Ok sorry for my big mouth. Pankaj
On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 11:27 AM, Balkar Singh <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > -- ****************************************************** **************************************************************** *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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. 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