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In the hills many travellers like to do camping

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 2 Nov

In the himachal pradesh and kashmir, in the Himalaya mountains many travellers like to do camping. There are a lot of hilly rivers across the valley. Travellers love to stay in the tents to hear the sound of the hilly rivers and...

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The road makers in India have regular task to keep hilly roads usable

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 28 Oct

India's state Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are on the high Himalaya mountains. Roads are created above 8000 feet. All the borders are shared with neighbouring countries like Pakistan, China, Tibet. So BSF and military are posted...

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Those peaks which have snowfall have less vegetation

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 14 Oct

The peaks of himalaya mountains whereever there is serious snowfall during winter have less vegetation. The plants and alpine vegetation cannot stand too much snow. We arrived at a time when temp was 0 degree. But there was lovely...

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There is huge fun feeding the fishes in lakes of Himalayas.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 30 Oct 23

Whenever we entered the famous lakes of Himalaya mountains we bought the fish feeds from the stores outside the lake. All my family members in turns fed the fishes with the fish feed. The fishes used to come to the surface to have...

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From the skywalk the Himalayan range looks fascinating.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 29 Oct 23

The great Himalayan mountains separate the countries China, India, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar. It is fascinating to ride on the skywalk and look at the himalayan range. There are some of the highest peaks like Everest and...

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It is amazing that the tea plantations grow so well in the hilly slopes.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 22 Jun 23

Tibet, Nepal, India, China share the Himalayan mountains. On two sides of the slopes lovely tea plantations are grown. It is amazing that at height above 8000 feet above sea level, the tea plantations grow so well. The tea bring a...

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In Bhutan the airport is situated on foot hill so a good task for flights.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 22 May 23

It is known to everyone that flights require a long runway. They run for that distance and then pick up speed and take off. But in case of Bhutan there is huge Himalayan mountain range. The airport in the capital city in Thimphu...

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In Nepal the tea and spices bring a lot of revenue.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 29 Dec 22

The big part of Himalaya mountains which are there in India extends to Nepal. At the huge heights above 9000 feet lovely tea and spices like cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon are grown. They are sold to other countries and the...

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Where are you planning a trip coming Spring?

Tanmoy Bhattacharjee @tanmoybh (35) 17 Dec 22

Hey friends, Where are you planning a trip coming Spring? Or are you planning a trip next summer? Here in my country, we plan mainly on winter, because winter is beautiful here What is yours? You love hiking or a snorkeling?

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In the Alpine forests in Tibet and China travellers are not allowed to stop for long hours

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 7 Dec 22

In the Himalayan part of Tibet and China there are lush rhododendron forests. There are canopies from where the sky cannot be seen. As these areas are at heights above 9000 feet during winter there is a lot of fog and mist....

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In Tibet in the morning the entire Himalayan range is visible.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 26 Nov 22

The winters are long in Tibet. Near Tibet and China border the days in the winter are shorter. From the roofs of the houses the entire Himalayan range is visible. The two great peaks of Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjungha are...

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In Myanmar the Keibul Lamjao grassland extend to India

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 26 Sep 22

The two countries India and Myanmar are separated only by himalaya mountains. Very interesting enough, the Keibul Lamjao National Park or grassland begins in Myanmar and enters India in the state of Manipur. There are tall...

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In Myanmar the sun sets early

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 25 Sep 22

Myanmar is mostly situated in the hills. The Himalaya mountains cover a big portion of the country. The sun sets early in the place. There are lovely greenery around the hills. The country gets a lot of rainfall hence the hills...

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In Myanmar the valleys and hills are lovely.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 25 Aug 22

Myanmar is situated around 13000 feet above sea level. India is separated from Myanmar by the Himalaya mountains. The hills and valleys create scenic background for the place. There is lovely greenery around as the country...

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In Paro in Bhutan the red rice plantations are surrounded by vegetable farms.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 18 Jul 22

The entire country of Bhutan is covered by himalaya mountains. In Paro, at a height of 7000 feet, the red rice plantations are surrounded by vegetable farms. The vegetables include potatoes, sweet potatoes and cabbage. In India...

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In the India Nepal border the onion and garlic plantations are nurtured in monsoon.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 18 Jul 22

The himalaya mountains separate the countries of Nepal and Bhutan with India. On the foot hills and valleys the crops are planted. The onion and the garlic plantations are nurtured in the monsoon season. At this stage they are...

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Near the war memorial in Manipur the great Himalayan range is visible.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 3 Aug 20

Imphal, the capital city of Manipur is situated in the foot hills of Himalayas. From the War Memorial situated at the outskirts of Imphal, the great Himalayan range of mountains and lush greenery are visible. Travellers love the...

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Mount Everest is visible again from India

nawala @nawala123 (20871) • Indonesia 9 May 20

i read some news informing that Mount Everest is visible from India after more than 30 years. Since the massive industrialzation in india, mount everest is hidden or covered by air polutan like smoke. Now it is lockdown in some...

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New treatmet of Coronavirus?

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 27 Mar 20

The scientists are searching for help to avoid this pandemic to spread..Just read about the people in Himalaya, who hardly ever get sick, and there are many old nature foods, and old medicines that may help - here is one -...

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Phoentsholling is attractive destination in Bhutan.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23251) 15 May 17

Indians entire Bhutan from the city Phoentsholling which is situated in the foot hills. But it is a picturesque city. From there the great Himalayas are visible. It has its own natural beauty. Indians get their permits from Visa...