Welcome to The Himalayas
3 main ridges cover more than 2400 km of mountain. Imagine endless snowcapped peaks, undiscovered silent valleys, breathtaking landscapes, mythical vibrations and hiding yetis. The Himalayas (the name is derived from Sanskrit, meaning the Abode Of Snow), is without question one of India’s most stunning natural treasures. The range extends from west to east in a massive arc for about 2500 kilometers. Passing through the Indian States of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and the Himalayan kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan, the mountain system is the highest on the planet. From ancient times this geographic wonder has irresistibly drawn man into magical interactions that have repeatedly broken barriers; both spiritual and physical. By its sheer grandeur, these mountains have compelled man to acknowledge the infinity of pure spirit and stretch the limits of human endurance. Early travelers and pilgrims of the famous Silk Road planted their feet firmly on the ground and believed that only initiated monks and birds could fly.
Across Himalaya Challenge
Across Himalaya is an ambitious 5 year project aimed at flying a virgin route across the 2400km Himalayan mountain range. The challenge aims to begin in India, then cross over into Nepal and Bhutan, to finish in India at Arunachal Pradesh.
The 2009 Across Himalayan challenge (First leg: route through India, ending at the Nepal border) was successfully completed by 7 pilots from 4 countries over 10 days. The 2010 event aims to grow to include 15 international pilots flying though India and Nepal, over a period of 20 to 25 days, tracing the the safest route possible.
Fly Himalaya, in a unique celebration of the oneness of the human spirit will have professional pilots fly a 1200 to 1400 km route across the range. The expedition is expected to stretch over a period of 25 days, but is subject to weather conditions. Flying from mid altitude to high Himalayan atmosphere peaks going up to 7800 m,Nanda devi and Dhaulagiri 8167 m.these exceptionally talented pilots will collectively take off from Patni Top (2200 m ASL) situated in Jammu & Kashmir and proceed to Sikkim on through to Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand and Nepal . The connection will be done from peak to peak through bivouac flying and participants will proceed on foot only where necessary.
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Travel at high altitude
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