how far above sea level is this parts of the hills topography shows no green cover is it above timberline?
Usha di =========== On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Gurcharan Singh <[email protected]> wrote: > I have downloaded Google earth and compared images with Google maps. Both > show 6.6 km distance whether you take motorable track or walking trail. It > also shows that motorable portion is common for both options. I can also > spot some 4-wheelers at about 2/3 distance on the road from Nohradhar. Here > are the shots. > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 > http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ > http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ > > On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> The road is State Highway 6 and if you zoom on google earth you can see >> that the road is motorable. >> Sorry I am opening my mouth wide.... but if there are some people who >> can't climb the peak from the road, they might think of following the >> stream to go ahead. Its a dry season and so I hope it will be easy to walk. >> Secondly on river sides in the valley they might find something very >> interesting.... :) >> From Nohradhar it says 16 km trek to Churdhar peak. If you wish to walk >> then from Nohradhar it would be easier as it would be less steep. By the >> way at Nohradhar there shows a PWD guesthouse. You can try for cheap >> accommodation if you wish. Skipping trip to Renuka ji would be ok. Instead >> go to the base camp and for practice trek using some nearby trails (Kind of >> warm up for one day. It always helps me to do a long and steeper hike next >> day). >> >> >> 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. 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