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Images of Patan Durbar Square, Nepal
The oft neglected neighbour of Kathmandu, the city of Lalitpur, popularly known as Patan is a World Heritage Site and the Durbar Square is studded with temples of rare beauty. Though most visitors...
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Photos from Ladakh & The Markha Valley Trek
In September 2013, a South Col team trekked the beautiful Markha Valley in perfect weather. These are some of the photographs from the trekView of the Himalayas from the flight Delhi to LehStorm clouds...
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Nubra Valley: Dream Camp Sumoor
The Nubra Valley in Ladakh Rigzin Wangdus, who hails from the village of Sumoor in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh has set up a camp resort in midst of flower drenched gardens and verdant vegetable farms!...
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The Exiled Tibetans
Lifeforce Magazine recently published my photo-essay on the Exiled Tibetan Community in Mcleodganj and Dharamsala.To view the essay please do visit http://www.lifeforcemagazine.com/index_22.htm
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Markha Valley Homestays
The Markha Valley is the most popular trek in Ladakh. It is relatively short, located close to Leh, the walking is mostly below 4000 metres with night stops around 3500 metres and has the best of...
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The Source of the Teesta Trek in North Sikkim: Lachen to Cholamu
Looking south from the high point of Dorji-La over the North Sikkim plateauPrologueIn the summer of 1987 I was extremely lucky to receive the hospitality of the Indian Army to trek from Lachen upto...
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Bhaktapur Photos
Situated an hour's drive from Kathmandu, the World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur is possibly the jewel in Nepal's crown. It has three squares - The Durbar Square, Tachupal Tole and Taumidhi Tole studded...
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Photo Workshop at Atali Ganga Rishikesh - March 20th to 23rd 2014
Aquaterra Adventures (www.aquaterra.in) and South Col Expeditions (www.southcol.com) are pleased to present a three day photography workshop with Sujoy Das at Atali Ganga...
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Sukhothai, Thailand: Wat Mahathat
The World Heritage Site of Sukhothai used to be a flourishing kingdom during the 13th and 14th centuries. Wat Mahathat shown in these photographs in the largest and most impressive in Sukhothai. and...
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The Langtang Valley Trek
Near the top of Kyanjin Ri Amongst the three major trekking areas in Nepal, namely, Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, the Langtang valley is the most under trekked. Most of the big name peaks are in the...
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The Five Most Popular Posts of 2013
The most popular posts on my blog for 2013! Wish all my readers a very Happy New Year 2014 and all the very best! Three Passes of EverestFor the complete photo essay please do visit...
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Langtang Valley Trek Photos
Amongst the three major trekking areas in Nepal, namely, Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, the Langtang valley is the most under trekked. Most of the big name peaks are in the Everest and Annapurna...
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The Everest Base Camp Trek
South Col Expeditions treks to the Everest region every year. Here is a photo essay on the Everest trek:The airport at Lukla 2800 metres -the start of the trekPrayer flags on the last bridge below...
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The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek
South Col Expeditions is trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp this spring. This iconic trek covers the route to the south base camp of Annapurna I, the tenth highest mountain in the world. This route...
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Primulas below the Lhonak La Pass, North Sikkim
In the summer of 1987, I think it was late May, I walked with Brigadier Sidhu and Major B V Naresh of the Indian Army from Thangu in North Sikkim to the village of Muguthang in the Lhonak Valley. The...
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Ten Great Books on the Himalaya
This is my personal list of ten "must read" books on the Himalaya in no particular order! In 1934, Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman made an amazing exploratory attempt and reached the fabled Nanda Devi...
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The Outdoor Journal : Essentials for a Hike
Essential Gear to Take on a HikeBy The Outdoor Journal, Friday, December 6, 2013 - 16:05, New DelhiSeasoned trek leader Sujoy Das gives us the lowdown on essential hiking gear.Sujoy Das has over thirty...
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Nikon Lens Rebates February 2014
Nikon is offering rebates on a number of their most popular lenses. The rebates are valid until 1st March 2014. There are lenses for both DX and FX shooters including some of their most popular lenses...
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Annapurna Sanctuary (ABC) Trek : Walking Times
For many of you who do the popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek, here are the trekking times for an average trekker. For stops add around 20% to these times. For a lunch break on the way add another hour...
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The Markha Valley Trek - Part I
Ashesh Ambasta trekked with South Col Expeditions through the Markha Valley in Ladakh in September 2013. In this three part essay, Ashesh recounts his journey through this wild and desolate landscape....
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