Saturday, February 15, 2020

Baltoro Glacier


Baltoro Glacier 

The Baltoro Glacier at 63 km (39 mi) in length, is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions. It is located in the Gilgit- Baltistan region of Pakistan. The confluence of the main Baltoro Glacier with the Godwin Austen Glacier is known as Concordia; this location and K2 base camp are popular trekking destinations. The Baltoro Muztagh lies to the south and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m (28,251 ft), K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three other Eight thousand within 20 km.



Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The beauty of Water



The beauty of water (Niagra Fall)

Niagara Falls is a city on the Niagara River, in New York State. It’s known for the vast Niagara Falls, which straddle the Canadian border. In Niagara Falls State Park, the Observation Tower, at Prospect Point, juts out over Niagara Gorge for a view of all 3 waterfalls. Trails from the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center lead to other viewpoints. The Aquarium of Niagara is home to Humboldt penguins, seals and sea lions.


Niagara fall in summer


Niagara in Winter

Breathtaking scenario

Queen of the Mountains

Rigi


The Rigi  is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different water bodies: Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz. The resorts of Rigi Kaltbad, are served by Europe's oldest mountain railways, the Rigi Railways.
The whole area offers many activities such as skiing or sledging in the winter, and hiking in the summer.

Rigi from Lucerne

Rigi in winter

Rigi Railways
Hiking trail

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Caringorms (mountain range in Scotland)

Scotland Carringorm

Cairngorms National Park is a National park in northeast Scotland, established in 2003. Three major rivers rise in the park: the Spey, the Dee, and the Don. This park "has more mountains, forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine. In 2015, 53 km (33 mi) of the 132 kV power line in the middle of the park was taken down, while another section along the edge of the park was upgraded to 400 kV.





Saturday, February 8, 2020

Pakistan's Versatility

This is Pakistan

The hill of Salvation (Mukeshpuri)


The Place of Pandavas (Mukeshpuri)



The name Mukshkpuri is possibly derived from the Sanskrit words: Moksha (liberation) and Puri (city). Mukeshpuri has a special significance for the Hindus because of the Legends relating it to the Pandavas of the MahabharataMushkpuri, is a 2,800-metre-high (9,200 ft) mountain in the Nathia Galli Hillsin the AbbottabadIt is the second-highest peak in the Galyat Region. Much of it the mountain is covered with conifer forests.



Winter Spell

Spring Season

Lulusar Lake

Lulusar Lake

Lulusar Lake also spelled as Lulusir is a lake at 3,410 m (11,190 ft), is the primary headwaters of the Kunhar River. It flows southwest through the entire length of Kagan Valley passing Jalkhand, Naran, Kaghan, Jared, Paras, and Balakot until its Confluence with the Jhelum River. It is located about 287 kilometers (178 mi) away from Naran and is accessible by any kind of vehicle.

Spellbound beauty of summer morning

Winter season at Lulusar