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 Experimental
Travel Photography Tour -
Bundi , Rajasthan
Life
Away from Life plans
an exclusive heritage trip to Bundi (in Rajasthan)
for all aspiring-amateur photographers interested
in experimental Travel Photography.
Bundi
is one of the unexplored cities with a rich historical
wealth. A captivating small town with narrow lanes
of Brahmin-blue houses, lakes, hills, bazaars,
and a temple with beautiful stone idols at every
turn, Bundi is loomed over by a fantastical palace,
havelis, a faded-parchment mass of cupolas and
loggias, chattris with carved pillars rising from
a mighty fortress that’s mounted on a crag.
Life
Away From Life feels to step into a time warp!
- Bundi, on 11th Feb 2010
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 One-
day trek to Tung fort
Tung or Kathingad, a fortified post fort located
on top of a hill of height 1073 mtrs is located
near Lonavala, in the Pune district of Maharashtra..
Life
Away From Life plans a one-day hike
to this significant watchtower, Tung fort near
Lonavala, in Maharashtra on 21st Feb 2010–
Sunda
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 Weekend
Camping to Prachandagad
Prachandagad, also called
Torna Fort, is a fort situated near Pune, Maharashtra
in India.This fort is vast and stretches on for
many miles
Life away from life plans to
trek to this beautiful historic fort on 27th
Feb 2010
We will climb this historic fort and camp on the
top most point in tents, watch the stars sipping
cup of coffee..
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|  Dudhsagar
Waterfall trek - Goa
Dudhsagar literally meaning The Sea of Milk, is
a waterfall situated on the Goa-Karnataka border,
at a distance of 60 kilometers from Panaji and
10 kilometers from Kulem Railway Station (Indian
Railway station code QLM) . This beautiful waterfall
is accessible by train and rough road.
At
600m, Dudhsagar is arguably the highest waterfall
in India and the 6th tallest waterfall in the
world.
To experience this milky way on earth, Life
away from life plans a trek to
Dudhsagar Waterfalls on
27th Feb 2010
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 Refections
in stone - Orchha
In
step with our passion to discover more & more
of real India, Life Away From Life
plans to visit yet another less-explored treasure
in the heart of our country.
Orchha
provides a reflection of rich Indian heritage with
monumental marvels and its fascinating architecture.Moreover,
nature has endowed Orchha with serene environment
- with the river and resplendent forest and vegetation
providing a fascinating backdrop. So, all are welcome
who specially fancy a swim in Betwa - one
of the cleanest rivers in India!Life
Away from Life plans to step into a time-wrap! Orchha,
on 27th feb and 13th March 2010
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will Coorg!!
Tadiyendamol
is the highest peak in Coorg district of Karnataka
- 1746 meters above sea level.
This beautiful trek is through coffee plantations
and sandal wood trees, quiet hamlets, temples,
to the highest point in Coorg.
Life
away from life plans yet another
exciting trek to Tadiyendamol on 27th
Feb 2010
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the trek inside...
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Life Away From Life Jeep
Safaris offers several amazing
safaris in Ladakh. With our fleet of off road
vehicles , our professional drivers and guides
you will experience Ladakh in a unique way.
full of adventure ,travel & fun...
We offer many speactacular
Jeep Safaris and customised options for solo travellers
as well as groups. More
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 CHEMBRA
2100m
Chembra Peak
is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2100m above sea
level.
Chembra is located near the town of Meppady
and is 14 km west of Kalpetta.
It is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western
Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu
and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala.
Life
Away from Life
plans an exciting trek to this mountain in the month
of Jan & Feb 2010.
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 A
Walk back in time
- SANCHI STUPAS
Sanchi is famous for outstanding
specimen of Buddhist art and architecture, belonging
to the period between the third century BC and the
twelfth century AD.The Sanchi Stupa is one of the
best preserved ancient stupas in central India.
Life
Away from Life plans to take a walk in
the past, exploring the Buddhist monument in
the months of January & February 2010
We would also
be exploring the famous Udaygiri Caves
- cut into sandstone hill, about 20 Gupta period
cave shrines dating from AD 320 to 606.
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 Thar
Desert Trek
The
desert, and the act of moving through it, is a
wonderful place for cleaning the mind of all our
daily thoughts and worries. The desert and its
dunes stretch for miles and miles. You will return
from the desert feeling mentally clean and rested.
The desert trek is suitable for everyone. We cross
the Thar Desert from Bikaner Dunes visiting small
beautiful desert villages.
The
trek dates are in the month of Feb & March
2010
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 Where
the butterflies roam free...
Located in the sylvan surroundings
of the Satpura range in Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi
is the only hill resort of central India situated
at 3555 ft msl.
We
shall trek in the lusty green hillocks of the
60sq.km forest area, amongst a wide spectrum of
wildlife where the butterflies roam free, murmuring
rivulets, picturesque waterfalls, shadowy trees,
and cycle into the historic profile of Pachmarhi.
Life
away from life
plans to visit Pachmarhi in the months
of Jan/Feb 2010.
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 Walk
on a frozen river
Come and have a life time experience
walking on the frozen river Zanskar in the high lands
& the Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh, where the temperature
will be sub zero.
This route has been used from Centuries as a trade link
by Zanskaris. On the way you will also have chance to
stay with the local Zanskaris and visit some of the
ancient monasteries behind the Ice walls, wedged between
the mighty Karakoram & the Great Himalayan range.
Life
Away From Life plans this trek in the month of January
and February 2010.
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 "I
was glad to find out that there is life beyond alchohol
and vain people and a life somewhere out there to discover,
finally a Life away from life"
- Meenakshi-O & M Marketing |
 "Ladakh
was all that and so much more. I came away humbled.This
trip is among my most cherished, magical in every sense
of the word.Owe you a big one for this, Mr Deo :) Thank
you for the music and the memories! " Sabita
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 DZONGRI
& GUICHA LA TREK in the Sikkim Himalayas
Trek through rhodondendron
forests and across yak pastures to the snowcapped peaks
and glaciers below the awesome summit of kanchenjunga,
to Dzongri & Guicha La in the months of April &
May 2009
Life Away From Life
has a good trek record in the
Sikkim Himalayas.Along with a lot of mountaineering
experience in this area ,local support and best facilities
are our strengths.
After successful treks in May08 & Jan 2009, we are
again planning treks in the month Dec 2009
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 BHUTAN
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Trekking & Excursion
The
mountains of Bhutan also offer some of the finest trekking
available in the Himalaya. The lower hills are cloaked
in semi-tropical and alpine forest sustaining a wealth
of plants and flowers, while above the treeline the
country is wild and rugged with wonderful mountain views.
Life
Away from Life will be organizing tailored
trips to Bhutan starting from Dec 2009
onwards.These are escorted trips and are planned to
bring people with similar interests and tastes together.
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 "Although
my body might be miles away, my heart still lingers on
in Ladakh...thanks LAFL for realising my dreams"
Alisha - MBA Student |
 "We
are very lucky that our country has wonderful scenic views,
thanks Prateek for making us see it in a better way"
Manzoor - Professional Scuba Diver |
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 "It
was quite an adventure. The most important lesson i learnt
about trekking is that we learn to overcome fears and
blocks that we build in us."
- Maansi - Business
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 "I
think trekking comes in as a blessing in disguise in many
ways. You not only enjoy the adventure far away from your
routine & mundane life but also get an opportunity
to make good friends coming from varied fields but sharing
a common passion. It was a gr8 learning experience for
me & i came home fully satisfied & rejuvenated."
- Santosh - Business |
 "Suddenly
city life, traffic, all that honking, and superficial
banter seems unnatural to the system. The weekend experience
has left an indelible mark on the soul and I'm thankful
to all of you and your wonderful energies for making this
such a memorable trip." - Apurva
-Film maker |
 "Thank
you, for providing us with a chance to experience ...
a serendipitous journey! No one would have imagined that
it would turn out the way it did, and then have our apprehensions
whisked away by a crazy mix of incidents/ characters and
emotions! It was an amazing trip, one that will be hard
to forget." - Smriti
- PR Executive |
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 The
Hidden Wonder Of the World
The Concept
We all know about the Taj Mahal,
the Palaces of Jaipur, the beaches of Goa
and the Himalayas in India, but very few know
about the hidden wonders. Around 400 years
old, these architectural marvels still exist,
hidden in the embracing folds of the Sahyadri
Hill range in the Indian Sub-continent, providing
Journeys that would otherwise escape the notice
of the adventure seeker coming to India.
These fascinating remains still provide evidence,
of not only man's expression of power, or
the privilege of his ruler but also their
constant sense of threat, their helplessness
and the inborn need to protect themselves
as well as to maintain their freedom.
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Recent Ventures
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SUDHAGAD
TREK
13th Dec 2009, Pali, Maharashtra
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CMS
TREK
Nov 2009, Belapur Hills,
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
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RAJGAD
CAMPING TREK
3rd & 4th oct 2009, Pune, Maharashtra
" I felt like staying there and soaking in the glorious view
for ever. As I breathed in the air it seemed like my lungs were
filled to capacity with fresh oxygen."
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WATERFALL RAPPELLING
AT KONDANA CAVES
20th Sept 2009, Karjat, Maharashtra
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KARNALA
FORT TREK
30th August 2009, Panvel ,Maharashtra
a walk into history. Pictorial
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BHIVPURI
WATERFALL RAPPELLING
23rd August 2009,
Bekre, Karjat, Maharashtra
hah,
what an experience..
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THE NAKHIND RIDGE TREK
9th August 2009, Vangani, Maharashtra
As
promised, we crossed streams, paddy fields, did not disturb the lazy
water buffaloes , visited beautiful quiet hamlets and trekked thru
dense forest, Nakhind has always been a very isolated and quiet trek.
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LADAKH
JEEP SAFARI 2009
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CHILDRENS
ADVENTURE CAMP
24th to 26th April 2009,
Camp Lakeside, Nilshi,
Lonavala, Maharashtra
Participation
of around 25 students of age 8-14 years along with the valuable
guidence provided by our learned coordinators made this camp a success
story.
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CHILDRENS CAMP ADVENTURE April 25th to 27th
2008, Pune
“A
sound mind within a sound body is what we would absolutely agree
to. CAMP ADVENTURE was a back-to-basics camp for children, away
from suffocating confines of a schoolroom … away from the
millennium bug, text messaging, television cartoons, dust, traffic-noise
and air pollution.
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CHILDRENS CAMP ADVENTURE
23rd to 25th dec 2007, Welhe
This
camp was held at a beautiful countryside of Pune, 200 kms away from
Mumbai, near village Velhe, (50kms from Pune), sitting on the banks
of Taal Lake, which itself is a tribute to nature’s inimitable
beauty.
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YOUTH
ADVENTURE CAMP
SIKKIM -
14th
April to 17th April 2006
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"Camping
on the Hills"
26th Jan 2009, Torna fort , Pune
Nothing was more
exciting than the evening sunset and the hot cup of tea on the hill..
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"New
year eve trek 2009"
Dzongri
trek , Sikkim - 1st Jan 2009
"It
was a refreshing trek with fabulous views with the milky snow almost
rippling sometimes, the vibrant peely tree barks, dual coloured leaves
and marvels of the sun+snow interface.
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"Tranquility
with a pinch of pre-history"
Bundi
, Rajasthan , exporatory excursion 21.12.08
Next morning I was all set for exploring the interiors
of Rajasthan.. We went through miles of sarson ke khet,
posed for a few snaps, crossed a number of tractors carrying dozens
of people and men on cycles with turbans, the colours of the sun.
Joyous children greeted us, all wanting to squeeze into the camera
frame; we met a humble but prosperous farmer and fourteen peacocks.
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"Nature Conjures Miracles"
Tadiyendamol
trek - Coorg,Dec 2008
In
all things of nature, I found there is something marvelous-every moment
seemed splendid and I found the best of me in the hills.
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"Another
side of Goa"
Dudhsagar waterfall trek in Goa - 2nd Oct 2008.
I experienced in this trek , a beautiful example how nature
helps wildlife and wildlife adjusts with the help fo nature, In
a deeper sense how nature camouflages our lives.Whats simple needs
protection..
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"STOK
KANGRI PEAK SUMMIT "
Yet
another LAFL team summits Stok Kangri peak (6155mtrs)in Ladakh,on
26th June 2008 at 5:30 am.
"We
can never conquer mountains. We can just thank them for letting
us stand on their peaks and for lifting their veil to reveal the
innocent and serene beauty they possess."
expresses summiter Aman Pruthi
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LADAKH
JEEP SAFARI 2008
"
The 473km Manali - Leh Journey is one of the world's most spectacular
drives and very strenuous too; more than half the road is unmetalled
and it crosses four passes, the first of which is the Rohtang Pass
(13,050 ft)" explains Meghna
Vira in her pictorial travelogue inside
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"GOECHA
LA - 4940m"
Dzongri & Guichala trek in Sikkim - May 2008
It
was tough but it was awesome .
To be standing amidst beautiful mountains and feel myself was the
best thing to happen .
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JULLEY"
LADAKH TRIPS 2007
A photographic journal
We had some fantastic and exciting trips to Ladakh in the year 2007.
We did trekking, Rafting , Jeep safaris, attended monastic festivals
, shot a documentary , with some wonderful people along.
here we present a photographic
memory of the trips.
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"COORG MEMORIES"
Coorg is not for people to collect
souvenirs or sightseeing because the place is to be seen and felt.
Coorg trip Dec 2007
Being a regular trekker climbing
up to me means unshackling all that is built within me mentally
/ physically....and thus on the top one feels so light. So undoubtedly
climbing the highest peak of Tadiandamol had more to do with me
than just trek.
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"My
2 cents"
Ladakh is meant to be experienced and not merely
seen .
Ladakh trip August 2007
Ladakh was
all that and so much more. I came away humbled, by the simple Indian
Army soldiers along the way, by the Khardung La pass, by the grandeur
of the mountains, by the Milky Way. And so much richer by the experience
and the friends I made. This trip is among my most cherished, magical
in every sense of the word.
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"but
on that mountain, when I was 3300 ft away from the ground. I felt
more real & grounded than i've felt... "
Anjaneri Trek , Nasik , Maharashtra.Sept-Oct
2007
It was one of the most real experiences
i've ever had. Its so funny, we live in a big world with so many
people, all so caught up with themselves that its easy to put on
a mask and fool everyone around you.. and eventually yourself.
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"The
biggest thing we took back were only our memories from Druk Yul"
Gangtey trek in Bhutan
on 5th March 2007
Bhutan seems to exist in a different time;
people seem so calm and serene. The roads are clean, the shops are
barely inhabited, the villages are sparsely distributed and the
children are eager to wave at every tourist who passes them. The
experience was indeed "life away from life."
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RAIGAD
- THE KING'S FORT trek
4th Nov 2006
A
Photographic Memory
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"I
wandered lonely as a cloud " -Trek to Peb fort near
Matheran on 29th Oct 2006
Even after two days I am still nostalgic
about the entire Peb fort trek and only words that can describe
the entire trip are enigma and unfathomable.
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"Dal chawal at 1300m above sea
level””
Trek to the King of Forts – RAJGAD
On 30th Sept – 1st Oct 2006
I would love to describe the 3 hour trek up
hill in intricate detail. Fill page after page with picturesque
details of hills covered with green grass, punctuated with wild
violet flowers. The almost burning sensation of breathing in pure
fresh air.
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Into the valley of flowers
we sang songs with the butterflies,
crossed streams, climbed rocks, danced with flowers , made music,
saw the dusk doing its magic, had hot chocolate watching the rain
fall, yes we were in the valley of flowers.
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Climbed & summited. Stok Kangri Peak in Ladakh- 6155mtrs
Memories of my first peak climb with
linger forever, not only because it was my first climb, but also
because of some good friends I made, who made this climb special
and possible.
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Dream
Trek to Stok La- "Ladakh "
Yes dreams do come true,
and my dream to trek in the Ladakh Himalayas was finally fulfilled.
14 of us, successfully crossed Stok La ( 4900mts) and had
a great time trekking, camping, and singing our hearts out amidst
lonely hills , under the silver moonlight.
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The Raireshwar to Mandhardeo Peak Ridge Expedition
– 2006
The
Life Away From Life team in true style lead an expedition traversing
from the famous Raireshwar fort in the Bhor Taluka of Pune District
towards Wai in Satara District to Madhardeo Peak.
A
brief report & exciting photos of expedition...
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A 45 day trekking expedition into the Arunachal
Pradesh hills upto the Tibetan Plateau with Mr. Harish
Kapadia. In search of a traditional long lost Buddhist pilgrimage
route called "Takpa Shiri."
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