ExpeditionRouteStarting in Himachal Pradesh, "the land of eternal snow peaks", near the Indo-Pakistan border, from the village of Dharamsala and flying in direction of Uttaranchal, consisting of the Garhwal and Kumaon districts, state of the "Char Dham" where dedicated Hindu pilgrims make the very lengthy tour of the four ancient temples that mark the spiritual sources of four sacred rivers, Yamuna (Yamunotri) Ganges (Gangotri) Mandakini (Kedharnath) and Alaknanda (Badrinath). East to the Valley of Flowers and Hem Kund 4300m (the holy pilgrimage for Sikh religion), then, onto the most remote and unpopulated section of Western Nepal ( 10 day un-supported section) until Pokhara, and from there, Katmandu. If conditions are favorable, we will push until Pelling, Sikkim, India, a Buddhist hill station perched on a narrow ridge with incredible views of Khangchendzonga (3rd highest mountain in the world).View Himalayan Odyssey Paragliding Expedition Route in a larger map Giants on the wayThe mission starts in the Dauladhar Range (5/6000 mtrs)- flying towards the Rohtang pass (3978mtrs) - Access to Ladakh to the Gangotri group with views of Shivling (6543mtrs) and the Bhagirathi Sisters (6856mtrs, 6454mtrs, 6512mtrs). - Onwards to Nanda Devi (7817mtrs) and Trishul (7120mtrs) summits in Garhwal - to the big line, Dhaulagiri Annapurnas (6-8000mtrs) - Before finally, weather permitting, pushing east to Everest (8848m), where we aim to glide down to the base of Khangchendzonga (8690m). Stops along the wayThe team plans to meet co-ordinator and take break in different places of interest for movie realisation.Dharamsala/ Mc Loud Ganj : The headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Perhaps a blessing from His Holiness may be possible. Bir/Billing : Small Tibetan colony at the foot of the Dhauladhar range which is also the most famous Indian paragliding site. Prasher lake:between Mandi and Bajaura is this spectacular lake at 2730mtrs. The ancient Prashara Temple beside the lake has incredible Himalayan views. Yamunotri : Yamunotri Temple (3185mtrs). The Yamuna River, Hinduism's second-most sacred river, emerges from a frozen lake and glaciers on the Kalindi Parvat Mountain (4421mtrs) 1 km beyond the temple. Haridwar: Propitiously located where Ganges emerges from Himalayas, this holy city will be hosting the Mega Kumbh Mela in 2010 which happen every twelve years. Pokara: Second largest city in Nepal, peaceful tourist base camp at the doors of the mighty Annapurnas, one of the most ambitious projects on vulture conservation. Pelling: Small hill station in the neighbourhood of Darjeeling, perched on a narrow ridge with stunning view of Khangchendzonga with wonderful monasteries of Pemayangtse and Sangachoeling. |
