Agreed Pankaj Ji. Mechinery for Construction is going through that road and some Jeeps etc but those also not upto 6.6 Kms. I confirmed the fact from a Local friend from Himachal residing near to that area in Chaupal village
On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 8:54 AM, Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]> wrote: > Sir if you look on google earth, you can actually see some vehicle on > roads :). But yeah I cant confirm from here. > Pankaj > > > On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Balkar Singh <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Pankaj Ji, this way is not motorable but good enough to trek easily and >> Mules are available frequently upto this point. however mules also go upto >> Churdhar Peak. this way is under Construction and hopefully will be done in >> next few years. As a Govt College is being established in Churdhar. >> thanks >> >> On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> I think Gurcharan sir's map show to the point where trail ends. By car >>> (this road according to google map is certainly motorable) you can reach >>> till that point in 6 mins (which is not accurate ac I dont believe someone >>> can drive so fast in the himalayas). This path can be walked in 1 hr 28 >>> mins according to google map. After that trail (there is no trail marked on >>> the map), you have to walk to the red point anyways. >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, 9 April 2015 02:10:32 UTC+8, Balkar wrote: >>>> >>>> Dear All >>>> A flower hunting program to Churdhar Peak in Himachal has been >>>> scheduled from 22-5-15 to 30-5-15. Following is the detailed program. This >>>> program can be changed a little as per requirement, but dates and routs are >>>> fixed. Interested person can contact us at no 9541454009 and by mail >>>> [email protected]. Pls prefer e mail for any communication or >>>> clarification. During the whole programs accommodation and other facilities >>>> will be just basic type. No star culture will be there as such star >>>> facilities are not available at this route. Expenditure will be at no >>>> profit no loss basis. only 4-5% extra than actual cost all have to pay for >>>> making arrangements before actual tour program. participants have to pay Rs >>>> 1000 as advance rest will be collected during tour programme. Advance will >>>> be refunded (Rs 1000) only with genuine reason only. For all >>>> cancellation/refund Rs 400/- will be deducted. Estimated expenditure is >>>> between Rs. 8000- 12000/- including travel accommodation and food from >>>> Panipat to Panipat >>>> >>>> Details >>>> >>>> The enchanting Churdhar mountain in Sirmaur (Shivalik ranges) is the >>>> highest peak in southern Himachal Pradesh. The view from the summit >>>> embraces a vast panorama of lowland tracts towards the south and >>>> snow-capped ranges, including the peaks of Badrinath and Kedarnath in the >>>> Garhwal region, towards the north. >>>> >>>> It is believed that this is the very place where Hanuman discovered >>>> the life-restoring Sanjivini booti, which revived Lakshmana, Lord Rama’s >>>> younger brother. Ruins of an ancient town have been discovered at the >>>> nearby Dundi Devi. A wealth of herbs and beautiful alpine flora, covers >>>> these Himalayan slopes. Walking through the wildlife sanctuary, one can >>>> spot the spectacular monal, Himachal’s state bird, along with koklass and >>>> kaleej pheasants. The canine-toothed musk deer and the endangered Himalayan >>>> black bear inhabit the higher forests. >>>> >>>> On a clear sunny day, you can be rewarded with a view of the Badrinath >>>> and Kedarnath shrines, Gangetic plains, the Sutlej river and hills of >>>> Shimla and Chakrata. Atop the Churdhar summit lie the lingams of Shiva and >>>> Kali, where once goat and sheep were sacrificed. Devotees hoist flags and >>>> make offerings here. >>>> >>>> Churdhar peak can be approached from at least three routes - Chaupal in >>>> Shimla district is the base for the shortest route of 7 kms, while >>>> Haripurdhar in Sirmour district is the base for a longer route of some 50 >>>> km. Nauradhar (Nohra) is the third base from where Churdhar is a 20 km >>>> climb. Nauradhar is a small town on the Solan - Rajghat -Sangrah road and >>>> is about 388 km from Delhi. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Day Zero(22May) – Assembly of all by 4.00 PM at Panipat. If all reaches >>>> well in time then departure for Kaleshwar or Nahan. Night stay at Kaleshwar >>>> or Nahan. Max elevation 1200 mts. Summer but cool weather >>>> >>>> Day Two: (23 May) Visit to Renuka Ji lake and on the way area. Maximum >>>> elevation 1500 Mts. Summer but cool weather. If possible night stay at >>>> Renuka ji. >>>> >>>> Day Three: (24 May) Early morning travel start for Nohradhar ie. Base >>>> camp for trek to Churdhar. Whole day exploration in the way. Night stay at >>>> Nohradhar. max elevation 2800 mts >>>> >>>> Day Four: (25 May) Trek Start for churdhar stay at night in between the >>>> way to churdhar. max elevation 3000 mts >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Day Five: (26 May) Final trekking to Churdhar Peak, those who will not >>>> be able to climb furher will stay around and will meet next day during >>>> backward journey. Night Stay at churdhar peak. max elevation 3650 mts >>>> >>>> Day Six: (27 May) back to Nohradhar Full day . Probably from different >>>> Route, if possible >>>> >>>> Day Seven (28 May) backward journey via Rajgarh and Solan, Night stay >>>> at Solan or Barog. >>>> >>>> Day Eight (29 May) Visit to places in between- Barog, Parvanoo, >>>> chandigarh Botanical Garden and Panchkula Cactus Park. Night Stay at >>>> Panipat or Delhi as per wish of a person. >>>> >>>> Please book your tickets etc for 30th may after afternoon trains. So >>>> that we may have buffer time for any more or less stay at any point. >>>> >>>> Distances for trekking and normal trekking time for a fit person >>>> >>>> Nohradhar to Jamnala – 6 kms – 2 to 3hrs, >>>> >>>> Jamnala to Teesri – 5 kms –2hrs, >>>> >>>> Teesri to Churdhar – 5 kms – 1.5 to 2hrs >>>> >>>> >>>> Please give your consents before 20-4-15 positively >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Dr Balkar Singh >>>> Head, Deptt. of Botany & >>>> Horticulture Incharge >>>> Arya P G College, Panipat >>>> Haryana-132103 >>>> 09416262964 >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "efloraofindia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Dr Balkar Singh >> Head, Deptt. of Botany & >> Horticulture Incharge >> Arya P G College, Panipat >> Haryana-132103 >> 09416262964 >> > > > > -- > ****************************************************** > **************************************************************** > *Pankaj Kumar*, Ph.D. > *IUCN-SSC Orchid Specialist Group Asia* > > *Office*: > > Conservation Officer > > Orchid Conservation Section > > Flora Conservation Department > > Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Corporation > Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. > > *Residence*: > House no. 39, 2nd Floor, Shui Wo Tsuen > Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. > *email*: [email protected]; [email protected] > *Phone*: +852 2483 7128 (office - 8:30am to 5:00pm); +852 9436 6251 > (mobile); *Fax*: +852 2483 7194 > > -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany & Horticulture Incharge Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. 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