PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the May 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Take some time out to indulge in the top 27 road trips in India to know you and your people better. After all, Travel is a luxury. Travelling on road on your own is a better one.
This little known destination provides varied fairy tale like landscapes travelling from the lush green to the high altitude desert areas...
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PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the July 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Take some time out to indulge in the top 27 road trips in India to know you and your people better. After all, Travel is a luxury. Travelling on road on your own is a better one.
This little known destination provides varied fairy tale like landscapes travelling from the lush green to the high altitude desert areas...
Excellent value, it also fits in just 1 week!
PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the July 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Pecha Kuch – Trips You Should Definitely Make In Your Lifetime- By Sanjay P ACompassites Navigator
Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (six minutes and 40 seconds in total). Compassites held Pecha Kucha session as team activity. This session is about "Trips You Should Definitely Make In Your Lifetime" *All company names, product names, logos, images included in this presentation may be registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. No copyright violation intended on images sourced from Google searches.
Indian Panorama offers online Tour booking to Visit Kerala,Tamilnadu,karnataka,goa,pondicherry,andhrapradesh with customized Complete South India Tour Packages.
This is a very comprehensive, near month-long tour of South India.
Taking you in a great arc from Chennai in the south east, down through the culturally rich plains of Tamil Nadu, across into verdant and scenic Kerala, and up into Karnataka where you’ll see evidence of some of India’s great civilizations of the past. This itinerary finishes in cosmopolitan Mumbai.
The story of Indian Panorama stretches back 25 years when Faith, a New Zea lander on a backpacking trip, visited India for the first time and fell irrevocably in love with the place. She made her home in South India, and initially the company she founded was based on escorted group tours.
Shortly afterwards, Pandian became involved, and the roots of the company which we are today began to form in the late 90s and over the early 2000s. We now specialize in assisted, independent travel and our organization has grown steadily.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour (Tibet - China)
Mount Kailash is in western Tibet is a mountain commonly sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos, those adherents of ancient animistic beliefs. In Sanskrit, it is called “Mt. Meru or Sumeru”, In Hindi,”Kailash or Crystal Shinning”. To Tibetans it is Kang Rimpoche or the “Precious Jewel of Snow”. It rises from the shores of the sacred Mansarovar Lake (4600 m) soaring to 6723m.
With immense pleasure we introduce ourselves as leading agency for promoting Panch Kailash tours in the mystical and sacred "Valley of Himalayas". With our meticulous planning we assure you the best services and comforts. Your safety is our prime concern and we take special care and provide necessary acclimatization when the problem creeps in trekking in an unconditional weather.
With our experienced & professional staff we provide customized services to suit your budget and promise to execute each of the tour immaculately. Our suggested itineraries are given for your quick reference and you can make all desired clarifications before you book with us. Shree Manimahesh Travels team comprising of professionally qualified & experienced members. Our team members have years of experience of working on Himalayas and our associate service providers are among the best available in this region.
*prices mentioned are subject to change without notice
At The Real Asia DMC, we believe in “Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets.” We always target at making your trip high on reward and low on stress. Our Team ensure that you have once in a lifetime experience that is extraordinarily stupendous. visit us at therealasiadmc.com
PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the September 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Top 20 waterfalls in pakistan and how to get thereWaliImranKhalil
These top 20 gorgeous waterfalls in Pakistan have been selected out of a total of 60 all across the country. The criterion for selection was their beauty, grandness, and relatively easy accessibility to families.
Pune is fortunate to have beautiful retreats and majestic hill stations. Sandwiched between the Sahyadri mountain range in the north and the Western Ghats in the south, the city is in a good location for travellers. In the Western Ghats near Pune, any kind of traveller can find a picnic spot, whether they’re looking for historic forts, spotless beaches, breathtaking scenery, or gushing waterfalls.
No doubt that Chopta is a small region. You might have heard about one phrase that sometimes a small packet can sometimes do huge and big bangs so same with this peaceful destination Chopta
More information check our website:-
https://mysterioustrip.com/adventure-sports-chopta/
The new year starts with a new look Kunzum Travel Magazine.
Travel with us to Israel for yoga in the desert. Visit seven places in India if you are seeking inspiration to write. Figure how women drop everything to travel. Check into two great hotels - the Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur and the Baghvan by Taj Safaris at Pench National Park.
And there are gadgets for travellers - the iPhone 6, Blackberry Passport, the new Kindle and more. With a few books thrown in for good measure.
We travel. What do you do?
Visit us at http://kunzum.com or contact us at wetravel@kunzum.com
PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the November 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Pecha Kuch – Trips You Should Definitely Make In Your Lifetime- By Sanjay P ACompassites Navigator
Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (six minutes and 40 seconds in total). Compassites held Pecha Kucha session as team activity. This session is about "Trips You Should Definitely Make In Your Lifetime" *All company names, product names, logos, images included in this presentation may be registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. No copyright violation intended on images sourced from Google searches.
Indian Panorama offers online Tour booking to Visit Kerala,Tamilnadu,karnataka,goa,pondicherry,andhrapradesh with customized Complete South India Tour Packages.
This is a very comprehensive, near month-long tour of South India.
Taking you in a great arc from Chennai in the south east, down through the culturally rich plains of Tamil Nadu, across into verdant and scenic Kerala, and up into Karnataka where you’ll see evidence of some of India’s great civilizations of the past. This itinerary finishes in cosmopolitan Mumbai.
The story of Indian Panorama stretches back 25 years when Faith, a New Zea lander on a backpacking trip, visited India for the first time and fell irrevocably in love with the place. She made her home in South India, and initially the company she founded was based on escorted group tours.
Shortly afterwards, Pandian became involved, and the roots of the company which we are today began to form in the late 90s and over the early 2000s. We now specialize in assisted, independent travel and our organization has grown steadily.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour (Tibet - China)
Mount Kailash is in western Tibet is a mountain commonly sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos, those adherents of ancient animistic beliefs. In Sanskrit, it is called “Mt. Meru or Sumeru”, In Hindi,”Kailash or Crystal Shinning”. To Tibetans it is Kang Rimpoche or the “Precious Jewel of Snow”. It rises from the shores of the sacred Mansarovar Lake (4600 m) soaring to 6723m.
With immense pleasure we introduce ourselves as leading agency for promoting Panch Kailash tours in the mystical and sacred "Valley of Himalayas". With our meticulous planning we assure you the best services and comforts. Your safety is our prime concern and we take special care and provide necessary acclimatization when the problem creeps in trekking in an unconditional weather.
With our experienced & professional staff we provide customized services to suit your budget and promise to execute each of the tour immaculately. Our suggested itineraries are given for your quick reference and you can make all desired clarifications before you book with us. Shree Manimahesh Travels team comprising of professionally qualified & experienced members. Our team members have years of experience of working on Himalayas and our associate service providers are among the best available in this region.
*prices mentioned are subject to change without notice
At The Real Asia DMC, we believe in “Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets.” We always target at making your trip high on reward and low on stress. Our Team ensure that you have once in a lifetime experience that is extraordinarily stupendous. visit us at therealasiadmc.com
PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the September 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
Top 20 waterfalls in pakistan and how to get thereWaliImranKhalil
These top 20 gorgeous waterfalls in Pakistan have been selected out of a total of 60 all across the country. The criterion for selection was their beauty, grandness, and relatively easy accessibility to families.
Pune is fortunate to have beautiful retreats and majestic hill stations. Sandwiched between the Sahyadri mountain range in the north and the Western Ghats in the south, the city is in a good location for travellers. In the Western Ghats near Pune, any kind of traveller can find a picnic spot, whether they’re looking for historic forts, spotless beaches, breathtaking scenery, or gushing waterfalls.
No doubt that Chopta is a small region. You might have heard about one phrase that sometimes a small packet can sometimes do huge and big bangs so same with this peaceful destination Chopta
More information check our website:-
https://mysterioustrip.com/adventure-sports-chopta/
The new year starts with a new look Kunzum Travel Magazine.
Travel with us to Israel for yoga in the desert. Visit seven places in India if you are seeking inspiration to write. Figure how women drop everything to travel. Check into two great hotels - the Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur and the Baghvan by Taj Safaris at Pench National Park.
And there are gadgets for travellers - the iPhone 6, Blackberry Passport, the new Kindle and more. With a few books thrown in for good measure.
We travel. What do you do?
Visit us at http://kunzum.com or contact us at wetravel@kunzum.com
PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the November 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.
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Check out the August 15, 2013 edition of the Kunzum Magazine - and join us in our travels through images and stories. This edition has a special focus on Portraits of Young Indians. We also cover music, books, films, apps, tech and more for travellers. Download the edition and enjoy.
Don't miss any forthcoming issues - out on the 1st and 15th of every month. For more, visit http://kunzum.com/mag.
Goa to Hampi with Gul Panag: Ford India - National Geographic Episode Round-Upkunzum
When someone loves the road as much as you do, then travelling with them can be a treat in itself.
So it was when I travelled with Gul Panag when shooting for the My Endeavour alterrain series produced by Ford India and National Geographic. Gul loves her wheels - and she can be in her elements when on the driver’s seat of a good car. Like Ford’s SUV, the Endeavour alterrain edition (http://www.india.ford.com/suvs/endeavour).
The journey started on the beaches of Goa, and we kept to the Arabian Sea coastline down to Karnataka, with stops at Karwar and Gokarna. Gul then took a turn towards the interiors of the state, driving on roads cutting through beautiful forest belts and hilly terrain all the way to Hampi. She was on an endeavour of her own - in search of material for a possible coffee table book, or a travelogue.
Did she fulfill her quest? To some extent for sure. Six days was never going to be enough - but I am sure it provided a starting point for her to revisit these places in the future to get enough for a book. In the meantime, her journey definitely made for good viewing on television - her show based on this drive was aired on National Geographic channel in India on June 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Did you watch the show? Whether you did or not, join me on the journey from another vantage point - through images.
Have a look at more pictures from the trip at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151344332960770.1073741835.108449295769. And watch the curtain raiser on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ph_A8TLsuM.
Ladakh, located in the high altitude Himalayas in northern India, is the sacred land of Buddhists. Staying isolated from the rest of the world for a good part of the year has enabled Ladakhis to preserve and practice their religion like they have for centuries. And it shows in the Buddhist festivals, annual events at most monasteries.
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You have to hand it to the Buddhists. For centuries they have gone about practicing and preserving their religion, not diluting its essence over generations, and continuing to command the respect and veneration of the followers of this faith. Their art and architecture has been admirable throughout - and they managed to perch their installations on sites you can barely trudge up to. Modern day builders cannot emulate these. Go on the Buddhist circuit in Ladakh to feel all this for yourself.
Read more interactive e-books by Kunzum at http://kunzum.com/books.
Is Kaziranga the best national park in India? Most wildlife enthusiasts would answer with a resounding yes. The reserve is no less than a carnival of animals and birds living amidst forests, tall grasses, reeds, marshes and shallow pools. Come, enjoy the jungle safari in pictures before you head out for the real thing.
Come, join us in Kaziranga through this e-book. Check out more titles at http://kunzum.com/books.
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PhotoTalkies Magazine - May 2014
1. PHOTOtalkies
May 2014 Issue 04
A Joint Initiative of Kunzum and ZEISS
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
FOR THE iPAD
SONY XPERIA Z2
Jungle Safari
CHITWAN, NEPAL
SUMMER DRIVE
TO KASHMIR ON
KUNZUM
ROUTE K11 WINDOWS PHONE UPDATE
2. HIT THE ROAD - ON A KUNZUM ROUTE
Personally, I derive the greatest joy from travelling on the road. I can drive endlessly, watching
landscapes pass by, stopping when I like - to smell the flowers, the breathe the air, to admire
buildings, and meeting people.
While we all have our preferences, I would strongly endorse a road trip at least once - and I am
sure you will be hooked to the idea. Ask me. I have driven close to 80,000 kms (50,000 miles) in
India, Nepal and Bhutan alone. And it still feels I have barely begun my journey.
To make it easier for you, I have documented my journeys in the form of route guides and itiner-
aries. And these are all numbered. You will find a few of these in my books and blog (http://kun-
zum.com), but many more are on the way in the coming weeks and months.
To whet your appetite, the cover story is on Kunzum Route K11 - where else but to picturesque
Kashmir. It’s summer, and the mountains are calling all of us. When you go to such terrains, you
really do want your own car or bike - this is how you can truly explore what lies away from the
beaten trail. Go, drive.
For those who love the wild, we visit the Chitwan National Park in Nepal - one of the best re-
serves you can go to in the world. And then we have the usual pieces on technology and pho-
tography for travellers and shutterbugs.
Let’s keep clicking together. And sharing our stories. Pictorially. Shot with a ZEISS.
AJAY JAIN
ajay@ajayjain.com
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CONTENTS
Summer Drive to Kashmir on Kunzum Route K11 05
Jungle Safari
CHITWAN, NEPAL 22
SONY Xperia Z2 36
Adobe Lightroom: Now on the iPad 37
Window Phone gets a Snappy Update 39
A New Flickr inTown 41
4.
5. A road sign in Kashmir.
There are others that read
‘Kashmir is the fruit bowl of
the country’ and ‘Kashmir is
a flower bed’
If there is one thing to be envied in earlier
generations, it is their good fortune to have
seen Kashmir at its bountiful best. Over the
last quarter of a century, terrorism and global
warming - not to forget unplanned growth -
have taken a toll on what was described as
paradise by the Mughal rulers.paradise by the Mughal rulers.
Fortunately, Mother Nature is made of sterner
stuff. While some of the sheen may have gone
from Kashmir �s beauty, there is still much to
go back for. Not once, but many times over.
And each time you will have new stories to
discover, new sights to see, and new memories
to cherish.to cherish.
Get going on Kunzum Route K11 to
experience what is still a paradise in many
ways.
PhotoTalkies by Kunzum and ZEISS
6. LEG 1
Delhi to Jammu / 629 kms (393 miles) / 10:59 hrs
The condition of roads is excellent almost throughout on this leg. You may encounter some flyover and highway construction
activities on the way. These may slow you down a bit, with a promise of faster traffic in the future.
► Delhi (Rajghat) - Delhi / Haryana Border: 33 Kms (21 miles), 0:26 hrs
►Delhi / Haryana Border - Barista Coffee: 23 Kms (14 miles), 0:17 hrs - Located on the left side of highway. If you prefer, there
is a Café Coffee Dis a Café Coffee Day just 2 kms down and a very nice multi cuisine restaurant Haveli soon after; I think the latter is open 24 hours.
A milestone
indicatingJammu is9 kms(5.5 miles)away
7. ► Barista Coffee - Samalkha: 23 Kms (14 miles), 0:12 hrs
► Samalkha - Panipat: 17 kms (11 miles), 0:10 hrs - Stick to the central lanes as you approach Panipat so you can take the flyover
over the city – if you go through the city below the flyover, it could take you as long as 30 minutes to cross.
► Panipat - Barista Coffee: 31 kms (19 miles), 0:26 hrs - Located on opposite side of highway. Open 24 hours.
► Barista Coffee - Savoy Greens Food Court (next to Karni Lake in Karnal): 13 kms (8 miles), 0:13 hrs - The Savoy Greens
is one of the better places to eat on the highway. The food court offers a selection of McDonalds, Costa Coffee, Subway, Domino’s
Pizza,Pizza, Kwality (North Indian dishes), a South Indian counter besides others.
► Savoy Greens Food Court (next to Karni Lake in Karnal) - Karnal Toll Plaza: 16 kms (10 miles), 0:14 hrs - Paid Rs. 81
► Karnal Toll Plaza - Kurukshetra / Pipli Crossing: 13 kms (8 miles), 0:11 hrs
► Kurukshetra / Pipli Crossing - Ambala: 43 kms (27 miles), 0:36 hrs - Just after the town there is the Saagar Ratna restaurant
(serving south and north Indian cuisines, they usually do a good job). You may tank up at or before Ambala. Fuel is cheaper in
Haryana than in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
► Ambala - Ludhiana: 118 Kms (74 miles), 2:10 hrs - Traffic can be a little slow crossing
Ludhiana.Ludhiana.
► Ludhiana - Phagwara: 43 Kms (27 miles), 1:00 hrs
► Phagwara - Jalandhar: 21 Kms (13 miles), 0:24 hrs - You will find many eateries on the highway just before Jalandhar including
McDonalds. Recommended is Haveli.
► Jalandhar - Pathankot: 117 Kms (73 miles), 1:53 hrs - Take the NH1A from here – you have to take two turns in Jalandhar,
watch out for signs to Pathankot.
► Pathankot - Jammu: 118 Kms (74 miles), 2:47 hrs - Take a night halt here; it is also the ideal place to stay if you are headed to
VVaishno Devi, the holy Hindu spot.
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8. LEG 2
Jammu to Pahalgam / 287 kms (179 miles) / 7:34 hrs
► Jammu - Udhampur: 62 Kms (39 miles), 1:36 hrs - You should take a diversion in Udhampur for the ancient temples at
Kiramchi, 8 kms (5 miles) from Udhampur. You can get there only if you ask locals for directions – you have to turn from Supply
Chowk.
► Udhampur - Kud: 40 Kms (25 miles), 1:00 hrs - Take a break
here for the Indian sweethere for the Indian sweet Patisa – Kud is famous for this.
► Kud - Patnitop: 8 Kms (5 miles), 0:13 hrs - Stop for views if
you wish to.
► Patnitop - Peerah: 27 Kms (17 miles), 0:39 hrs - Peerah is
famous for freshly cooked Rajma – Chawal served with Chutney
and Ghee – don’t miss it; you may anyway be hungry by now.
► Peerah - Jawahar Tunnel: 70 Kms (44 miles), 2:03 hrs -
The tunnel connectsThe tunnel connects Kashmir valley to the rest of the country by
road; close this and no traffic can get through.
► Jawahar Tunnel - Titanic View Point: 6 Kms (4 miles),
0:17 hrs - The first view of the Kashmir Valley can be had from
here – a tea stall serves beverages and snacks.
► Titanic View Point - Anantnag: 34 Kms (21 miles),
0:45 hrs - Turn at Anantnag for either Srinagar or Pahalgam.
►► Anantnag - Matan: 6 Kms (4 miles), 0:12 hrs - Take a break
here for the spectacular Martanda Sun Temple. If running short
of time, you can do this on the way from Pahalgam to Srinagar.
► Matan - Pahalgam: 34 Kms (21 miles), 0:49 hrs - One of the
most beautiful places in the Indian Himalayas. Read Kunzum
Travel List #16 for more on Pahalgam.
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10. Start from Jammu at the crack of dawn - it will leave you with time to enjoy some of the surprises on the way.
You will notice many signs pointing to ancient temples, forts and palaces. These are usually all a few miles off the
highway, and maintained mostly by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Take detours for all those that
catch your attention.
Especially for the temples at Kiramchi. There is almost nothing known about the seven ancient temples in Kiramchi.
Forget outsiders, most residents of the state don’t know about their existence either. They are no less than a little
wonder hidden on a path less tawonder hidden on a path less taken. Theories abound: The temples are probably dated circa 8th-9th century A.D.
Kiramchi may have been founded much earlier though by Raja (King)
Kichak, a contemporary of the Pandavas of Mahabharata – going
back a few Millennia. The only certainty: it was the capital of the
Bhutial dynasty before the Bhuti kingdom was given up to Raja
Gulab Singh in 1834.
As I admired these temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and one
to Maa (Mother) Durga, I could doffto Maa (Mother) Durga, I could doff my [sun protection] hat
to the architects of this complex. And, surprisingly, to the
ASI who have maintained it so well despite the remoteness.
Of course, none of the caretakers had answers beyond
what was given in the official catalog. Including about the
many excavations of human, animal and religious forms
exhibited in a room.
EnjEnjoy the sights in the meantime.
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11. Welcome to Kashmir Valley
The light at the end of this dimly lit tunnel is the heavenly Kashmir Valley – and its first sighting tells you why India and Pakistan
want it all for themselves.
I drove through the 2.8 km (1.8 miles) Jawahar Tunnel (heavily guarded, no photos allowed – blow up this tunnel and all road links
are gone; it is named after independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru) to be greeted by a sign, ‘The first view of the
Kashmir Valley’ at Titanic Point. A shack sells tea and snacks here – a strategically sensible move to cater to tourists who almost
alalways stop here.
As I looked around, the famous words of Mughal Emperor Jahangir kept playing in my mind. “If there is heaven on Earth, it is here,
it is here, it is here,” was his exclamation when he first came here in the 17th century A.D. The words still ring true.
The first view of the
Kashmir Valley after
crossing Jawahar
Tunnel
12. Sun Temple
The Martanda (Sun)
Temple near Matan.
It was raining when
I was there – can
you make out
everything is wet?
13. No spotlights for the Martanda Sun Temple in Matan
The Martanda (Sun) Temple near Matan is another of the many hidden wonders of Kashmir. The first thought to
cross my mind when I saw it: why is this not more famous? The Sun Temple in Konark in Orissa is known to all, and
this one deserves no less attention. Again, well maintained by the ASI. I even found a guide who showed me
around – here go some factoids he shared:
• Built by Lalitaditya Muktapada circa 724-61 AD.
• Devri stone used for construction – without a• Devri stone used for construction – without any cement – all pieces interlock with one another.
• Has four gates, the main one was higher than the main shrine.
• Weather caused a lot of stones to erode; a fire had caused significant damage to the structure quite some
time back.
• Surrounding villages abandoned and resettled thrice
• Images carved into the stones used in the temple include those of the rivers Ganga and Jamuna and
Hindu Gods Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and Krishna.
• Platforms around the cent• Platforms around the central shrine had smaller temples at one time.
• Water in pool comes through channels from Sheshnag, 50 kms (31 miles) away near Pahalgam.
• 84 rooms for stay make the perimeter of the compound.
• Foundation of the central shrine is 18 feet deep.
• There are earthen pots, 5” deep and 3.5” diameter sunk into the ground and were used for offerings and
food.
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14. Pahalgam: Leaving you breathless
If you have ever been to Pahalgam, the vivid imagery of driving
the winding roads along the Lidder river with towering peaks in the
background will always stay with you. And when these are
accentuated with a light drizzle, dusky skies and misty columns on
mountain tops, happiness is the only sentiment you will feel.
The Lidder
river in
Pahalgam
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15. God made Pahalgam for only one reason: as a place to stand and
stare. At the snow peaks (I was lucky to witness fresh snowfall),
the meadows, the well manicured gardens, trees and the Lidder
river gurgling amidst all this beauty. You could (I didn’t) take a
pony ride to the “Dear ” Park, Tulian Lake or the meadows of
Baisaran if you so desire. Go, savour Pahalgam.
A View
in
Pahalgam
16. LEG 3
Pahalgam - Srinagar
95 kms (59 miles) / 2:30 hrs
► Pahalgam - Anantnag: 40 Kms (25 miles), 1:00 hrs
► Anantnag - Srinagar: 55 Kms (34 miles), 1:30 hrs -
The first sight of Srinagar and you know you are in
heheaven.
LEG 4
Srinagar - Gulmarg and back
► Srinagar - Gulmarg: 56 Kms (35 miles), 1:40 hrs -
Stunning slopes for those who want to ski down.
► Gulmarg - Srinagar: 56 Kms (35 miles), 1:40 hrs
LEG 5
SriSrinagar - Sonamarg
86 kms (54 miles) / 2:30 hrs
► Srinagar - Sonamarg: 86 Kms (54 miles),
2:30 hrs - Sonamarg is stunning with its awesome
landscapes. From Sonamarg, you can either return to
Srinagar or continue on to Ladakh on Kunzum Route
K11.
A milestone
indicating the
distance to Srinagar
17. View of the Snowy Ski Slopes of Gulmarg
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18. View of the
Snowy Ski Slopes
of Gulmarg
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20. The Hazratbal shrine. The
beautiful structure on the
banks of the Dal Lake has an
uncommon architectural
feature: it has a dome and
a single minaret.
Images
from
Srinagar
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21.
22. Chitwan
National
Park
The Chitwan National Park was completely wild and a
hunting ground of the Rana rulers until the 1950s. Guest
lists included royalty and Who’s Who from Europe and
India. Hundreds of elephants were used in the hunts and
manytigers, rhinos and leopards were killed – but their
population was largely restored due to long gaps between
the hunts.the hunts.
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23. The area was inhabited in pockets by the Tharus who had built a resistance to malaria, endemic to the region. In the 1950s, vast
swathes of the forest were cleared to eradicate malaria and to settle people from the hills seeking better economic opportunities.
However, such a large and sudden influx of people, mostly those who had not known how to live in harmony with the forest and its
residents, led to greater man-animal conflicts. Poaching rose sharply - the number of rhinos declined from 800 to under 200, and
tiger population also dipped dramatically.
In 1962, a portion of Chitwan valley south of the Rapti river was declared a wildlife sanctuary. And upgraded to Royal Chitwan
NationalNational Park in 1973. Things have only improved since then: the park currently has over 400 rhinos and 65 tigers. The 932 sq. kms
(360 sq. miles) park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Join me in a safari through one of the most amazing
wildlife reserves on the planet. The park’s ecosystem includes the Churia Hills, Ox-bow lakes and the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers.
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24. Attacked by a rhino - almost
Other than Kaziranga in Assam in India, Chitwan is the only
reserve in the subcontinent where rhinos roam all over and
are relatively easy to spot. I saw not one, but many. Singles,
couples, kid rhinos, mom with kid – they were all over. Some
even made picture-perfect poses for me. I got a view from atop
an elephant and at eye level when on foot.
an elephant and at eye level when on foot.
The closest we got to a rhino was one lurking in the tall
grasses 20 feet away. As I fiddled with my camera, I heard
some snorts followed by a commotion. My guide was beating
a stick on the ground, making some incoherent noises and
gesticulating in the direction of the rhino. A long one minute
later, the rhino walked away.
What was this all about? The guide told me the rhino was
What was this all about? The guide told me the rhino was
possibly going to attack us. It usually does not, but it may have
felt disturbed for the wrong reasons. Maybe it was protecting
its baby not visible to us. Had it decided to attack, what would
our options have been? Pray. Run in any direction. And then
pray that it does not follow you. You cannot outrun this animal;
even if you were in a SUV, it can easily overturn one by
ramming into it. It was our lucky day.
ramming into it. It was our lucky day.
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25. A walk in the jungle
Imagine going for a walk in a wild jungle where a tiger or a
leopard could well be lurking a few feet away from you. Led by
an able guide Kalu, I spent three hours in what was certainly a
new experience.
Highlights:
** Was lucky to sight three Great Hornbills – an enormous bird
distinguished by a yellow line through its wings and a white tail
marked with one black band – but they were flying around too
fast to capture on camera. And you can hear these birds before
you see them – the heavy flapping sound carries through the
air and, before you know it, the bird swooshes by you at
supersonic speeds.
* Heard cries of deer and mon* Heard cries of deer and monkeys indicating
the presence of a tiger nearby – but was out
of luck when it came to sighting the cat.
A view
of the
beautifulforests ofChitwan
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26. How do you tell a
guest you need to
take a leak when in
the forest?
“Excuse me, I am
just going to the
bbush. Back in a
minute,” said my
guide Kalu. Graceful.
* Caught a fleeting glimpse of a Barking Deer. I heard its cries
soon after, piercing through the silence, sounding like a dog
bark. It was a cry of warning - usually reserved when there are
predators close by, but this may have been a warning against
us humans.
* Saw trees with tiger and sloth bear claw marks. And also
some where deer and rhinos had rubbed against them. Picsome where deer and rhinos had rubbed against them. Picked
up white hair of a tiger from the bark of a tree – kept it in my
wallet but lost the fine, almost invisible strand before I got
home.
* Spotted a group of Gaurs (Wild Buffalo) in a clump of trees –
but was warned against going too close. Usually they are shy
and wary, and feed on fresh grass, but it is never a good idea
to surprise ato surprise any animals – especially when they weigh up to a
ton and can stand up to 6 feet tall.
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33. A Tharu couple
out to catch fish
in the Narayani
river
Tharu women catching fish
in the shallow rapids of a
stream off the Narayani
river; their nets trap fish,
mud and small stones
and rocks from which they
ppick out the edible stuff and
throw the rest back.
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36. Sony Xperia Z2
It is not often that one comes across a phone that
does pretty much everything - and we mean
everything - that you expect it to. The Xperia Z2 from
Sony belongs to that rare species. We think that Sony
has pretty much thrown its very best at the device
(hence the headline) - it has got almost e
verything that you would want. Full HD display?
Check. 20.7-megapixel camera with Exmor sensor?
Check. Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor?
Check. Expandable memory? Check. All the
connectivity options you would want including NFC?
Check. Latest version of Android? Check. Round
that off with a design that is eye-catching if a little
predictable (the typical Xperia look which is a metal
frame sandwiched between two layers of glass) and
you have a behemoth in your hands. No, it is not the
easiest to handle (it is almost half a foot long), but
hey it is water and dust resistant, works at the rate of
knots, has decent battery life (a day of solid use) and
takes staggeringly good photographs and also shoots
4k Video. There will be those who will wonder why
they would not opt for an iPhone at this price point.
Our answer would be to simply ask them to read this
piece again and make up their minds. This finally is
the best of Sony in a phone.
Sony Xperia Z Price: Rs. 49,990
SONY THROWS THE KITCHEN SINK AT
THE SMARTPHONE
NIMISH DUBEY
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37. Adobe Lightroom When it comes to photo editing and organising,
professionals swear by Adobe’s famous Lightroom s
oftware. Well, now you can get a lot of the same
software without having to lug a notebook around -
Adobe has announce Lightroom mobile for the iPad. The
app comes with with a number of editing tools,
including the option to play around with exposure,
saturation, highlights and colour temperature. It also has
Adobe’s tone presets for those who like using them (you
cannot use custom presets though - that remains
notebook territory). There are some uniquely iPad
touches too - a double finger tap brings up a histogram,
a three finger tap brings up the original version of the
image you were working on. You can synchronise all
your tweaks with a desktop running Lightroom 5 and
well, in what we think is a touch that a lot of
photographers will love, you will be able to edit RAW
images using the Preview Mode. And a small note needs
to be added: the tools here are not the‘basic’types that
you encounter in most free photo editing software.
Nope, this is the real McCoy with detail and intricacy
aplenty. Of course, this does not come cheap - you have
to be a member of the Photoshop Photograpy Program
(Rs 499 per month) to be able to use it. A bit expensive?
Perhaps. But if you are serious about editing your
photographs and are sick and tired of carrying your
computer around, then this is perhaps the best option
for you. And oh yes, it works perfectly even on the iPad 2
or the original iPad mini - all you need is iOS 7.
Available from: iTunes App Store
Price: Free (subscription needed for regular use)
NOW ON THE IPAD
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NIMISH DUBEY
38.
39. WINDOWS PHONE
GETS A SNAPPY UPDATE
All the talk in tech town has been of Cortana (Microsoft’s
answer to Siri - a virtual assistant who answers your
queries) and of the notification bar, but the fact is that the
new update to Windows Phone 8 announced by Microsoft
also brings some very significant improvements to those
who love photography. Microsoft has totally changed the
stock photography app for Windows Phone 8.1. The left
side of the app will now have shortcuts to different settings
while the right will give you access to photo mode, video
mode and well, here’s a bit of a surprise, a burst mode. The
whole look and feel of the app is a whole lot more clean
than in the past, and in a very neat touch, you also get
the option of customizing the settings on the left, so in
essence, you will be getting more control over the camera
experience. The camera roll has also been given a make-
over allowing for faster scrolling and well, if you are using a
Lumia, you will be delighted to know that the Creative
Studio app has been given a boost, letting you do much
more with your photographs. The best part? The update
will be totally free and will be available for ALL Windows
Phone 8 devices - that’s right, whether you have the basic
Lumia 520 or the high-end Lumia 1520, you will be able
to do far more with your device’s camera once Windows
Phone 8.1 comes along (and it is expected in late May-
early June).
NIMISH DUBEY
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41. Instagram might be making more waves and grabbing more
attention, but for those who take their photography
seriously, Flickr is the image sharing social network of choice,
not least because it allows you to store images in their
original resolution and offers you a titanic 1 TB of online
storage. And now Yahoo! has given Flickr a significant
makeover. Flickr 3.0, which is available for both iOS and
Android, comes with a whole new interface which is much
more phone-friendly, even if it is a bit reminiscent of
Instagram. You can now surf through images uploaded by
your friends and followers and also add your own - the app
comes with its own set of filters, letting you add some nifty
effects, again without compromising on image resolution.
Also, unlike Instagram, here the filters are‘live’, meaning you
can actually use them while taking a photograph and not
just after you have taken it. Round that off with the ability to
share images to other social networks and upload up to thirty
seconds of video, and the new Flickr comes across as a very
handy app indeed for those who like their photography in
high resolution. We just wish it had an iPad app too, and was
available on Lumia devices (which have the best cameras) too.
But what the heck, no one’s perfect.
Available from: iTune App Store, Google Play
Price: Free
NIMISH DUBEY
THERE’S A NEW
FLICKR INTOWN
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42.
About
Ajay Jain
Ajay Jain is a full time
writer and photographer,
and has authored eight
paperback books and over
30 e-books. He promotes30 e-books. He promotes
his photography as
collectible art, runs the
popular Kunzum Travel
Cafe in New Delhi and publishes e-magazines on
travel and photography.
He is also a regular speaker on Mindful Travel,
Personal Branding, Photography and BusinessPersonal Branding, Photography and Business
Networking. All his creative ideas came to the
fore only after he started travelling - mindfully.
He has pursued careers in Information
Technology and Sports Management before he
took up journalism and writing. He holds
degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Business
Management and Journalism.Management and Journalism.
More on Ajay Jain at http://ajayjain.com.
Connect with him at ajay@ajayjain.com
+91.9910044476. Or call his office
at +91.9650702777.
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