आली बुग्याल बेदनी से महज तीन-चार किलोमीटर की दूरी पर है। खूबसूरती में भी वो बेदनी बुग्याल के उतना ही नजदीक है। कुछ रोमांचप्रेमी घुमक्कड़ आली को ज्यादा खूबसूरत मानते हैं। मुश्किल यही है कि आली को उतने सैलानी नहीं मिलते जितने बेदनी को मिल जाते हैं। जानकार लोग आली की इस बदकिस्मती की एक कहानी भी बताते हैं। किस्सा आली व ऑली में एक टाइपोग्राफी चूक का है। दोनों ही जगह उत्तराखंड में हैं। ऑली बुग्याल जोशीमठ के पास है और इस समय देश के प्रमुखतम स्कीइंग रिजॉर्ट में से एक है। कहा जाता है कि ऑली को मिलने वाली सुविधाएं आली को मिलनी तय थीं। लेकिन बस फैसला होते समय नाम में कोई हर्फ या हिजा इधर से उधर हुआ और आली की जगह ऑली की सूरत बदल गई। हालांकि मेरी नजर में ऑली के हक में एक बात और यह भी जाती है कि वह सड़क के रास्ते में है। जोशीमठ से ऑली के लिए सड़क भी है और रोपवे भी। आली यकीनन खूबसूरत है, लेकिन...
Read MoreMonth: October 2014
A tent colony in clouds or on the edge of a cliff! A scene not common,considering the fact that this is at an altitude of almost 13 thousand feets, deep inside one of the most beautiful Himalayan interiors and at one of the most fascinating meadows- Bedni Bugyal. Not so common scene also because it would be next seen at least after 12 years, when next Nanda Devi Rajjat Yatra takes place. Only then again thousands of pilgrims (this time they were more than 20 thousand) will be reaching here and so many tents would be needed to accommodate them. A magnificent sight terrifying at the same time!! ...
Read MoreAnna Maria Island has been named one of the world’s top islands, by Conde Nast Traveler Readers. The popular travel magazine recently released the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, which ranks top cities, hotels, resorts, spas and cruiselines in the world, based on readers’ votes. One of only 11 U.S. islands on the list, and the only representative from Florida, Anna Maria Island clinched the No. 26 spot, with a readers’ rating of 81.373. The list includes from the bottom to top- Aquidneck Island (Newport), Rhode Island, Vancouver Island in Canada, Isle of Palms in South Carolina, Hilton Head in South Carolina, Anna Maria Island in Florida, Bora Bora in French Polynesia, British Virgin Islands, Frisian Islands in Germany, Prince Edward Island in Canada, Skiathos &...
Read MoreWith the hunters of migratory Amur Falcon birds turning into protectors, Nagaland has become the "Falcon capital" of the world. "Against the general perception of Naga people being compulsive hunters, the success of Amur Falcon conservation has put Nagaland on the global map; and the sheer number of the Amur Falcon population here has made it the 'Falcon Capital' of the world," Nagaland's divisional forest officer (Doyang) Zuthunglo Patton said in a statement. While migrating to African sub-continent every winter to escape the extreme cold of Siberia, thousands of Amur Falcon birds roost in Nagaland for over a month. Till two years ago, the raptors were slaughtered in large numbers by locals and eaten as food.The forest official said focused and relentless awareness in the last one year
Read MoreIn winter 2014-2015 St. Moritz and the Engadin are celebrating 150 years of winter tourism. From 5 to 7 December 2014 St. Moritz will be popping the champagne corks for the anniversary celebrations marking 150 years of winter tourism. Throughout the winter season numerous events will highlight the Upper Engadin’s long-standing tradition of winter tourism. Other highlights include a range of new infrastructure in the skiing areas, top-class events on the frozen lake, and the Hotel & Ski Pass Offer. In a few weeks’ time it will be all systems go! On 18 October 2014 Engadin St. Moritz will be the first resort in Graubünden to launch into the winter season, which will be defined entirely by the anniversary marking 150 years of winter tourism. In winter 2014-2015 St. Moritz and the Engadin
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"Premium Europe" chose Davos Klosters as the best ski resort in the Alps. A total of seven destinations were examined and listed in the "Definitive Guide to the Alps". The destination leaves 6 more areas in the ranking behind. Premium Europe is an online luxury travel agency, which publishes the Alpine Guide 2014/15. In the current issue, the seven most beautiful winter sports resorts of the Alps are listed. The Destination Davos Klosters achieved the first place and thus is considered the best ski resort in the Alps. The destinations were thereby examined in the following categories: ski, ski pass, accommodation, restaurants, après-ski, offer for non-skiers and children as well as events. Both Davos and Klosters are family friendly resorts and have dedicated children areas – or should we...
Read MoreSun's amazing. Even when it is not so bright. At times it has to fight it out with clouds to show its real strength. What a beauty nature brings out of this battle too! Here for you to see- (shot at Ranikhet in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, known for its beautiful sunrises and excellent Himalayan views) ...
Read MoreThe second Brussels chocolate show will be much bigger. For the second year in a row, Brussels will be welcoming the Chocolate Show from 6th to 8th February 2015. This time, with over 6000 m² devoted to chocolate in every form. Enough space to provide greater comfort for both exhibitors and visitors, particularly thanks to the site’s access and parking facilities. Even more artisans, conferences, workshops, and demonstrations to delight all ages! For 3 days, Palais 1 of the Brussels Expo in Brussels will be site for exceptional tastings and demonstrations. The Chocolate Show is the largest event in the world devoted to chocolate. Created 20 years ago in Paris by Sylvie Douce and François Jeantet, it occurs in the greatest cities in the world: Paris, New York, Tokyo, Moscow, Beijing, Sha
Read MoreSunlight is such a beautiful artist. Besides giving us a life, it creates paintings and art out of nowhere. Like this one- sun is nowhere to seen but light of the setting sun has created such a nice outline to clouds in the sky... ...
Read MoreSeems like a distant wildfire. Isn't it! Few other sunrises can be compared to this view. This is one of the best places to admire the beauty of a sunrise and a sunset as well- Kausani in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. But this photo tells only the half of the story, when one knows that just in front of you is a panoramic view of 360 kms of snow-clad Himalayan ranges including Chaukhambha, Trishul and Nanda Devi. Truly, a beauty unparalleled. ...
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