1.Solo journey to the land of poisons (Sandakphu Trek)
The land of poison which was coined in Greek as "Sandakphu" and the most interesting fact about this that in 1882 Dr Hooker a British botanist discovered this path to the heaven , sorry I think its more beautiful than any unseen heaven. Lately Bengal's highest point is in Greek, the legend ultimately crossed the Mediterranean and set in the Himalayas. Though he named it for all the medicinal and poisonous plants around it but the car off loaders recently for few years destructing those predetermined pillars on which Sandakphu must stand for further years to inspire new explorers who will seek refuge into it.
Previously I did hiking only once , but I was desperate to find this natural identity by myself, I wanted to breathe with those pines, I wanted to bloom with those rhododendrons but in solitude. On the way I knew many unnoticed facts about this hideaway from my guide Gazen Mukhia (9775812784). He never hesitated to tell me and I became an amateur of Himalayas within some seconds .
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ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know some unknown facts; especially when someone or something is related to your academics. Joseph Dalton Hooker namely J.D Hooker, the second generation botanist, is very familiar to me as he,the author of "FLORA OF BRITISH INDIA", first divided indian flora into 9 phytogeographical regions. He took first step of a remarkable scientific work which is considered extremely useful in the history of botanical science in India. Thanks to his explorer's mind India has gained so much.
ReplyDeleteI happy to know that my friend walked on the same path which was once explored by great person and perhaps walked by several of them.
It's nice to know some unknown facts; especially when someone or something is related to your academics. Joseph Dalton Hooker namely J.D Hooker, the second generation botanist, is very familiar to me as he,the author of "FLORA OF BRITISH INDIA", first divided indian flora into 9 phytogeographical regions. He took first step of a remarkable scientific work which is considered extremely useful in the history of botanical science in India. Thanks to his explorer's mind India has gained so much.
ReplyDeleteI happy to know that my friend walked on the same path which was once explored by great person and perhaps walked by several of them.
Honoured to know this and really ,,, its great to know this pioneering person so closely ,,, thanks a lot,, nd u must walk that way too someday
DeleteHi Rahul,
ReplyDeleteDid you do solo trek ?in that case please share me the trek details with me. i am planning to do solo trek this december.
Thanks