders which will overcast magical spurt on your visit to this beautiful city with any <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/mussorie-hill-station-tour.html"><b>Mussoorie hill station packages</b></a> customized from any leading Uttarakhand tour operator. The major Hindu pilgrimage like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Haridwar, Rishikesh are not very far from these place.<br /><br /><br />Beside these there numerous hills station which truly is very worth to visit and explore on your vacation and these truly will offer you the peace of mind and a memorable vacation. Tour to Uttarakhand would really be uncompleted until you explore the beguiling Jim Corbett National Park along with the beautiful hill stations in this state.<br /><br /><p>Jim Corbett National Park is the first wild reserve of the incredible India which extends over an area of 500 sq km in the foot hills of Himalayans. This exotic national park is a perfect holiday destination which is mostly popular for its successful tiger conservation project. This national park is store house for great variety of wildlife creatures. So on you visit to Uttrakhand do not miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful Jim Corbett National park which is situated in beautiful Nainital hill station.<br /><br /><br />Mahi Manral is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/jim-corbett-nainital-tour.html"><b>Jim Corbett National Park</b></a> and <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/haridwar-tour-package.html"><b>Rishikesh Haridwar Tour Package</b></a>. Find more information at <a href="http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/"><b>http://www.uttarakhandtour.org/</b></a></p></div></div>