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You have brought life to the Dal lake, Archi. Your photos do justice to the amazing lake. And thanks for sharing the bike transportation pointers. I have created a PDF of the same. 
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Last edited by kirosh_03; 08-25-2009, 11:36 AM.All men dream, but not equally. Those that dream at night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act upon their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. - T. E. Lawrence -
At around 7.00 AM we were on the road. And we had to reach Baltal as soon as possible. It was easy to cruise little fast in the morning. The morning view in the valley was awesome.
Gulmarg is a beautiful place with lots of horses gazing on the green carpet. I even dint stopped to capture it thinking that will back to the place by evening for the night stay.
It was a task parking the bike (it was the only bike among around 1K vehicles), keeping the entire luggage before we start climbing. Public vehicle was restricted to go beyond a certain point. Shree Amarnath Yatra tips will follow later.
We started at around 10.30 AM. After trekking some 5-7 kilometers we were restless. It was little steep actually with big boulders. And it is tougher when compared with the route to Shree Kedarnath Jee. Before reaching half route we hired pony. And the route was more dangerous after it. Find them in the snaps and it was really scary at certain points.
RouteTotal distance covered - 92 Kilometers
Road conditionEvent of the dayImportant placesTourist interest points - Gulmarg
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Glad yoy liked them Aryan...Originally posted by Aryan View PostLovely stuff. The last sunset picture is brilliant Archi.For the macros, did you use the 50mm or the 18-55 itself? And you used the Raynox too?
Good, short, crisp text and some really good pictures there Archi.
The macros are with 18-55 with raynox 250... and one also with Addy's Sigma 70-300...
Thanks Kiran...Originally posted by kirosh_03 View PostYou have brought life to the Dal lake, Archi. Your photos do justice to the amazing lake. And thanks for sharing the bike transportation pointers. I have created a PDF of the same.
there are some captures from Dal Lake, 'll post them later
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Great Archi keep them coming ....
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Awesome narration & pics archi....
Do keep them flowing
Gud ..that you decided on heli ride...I remember coming down baltal route on a pony and those were some of the scarriest hours in my life....sigpic
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Day-V (18th July ‘09)Lamayuru was the point of attraction for me for the next day and for that we needed a quick start.
Route – Shree Amarnath Jee-Baltal-Zojila pass-Drass-Kargil-Mulbekh
Total distance covered - 170 Kilometers
Road condition – Over all Good, a bad stretch at Zojila (expect silky routes by next season, road widing work in progress)
Event of the day – Helicopter ride, Zojila-first pass of the trip, Lost SX 100’s carry pouch at Zojila, Flat rear of Uni at Kargil, Evening at Mulbekh.
Important places – Drass(Kargil war memorial), Kargil(big city, all facilities available)
Tourist interest points – Kargil war memorial at Drass, Mulbekh (Chamba statue & monasteries)
Precautions – Be careful while ascending Zojila.Last edited by archistar; 08-25-2009, 05:37 PM.Comment
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thanks bro...Originally posted by darkknight View PostAwesome narration & pics archi....
Do keep them flowing
Gud ..that you decided on heli ride...I remember coming down baltal route on a pony and those were some of the scarriest hours in my life....
heli service was a real savior for us, specially for the person with broken ankle...Comment
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Awesome Archi....enjoying every bit..!!"Bikes + Music = Nirvana"
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Lovely landscape pics there Archi..some of them were not even posted here till now..
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Beautiful pictures there archi ,and lovely trip log . Well i am looking myself in these hills, probably next year . Hope for the best
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@ Archi.. simply stunning pics man.. more than anything else I just loved the composition of your pics.. simply superb..
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Guruji charan kidhar hai! Mindblowing pics man!
Haven't yet had the time for the text, will try and read it over the weekend!_________________________
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Archi superb stuff Man. Liked waiting and sunset pics. And also the old srinagar which is always I wanted to see. Thats actually the picture of Kashmir we people over here have. We couldnt see it.
And how was the Heli Sevice ? 3200 per head right ?
Also please explain the "We" its kind of confusing in the initial log - ohm is your friend right ?
Also please post in next resolution 800*600 if possible
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Thanks for sharing, everytime I read a journey to Leh, all my memories are revived. I loved the pics of Kashmir, you create magic when it comes to water.
One of the awesome feelings I had in my life is to see the world receding on my back mirror
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Glad you liked them Inder...Originally posted by inder.cool View PostLovely landscape pics there Archi..some of them were not even posted here till now..
Thanks...Originally posted by Bestofrivals View PostBeautiful pictures there archi ,and lovely trip log . Well i am looking myself in these hills, probably next year . Hope for the best
Ride there and you 've to think to return back...
Thank you...Originally posted by ketan_r15 View Post
working on rest...
Oye yaar, sarminda maat kar...Originally posted by prafultripathy View PostGuruji charan kidhar hai! Mindblowing pics man!
Haven't yet had the time for the text, will try and read it over the weekend!
thanks bro...
Tell me, when are we riding together!!!
thanks Aswin...Originally posted by Rockkyyy View PostArchi superb stuff Man. Liked waiting and sunset pics. And also the old srinagar which is always I wanted to see. Thats actually the picture of Kashmir we people over here have. We couldnt see it.
And how was the Heli Sevice ? 3200 per head right ?
Also please explain the "We" its kind of confusing in the initial log - ohm is your friend right ?
Also please post in next resolution 800*600 if possible
about heli service, i'll advice to book in advance and it's 3.2K
I'll suggest to take the heli ride both the times...'ll post in detail. it was another experience.
and thanks for your suggestions, 've updated the first post with the pics of the ride & riders..
Yes, the journey is worth it... 'm going to cherish it untill i ride there again...Originally posted by biker boy View PostThanks for sharing, everytime I read a journey to Leh, all my memories are revived. I loved the pics of Kashmir, you create magic when it comes to water.
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