Sunday, July 22, 2012

Marvelous HAZRATBAL.

Kashmir....  Not for nothing is it called "Heaven on Earth!" 

You have beautiful landscapes, mystic surrounding, magnanimous people and then you have those Gorgeous looking Kashmiri women! 

But amidst this magic land you also have one thing which has attracted visitors of all cast and creed.... 

Yes its..... 

Hazratbal Shrine. 

Located  in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The construction of this particular Mosque started way back in 1968 and was completed after 11 years - '79.





The entire structure including the Dome is built in Marble.
 
Located on the banks of famous Dal - Lake, one can see its pristine white marble reflected in the waters of Dal - Lake.








On one side you see this beautiful structure, on left there is a Dal Lake followed by snowy mountains. 

Boy... the view is absolutely breathtaking!





And if you thought the mornings were good....  


Take a look @ the place once the sun goes down...










IT'S MAGICAL....
 
Well if your lucky enough, the clouds will open up and you'll be witnessing the tale unfold under the starry skies.... 


Amen! :-))






Sunday, February 19, 2012

Like A VIRGIN - AMA DABLAM.

“Mount Everest” is the highest peak on the face of the earth and was climbed from Southeast ridge for the first time in 1953 by Tenzing and Hillary. Since then the traditional route has been the most popular route traveled by thousands of trekkers each year.

Standing on top of the Everest is one incredible achievement but reaching to base nevertheless is a challenge in itself. Stamina, endurance, mental fitness and mother of all – the weather conditions is key to the success of any Himalayan expedition.


You may be supremely fit walking under the sun on given day and on next day well in jeopardy…. Not for nothing Himalayan weather is considered unpredictable.




Ama Dablam Base -Pic taken from Pangboche
Everest base camp is no doubt the most famous, frequently visited destination but, WHAT FOLLOWS BEFORE MAGNANIMOUS EVEREST IS THE MOST ALLURING – AMADABLAM.







On right side is Ama Dablam - Pic taken from Namche Bazar

The peak is 6,812 meters
(22,349 ft.) You get first glimpse of this beautiful mountain in Namche – Bazar and boy…… what follows then for next several days is the scenic beauty of this beautiful mountain….











IT DOMINATES THE ROUTE FOR SEVERAL DAYS,
IT LOOKS DIFFERENT ON EVERY TURN,
IT LOOKS DIFFERENT DURING DAY,
IT LOOKS DIFFERENT AT NIGHT!







AND WITH EACH PASSING SECOND YOU FELL AWESTRUCK BY ITS BEAUTY,


ITS A DIFFERENT ORGASM ALL TOGETHER...





BE THERE, TO BELIEVE IT....

THE MOUNTAIN CARRIES A GLOW OF A VIRGIN......... :-))