Quantcast
Channel: Soliloquy of a Wandering Pilgrim
Browsing all 89 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

My pilgrimage to the Bernese Alps- a short report

The Berner Oberland Trio: Eiger- Monch-JungfrauAs the rock step became unstable and never ending; we were still struggling to get to the South East ridge of Jungfrau. Last night when we last looked at...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

My pilgrimage to the Bernese Alps- a short report

The Berner Oberland Trio: Eiger- Monch-JungfrauAs the rock step became unstable and never ending; we were still struggling to get to the South East ridge of Jungfrau. Last night when we last looked at...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

paperwork blues

I will tell you how it is going so far! I am talking about this expedition we are planning in North Sikkim. The mountain is called Kellas and it is 6680m. It is named after Dr. A. M. Kellas, one of the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Swiss Alps photos

Hi Friends,I have posted some of my pictures from the Swiss Alps in this album. http://picasaweb.google.co.in/anindya.adventuremania/MyPilgrimageToTheBerneseAlps?feat=directlinkcheers!Raja-- Adventure...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

volunteers needed in Swiss Alps- check out this great video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIqGYRuvbkI loved this. You will too!-- Adventure Maniaofficial website: www.adventuremania.com Upcoming Trips blog: http://adventuremania-india.blogspot.comRaja's...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

me, monsoon & me: some photos

http://picasaweb.google.com/anindya.adventuremania/MonSoon?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCpoqLHw8bPtAE&feat=directlinkclick on the link above to go to the album-- Adventure Maniaofficial website:...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ladakh Beckons

There is this restlessness back on my feet, back on my mind and soul. It happens. Always. Without fail. It has been happening to me since I was a kid. A kid with no concentration on syllabus and...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

of mangroves, tigers & a medical boat

A boat. looks ordinary from outside. Just like the boats that ferry tourists on river cruise in the Sundarban, bringing thousands each year to it's famous Tiger Reserve. Not like the huge ones used by...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Elbrus Album

http://picasaweb.google.com/anindya.adventuremania/ElbrusRace?feat=directlinkHere is the link to the images from Elbrus Race 2008. I have added some new pics to this album from the Speed Climb...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

a train, a bus and manali

Kolkata to Delhi.The train journey was a nice surprise. Actually. Rajdhani Experess, haven't been on it for long time. And now I must admit that the experience is better. It has improved, the whole...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Kaza

After getting stranded again on Rohtang Pass road, finally reached Kaza last evening. A gruelling 11 hours on the road and a well earned rest at the Himachal Tourism Hotel Spiti. It was good to see the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Adventures ahead: Kellas Peak on the horizon

3 weeks in Spiti passed swiftly. Snow and wind as constant company, we managed to trek from Kibber to the Lingti valley. The original plan to cross Parang la was abondoned due to too much new powder...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Indian Himalaya 2010

Its Indian Himalaya we are talking about and in Adventure Mania its usually more action and less talk.2009 is almost over and we are already planning for 2010. We need climbers for the following peaks...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Kuari Pass Trek 2010

Kuari Pass Trek 2010: October 13, 2010 to October 25, 2010places open:for a picture tour of the Kuari trail click on the link...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Indian Himalaya 2010!

Its Indian Himalaya we are talking about and in Adventure Mania its usually more action and less talk. We are looking forward to organize treks and mountaineering expeditions to the following peaks and...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

2011 Expeditions and Trips

Goecha La Trek & climbing Jopuno PeakWhere: West Sikkim, IndiaWhen: Monday, March 28, 2011 toSaturday, April 16, 2011 Roop Kund TrekWhere: Garhwal Himalaya, IndiaWhen: Monday, May 23, 2011...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Kuber Glacier Exploration and first Indian ascent of Sky Peak, June 2001

This expedition was probably the genesis of Adventure Mania. I found my report in Himalayan Journal's 2002 Expedition and Notes section. I am putting a copy of that report below:EXPLORATION IN KUBER...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Prologue to Africa: Part I

Escape to Gangotri: the long six daysIn June 2010 I was supposed to be dead. I was deep inside the upper reaches of the Gangotri glacier when that incident took place. It so happens that I had two...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Prologue to Africa: Part II

Back on feet22 days (18th July to 8th August 2010) in a hospital bed felt endless! My friends (including my school mates) and family members visited me almost every day. While it was nice to see that I...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Prologue to Africa: Part III

Rebirth in the hills: From the heartland of Garhwal to Unknown SpitiKuari Pass trek and the Singekang ExpeditionDunagiri and Nandadevi from Gorson topThe Kuari pass is a wonderful trail offering a...

View Article
Browsing all 89 articles
Browse latest View live