Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts

AlphaKilo · 31st August 2012, 22:47

Sir, what physiotheraphy?

Seems like J&K is Maruti's forte. I managed to spot only one Chevy beat, One i10 and Sumos mostly. otherwise, its all Wagon R's and Altos ruling the roads. I saw one Dzire. Did you guys check was it a Dzire tour or the new Dzire which has under "Butt" physiotheraphy?

Some of the greenery for sure will put Bavaria to shame! Taking the liberty of doing a small comparison.
Source: The picture is mine. cross posting from https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M...0/DSC03463.JPG

hvkumar · 31st August 2012, 23:58

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Originally Posted by kesri

HVK, Have you got the GPS route file uploaded anywhere? Want to see it in Google Earth. Thanks.
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Yes, I have the complete GPS tracks of the full circuit. Will upload once TL is complete. But we will have a personal sitting in our own neighbourhood soon!

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Originally Posted by parsh

Laluks/HVK, class greenery all the way in the last few legs, out of these world, superb captures. Why does Madam Safari lag behind so much in some of the places? Was it intended for matter of photography? Or did it need tackling such terrains more carefully than Scorp (just to understand if the vehicle's behavior is responsible as such)?

Well, I do not listen to Pancham - in fact, I shut off music totally in the hills.
I also drive fast - too fast, some say - so I end up way ahead, which is good for Lalu because I then stop & he gets more opportunities to get his photos! In all the roads you see, I drove mostly in third gear, slipping into second - and rarely first - only in the steep hairpin climbs or descents.

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Originally Posted by AlphaKilo

Seems like J&K is Maruti's forte. I managed to spot only one Chevy beat, One i10 and Sumos mostly. otherwise, its all Wagon R's and Altos ruling the roads. I saw one Dzire. Did you guys check was it a Dzire tour or the new Dzire which has under "Butt" physiotheraphy?

Also a larger fort for Tata - Sumos & trucks.

kesri · 1st September 2012, 06:04

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

Yes, I have the complete GPS tracks of the full circuit. Will upload once TL is complete. But we will have a personal sitting in our own neighbourhood soon!

Thanks! Good idea "neighborhood meet"

Want to quiz you on how to do this circuit on local buses or share-jeeps. But lets meet only after I have studied the KML for 2-3 days.

Again, a wonderful TL by you and Laluks.
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laluks · 1st September 2012, 09:43

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

HVK surprises us by deciding to take us to Jai.

Bhaderwah Town from a height

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We go to the right

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 09:57

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

We drive towards Jai

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We cross Chinta

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We reached Jai by 14:30 hours

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:07

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

Some people were already there, with blaring bollywood numbers from their puny car stereos

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Igloos

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I would have preferred this

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Waste Bin - the damage to the place is already done, see the litter

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:18

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

We found a bench

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We promptly anchored ourselves there

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Igloos in the background

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I would have loved it if they left it this way!

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:22

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

HVK wanted some pictures for his album

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:26

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

The igloos

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Interior of the Igloo - this one had a common area, kitchen and two bedrooms

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:33

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

Some more views of the place

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A bridge to cross the stream

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The team gathering information about the place

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These fellows must be taught some sense, Blaringly loud music from puny amplifier sounding very tinny disturbing the entire peace of the area

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:37

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

I sat down on this bench and relaxed for a while

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Clear water of the stream

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How I wished the place was without those igloos

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Nice flowers too

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laluks · 1st September 2012, 10:41

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

I found some horses there

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Horses at Jai

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AlphaKilo · 1st September 2012, 11:34

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Originally Posted by laluks

Horses at Jai

Atleast in that video, not all the four legged ones seems like horses to me! There is atleast one donkey there. Correct? Are these igloos for the tourists? There is a clear mention of waste to be deposited in the bins but why is nobody doing that? Why are the managers of igloos not caring or advising the travellers not to spoil the environment?

We indians and public nuisance, go hand in hand! Atleast in most cases, though not all Indians falls into this category. When will we stop this "Dik chik . Dik chik" loud music in public places and realise that it will be a headache to others!

hvkumar · 1st September 2012, 12:07

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Originally Posted by AlphaKilo

Are these igloos for the tourists? There is a clear mention of waste to be deposited in the bins but why is nobody doing that?

Yes, those are tourist bungalows run by the Bhaderwah Development Authority. Jai is open even during winter but will be covered with snow.

laluks · 1st September 2012, 12:41

Day 4
26 - July - 2012

We had a chai break at this place

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A view from there

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HVK Scorpio ready to go back. But Hey, where's Madam Safari? She did not come to Jai. She was safely parked ta Bhaderwah and Agent Vinod came in HVK Scorpio.

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Some views on the way back.

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We started our return from Jai by 15:30 hours.

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31st August 2012, 22:47	#346
AlphaKilo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VOMM-EDDW-EDDM Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 1,189 Times View My Garage	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Sir, what physiotheraphy? Seems like J&K is Maruti's forte. I managed to spot only one Chevy beat, One i10 and Sumos mostly. otherwise, its all Wagon R's and Altos ruling the roads. I saw one Dzire. Did you guys check was it a Dzire tour or the new Dzire which has under "Butt" physiotheraphy? Some of the greenery for sure will put Bavaria to shame! Taking the liberty of doing a small comparison. Source: The picture is mine. cross posting from https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M...0/DSC03463.JPG Last edited by AlphaKilo : 31st August 2012 at 22:51.
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1st September 2012, 09:43	#349
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 HVK surprises us by deciding to take us to Jai. Bhaderwah Town from a height We go to the right continued...
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laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 We drive towards Jai We cross Chinta We reached Jai by 14:30 hours continued...
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1st September 2012, 10:07	#351
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 Some people were already there, with blaring bollywood numbers from their puny car stereos Igloos I would have preferred this Waste Bin - the damage to the place is already done, see the litter continued...
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laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 We found a bench We promptly anchored ourselves there Igloos in the background I would have loved it if they left it this way! continued...
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1st September 2012, 10:22	#353
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 HVK wanted some pictures for his album continued...
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laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 The igloos Interior of the Igloo - this one had a common area, kitchen and two bedrooms continued...
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1st September 2012, 10:33	#355
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 Some more views of the place A bridge to cross the stream The team gathering information about the place These fellows must be taught some sense, Blaringly loud music from puny amplifier sounding very tinny disturbing the entire peace of the area continued..
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laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 I sat down on this bench and relaxed for a while Clear water of the stream How I wished the place was without those igloos Nice flowers too continued...
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1st September 2012, 12:41	#360
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,442 Times	Re: Cliffhanger Himachal, Hidden Kashmir and a search for Mughal Ghosts Day 4 26 - July - 2012 We had a chai break at this place A view from there HVK Scorpio ready to go back. But Hey, where's Madam Safari? She did not come to Jai. She was safely parked ta Bhaderwah and Agent Vinod came in HVK Scorpio. Some views on the way back. We started our return from Jai by 15:30 hours. continued...
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