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Solang Valley as seen on 24th December 2014

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Solang Valley is a side valley at the top of Kullu Valley and lies in between Solang village and 'Beas kund' this is about 13 kms Northwest from Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass (Which often remains closed during the winter months). This valley offers fantastic views of the snow capped peaks and glaciers all year round and in winter itself turns into a absolute white zone with snow.  The Solang valley is a favorite place for summer and winter sports like Para-gliding ( They offer Short fly, medium fly and long fly rates being US$ 25 for short US$ 50 for medium and long for US$ 100) , Skiing ( The Solang valley has a beautiful skiing slope and is home to many companies that offer skiing equipments and training courses), Horse riding, Zorbing ( A large ball holding two people inside is rolled down a 200 meters slope, nowadays this is available even in winter), Snow motor biking, Rope way.  This place is a must visit for enjoying a day out for coupl...

Himalaya - The Mighty Himalaya

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Himalaya or the abode of Snow is the newest mountain range that has all of the planets above 8000 meters peaks and more than hundred peaks taller than 7200 meters . Formed from the collision of Indian Tectonic plate with the Eurasian Plate this range stretches from North east to South east in an arc measuring 2400 Kilimeters (Spanning five countries, India, Nepal,Bhutan,Pakistan and China) There are scores of photos on the Internet of the Mighty Himalaya , I have selected  25 pictures of the Mighty Himalaya taken by me on my tour of Shimla and Manali. Hope you will like these pictures and let me know how you like it. ...We Can Make this Winter Warm and Cosy... Buy Books on the Himalayas. Paper Back, Hardcover, E-book, Kindle all versions available at great prices. HURRY