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Holiday Overview
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- Unspoiled and off the beaten track trekking in India
- Crossing the beautiful and wild Kaliheni and Thamser passes
- Free morning in McLeod Ganj home of the Dalai Lama
- The remote and traditional village of Bara Bhangal
From Manali in the Kulu Valley, this adventurous trekking holiday heads west into the mountains of the Pir Panjal, a remote and little-visited area that is home to nomadic Gaddi shepherds during the summer months. Trekking through untouched forest and upland meadows, and including 2 rest days for acclimatisation and exploration, we climb to cross the spectacular Kaliheni Pass (4835m) where the views extend to glaciers and snow-capped peaks in all directions. Beyond this pass, we trek for 3 days in a beautiful hidden valley, losing height steadily en route to the isolated village of Bara Bhangal. From here it's up again, following good shepherds trails to eventually reach the moraine, snow and ice of the Thamser Pass (4750m). Here, we cross the watershed of the Dhaula Dhar range and begin our long descent into the Kangra Valley. Before returning to Delhi, this exceptional holiday makes time for a visit to McLeod Ganj, colourful home of the Dalai Lama. This is the perfect holiday for anyone looking for a challenging trek through a wide variety of scenery well away from the beaten trail and the opportunity to experience first hand, unspoiled Himalayan rural life.
Is this holiday for you?
This is a demanding trekking holiday, involving 13 days of trekking during the traverse of a remote region, where trails may be indistinct. Most days are long and especially those days when we cross the high passes of our route, the Kaliheni Pass and the Thamser Pass. However, we have a couple of rest and acclimatisation days ahead of the first pass crossing, to ensure that group members are well prepared. On some days during the holiday we will be walking on rough moraine including over boulders and glacier ice. Participants should be physically fit and comfortable with walking for up to 8 hours on some days, across a variety of terrain with some off-trail hiking.
Brief ItineraryView in full
- Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
- Take the train to Kalka, then drive through Himalayan foothills via Mandi to Manali (2050m).
- A day in Manali, including an acclimatisation walk to Jogni Waterfall and a visit to the bazaar.
- Trek through oak and pine woodland to the grazing area of Lamadug (3050m). Afternoon at leisure.
- A rest and acclimatisation day at Lamadug with the option of a hike to a fine viewpoint.
- Trek to a ridge (4000m) with views of the Pir Panjal peaks. Overnight in a meadow at Railli (3500m).
- Contour into a high river valley, then trek up to a camp (4000m) above the tree line.
- A second rest and acclimatisation day. We spend a second night below the Kaliheni Pass.
- Trek across the Kaliheni Pass (4835m) to a camp on the Kaliheni Nullah (4025m).
- Trek down into the Kaliheni Valley, to the grassy clearing of Guwala Ghot (3569m).
- Continue to follow the Kaliheni Valley to the beautiful meadow at Sukha (3759m).
- A long and at times steep descent to the Gaddi village of Bara Bhangal (2550m).
- Trek up into the Thamser Nullah to reach a level site at Madh (4046m) below the Thamser Pass.
- Cross the Thamser Pass (4750m) and descend to the meadows of Bharpal Ghot (4080m).
- Trek down via the Gaddi settlement of Panhartu to Rajgunda (2535m).
- Trek out through the foothills of the Dhaula Dhar to Billing, then drive to McLeodganj.
- Morning sightseeing in McLeodganj. Drive to Pathankot for the sleeper train back to Delhi.
- Arrive Delhi in the early morning. Day rooms at our hotel, then transfer to Delhi Airport and depart.
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Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the group hotel in Delhi. Transfers from Delhi Airport are provided.
Meet at our central group hotel in Delhi. Airport transfers are provided for all clients arriving on Day 1. KE Land Only package services begin with lunch. We have an initial trip briefing and then, in the afternoon, a city sightseeing tour is provided.
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Take the train to Kalka, then drive through Himalayan foothills via Mandi to Manali (2050m).
We take the early morning train from Delhi to Kalka (close to Chandigarh) a town on the edge of Himachal Pradesh and at the point where the first Himalayan foothills rise up to form the Shivalik Hills. Leaving the train at midday, we take lunch, then drive northwards via the old market town of Mandi (1000m). The last 100 kilometres of our journey follows the route of the old Hindustan to Tibet highway, alongside the Beas River and into the Kulu Valley, famed for its fruit trees and rich agricultural land. Arriving in Manali (2050m) in the late evening, we check in at our hotel.
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A day in Manali, including an acclimatisation walk to Jogni Waterfall and a visit to the bazaar.
Today, is a great opportunity to look around this thriving market town and also to take an acclimatisation hike up to the impressive Jogni Waterfall and the hot springs at Vashist. We return to spend a second night at our Manali hotel.
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Trek through oak and pine woodland to the grazing area of Lamadug (3050m). Afternoon at leisure.
Our first morning of trekking takes us out of Manali, past the Hadimba Temple which was the site of ritual human sacrifices until the 1800's. We don't have a long walk today, but the trail is ever upwards and steep in places. We soon find ourselves amongst woodland made up of deodar, oak and pine, reaching a rocky outcrop with a good view back to Manali. Continuing through open forest and pasture, we reach our camp on the grazing area of Lamadug (3050m).
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 1140m
Distance 9km
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Descent 120m
Time 5 hrs trekking
A rest and acclimatisation day at Lamadug with the option of a hike to a fine viewpoint.
In accordance with our programme of acclimatisation, we spend a rest day at camp, with the option to hike up to a fine viewpoint. We spend a second night at the camp at Lamadug.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 320m
Distance 4km
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Descent 320m
Time 2 hrs trekking
Trek to a ridge (4000m) with views of the Pir Panjal peaks. Overnight in a meadow at Railli (3500m).
Our trek today runs along the southern margin of the Manali Sanctuary and crosses a high pasture area that offers great views northwards to the Solang and Rohtang valleys. Snow capped peaks rise above the Pir Panjal to the north-east, whilst looking back the way we have come (east), there are views of the 6000 metre peaks of Indrasan and Deo Tibba. Following the trails of the Gaddi shepherds, and sometimes with no trail at all, we continue to gain height, until we reach the highest of the alpine ridges in this area at around 4000 metres. Descending into the headwaters of another of the Kulu tributary valleys, we set up camp in a meadow beyond Railli (3500m).
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 970m
Distance 10km
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Descent 520m
Time 5 - 6 hrs trekking
Contour into a high river valley, then trek up to a camp (4000m) above the tree line.
Contouring around above the river, we gradually descend to the valley floor, after fording the river we begin the climb towards the Kaliheni Pass. It is a short and steep climb on grassy ridges to a camp above the tree line at around 4000 metres, which we reach in the early afternoon. There are good views from here of the Chandrakani Pass and the distant peaks of the Indian Himalaya. In this high and wild location, we can look out for rare wildlife, such as deer, ibex, golden eagle and the majestic bearded vulture or lammergeier.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 740m
Distance 7km
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Descent 210m
Time 3 - 4 hrs trekking
A second rest and acclimatisation day. We spend a second night below the Kaliheni Pass.
A second rest and acclimatisation at this point will put us in good shape for the crossing of the Kaliheni Pass. There are options for acclimatisation walks today, before we settle down to spend a second night at the camp below the Kaliheni Pass.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 280m
Distance 5km
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Descent 280m
Time 2 - 3 hrs trekking
Trek across the Kaliheni Pass (4835m) to a camp on the Kaliheni Nullah (4025m).
A tough day, as we climb to cross this first pass of our route at 4835 metres. We zig zag up a grassy slope to a small plateau area, beyond which there is only moraine, snow and rock. Kaliheni means 'black ice' in the local Gaddi language, but the crossing is not too bad, no more than a long walk across a boulder field, with a short glaciated section on descent from the pass summit. The views from the pass include lots of glaciated terrain and many snow peaks, from the Bara Bhangal and Pir Panjal ranges to the main Himalayas. Dropping down beyond the pass into an area containing a number of glacial lakes, we find a sheltered spot for lunch and then continue our descent into the remote valley of the Kaliheni Nullah (stream). We reach our camp below the pass in the late afternoon. Altitude at camp is approximately 4025 metres.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 860m
Distance 11km
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Descent 860m
Time 6 hrs trekking
Trek down into the Kaliheni Valley, to the grassy clearing of Guwala Ghot (3569m).
Now deep in the Bara Bhangal region, a little-known corner of the Outer Himalaya, we spend the whole day hiking down the Kaliheni Valley. There are no villages in this upper part of the valley and we follow a path above the tree line, with great mountain views. As we descend, we enter sparse woodland of juniper and birch. There are several tributary streams to cross, some of which may need to be forded. Our camp is in a grassy clearing overlooking the river valley known as Guwala Got, 3569 metres.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 100m
Distance 8km
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Descent 560m
Time 3 - 4 hrs trekking
Continue to follow the Kaliheni Valley to the beautiful meadow at Sukha (3759m).
Still heading towards the west along the stunning Kaliheni valley, we trek across valley-side ridges and tributary streams, passing Gaddi encampments and alpine meadows. After reaching a meadow at 3250m, the trail ascends via a river crossing to reach our campsite in a beautiful meadow known locally as Sukha (3759m).
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 660m
Distance 9km
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Descent 470m
Time 4 - 5 hrs trekking
A long and at times steep descent to the Gaddi village of Bara Bhangal (2550m).
After leaving camp and a short climb, we follow a stunning contouring path for 1 hour, before we begin a long and at times steep descent that takes us through terraced fields to the Gaddi village of Bara Bhangal (2550m). In summer, this isolated village is occupied by people from the upper Kangra Valley and some of the villagers stay here for the winter too. We set up our camp across the river from the village, close to the confluence of the Kaliheni and Ravi rivers. In the afternoon we have time to explore this settlement of 60 or so houses that extends widely across the lowest part of the valley. It is the only village in the whole 300 square miles of the Bara Bhangal Range and is completely cut off from the outside world during the winter. The people who live here are of the Kanet caste and are amongst the most traditional of the Gaddi people.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 300m
Distance 13km
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Descent 1570m
Time 5 hrs trekking
Trek up into the Thamser Nullah to reach a level site at Madh (4046m) below the Thamser Pass.
Our route now turns abruptly towards the south, as we cross the Kaliheni River and make a steep 400 metre ascent out of the valley. Thereafter, the ascent is more gradual, alongside the Thamser Nullah, passing through pleasant upland grazing areas, with a number of Gaddi encampments along the way. There is a good trail to follow, as this route is regularly used by the Gaddi shepherds and Bara Bhangal villagers on their journeys to and from Kangra. We set up camp on a flat knoll below the Thamser Pass, at a place known as Madh (4046m).
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 1690m
Distance 10km
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Descent 140m
Time 5 - 6 hrs trekking
Cross the Thamser Pass (4750m) and descend to the meadows of Bharpal Ghot (4080m).
We have another tough day ahead, as we make our approach to the pass, passing a hanging glacier on our left side and crossing scree and moraine en route to the first of several beautiful glacial lakes. Cairns mark the route in places. Reaching the vast snowfields below the pass, we climb up to the ridge-line and the Thamser Pass (4750m), which marks the watershed of the Dhaula Dhar Range. Here, amongst prayer flags and Hindu tridents, we have exquisite views of many snow-capped peaks to the north. To the west, there are also fine views of the deep valleys of Kangra and Ravi that lie south and north of the Dhaula Dhar. We descend steeply from the pass, across snow and then moraine, before reaching the first pastures. Our descent then continues to the meadows at Bharpal Ghot (4080m), which lie next to a spectacular waterfall, where we make camp.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 820m
Distance 9km
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Descent 690m
Time 5 - 6 hrs trekking
Trek down via the Gaddi settlement of Panhartu to Rajgunda (2535m).
Today is a long day, but not difficult as it is on mostly good trails throughout. Initially we descend to the shepherds settlement of Panhartu (3500m) and then the trail follows a river valley across a series of permanent snow patches that will need to be crossed. Soon we are descending again and we enter a mixed woodland of pine, oak and rhododendron which leads to the forest rest house at Palachak (2500m). At Palachak we cross the river by a bridge and continue through the forest to reach the cultivated fields of Rajgunda (2535m), a tiny settlement where we set up our final camp.
Accommodation Camping
Ascent 750m
Distance 20km
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Descent 2300m
Time 7 hrs trekking
Trek out through the foothills of the Dhaula Dhar to Billing, then drive to McLeodganj.
Our final day of trekking takes us through the pleasant foothills of the Dhaula Dhar. We walk through mixed woodland and across farmed land, with tiny fields of corn and potatoes. We cross the Chiana Pass (2736m) and have good views across the Kangra Valley to the Shivaliks, whilst down-valley we can look out towards the Indian Plains. At Billing (2412m), which is a world famous paragliding location, we have lunch and meet our transport. We take the short drive downhill to Bir, where there is a large exiled Tibetan community, before continuing our journey to McLeodganj, where we overnight in a guesthouse.
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Ascent 380m
Distance 11km
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Descent 520m
Time 3 hrs trekking
Morning sightseeing in McLeodganj. Drive to Pathankot for the sleeper train back to Delhi.
We have a leisurely breakfast, before spending the morning on a tour of McLeodganj, home of the exiled Dalai Lama and his Tibetan Government. We have plenty of time to explore this lively and colourful town, which was settled by Tibetans in the 1960's and now has an interesting collection of monasteries and temples. After lunch, we drive to Pathankot (approx 3 hours drive) to catch the overnight sleeper train back to Delhi.
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Arrive Delhi in the early morning. Day rooms at our hotel, then transfer to Delhi Airport and depart.
Arriving in Delhi in the early morning, we drive to a hotel close to the airport for breakfast and to freshen-up. We then transfer to the airport where KE Land Only package services end.
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Holiday Information
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What's included
- A professional English-speaking local leader
- Delhi Airport transfers (on group arrival and departure days only)
- All land transport involved in the itinerary including overnight sleeper train
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- All meals throughout the holiday
- Full trekking service including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Delhi Airport transfers if arriving earlier or departing later than the group days
- Indian Visa
- Tips for trek staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The food served during the trek is a mixture of local and Western, purchased locally and cooked for us by trained trek cooks. The emphasis is on providing a high-carbohydrate and largely vegetarian diet, which we have found to be easily digestible at high altitude. In Delhi, we take our meals in the group hotel or in nearby restaurants. All meals while on trek and while staying in hotels are included in the trip price.
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A Typical Day
Shortly after first light one of the cook crew will wake you with a cup of tea or coffee brought to your tent. You will have plenty of time to get up and pack your kitbag before sitting down to a hot breakfast, during which camp will be struck and the mules and horses given their loads. We will generally reach our lunch stop by mid day after 3 or 4 hours walking. The local guides with the group carry the lunch. Lunch usually takes an hour or so and this is a cooked meal carried in insulated containers. This is a great time for relaxing, reading and sitting in the sun. The mules and trek crew usually catch up with the group during lunch and are well on their way to camp when we set off again. It is usual for the afternoon's walk to be shorter than the morning session. On arrival at camp, the trek crew will quickly put the tents up and a hot drink will soon follow. Dinner is a 3-course meal served in the mess tent. This is a great time of day for reliving the events of the trek so far and for general socialising. After dark, the temperature quickly falls and everyone will soon be tucked up in their sleeping bags.
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
Approximately £150 (or equivalent is US dollars, Euros etc.) changed into rupees, should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses including porter and trek crew tips and soft drinks, etc. There are several opportunities to buy souvenirs on this trip. It is not necessary to purchase local currency (Indian Rupees) before you travel. Since you will be changing the majority of your spending money into local currency on the day of arrival, we recommend taking this in cash. Sterling, US dollars and Euros are readily exchanged both at Delhi Airport and in Delhi itself. It is also possible to withdraw cash (rupees only) from cash machines in certain banks in Delhi using credit and debit cards. Credit cards can be used to purchase many goods in Delhi and are particularly useful for more expensive souvenirs.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is an accepted and expected part of Indian culture, although you should only tip for services that are well done. We suggest you give any tips as a group rather than individually and decide together on the level of tipping you are comfortable with. As a rough guide, a contribution of around £40 - £50 (in local currency equivalent) per group member should provide a sufficient 'pot' for tips to your local guide, trek crew and drivers. At the end of a trek many people also like to donate various items of their equipment to the trek staff who work so hard to make the trip a success. Boots, gloves, hats, scarves and even socks (clean of course) are always warmly received by the local trek staff, many of whom are simple farmers earning extra cash by working for trekking groups. Technical clothing and equipment such as head-torches and trekking poles are highly prized by the local guides and camp crews.
Baggage Allowance
Your baggage on trek will be carried by horses. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trek at the group hotel in Delhi.
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All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday involves going to very high altitude. During the course of your trip you will be spending at least one night above 4000 metres and/or trekking to 5000 metres or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above 4000 metres you should consult one of our trekking experts before embarking on this holiday. On this trip we carry a portable altitude chamber (PAC-bag) and/or bottled oxygen for use in emergencies.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs / 33 pounds.
You must bring the following items:
- Substantial warm and waterproof hiking boots
- Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
- Socks
- Underwear
- Trekking trousers / pants
- Waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
- Waterproof jacket
- Baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
- Shirts or T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Warm jacket (down)
- Sunhat
- Warm hat or balaclava
- Eyewear - Sunglasses
- Thermal gloves
- Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
- Small daypack
- Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
- Washbag and toiletries
- Antibacterial handwash
- Small lightweight towel
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated to 5 C)
- Trekking poles (needed for river crossings, crossing snow and rough descents)
- Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
- Basic First Aid Kit containing pain-killers, plasters (band-aids), blister treatment and rehydration salts. We also recommend a broad spectrum antibiotic and altitude medicine such as Diamox.
The following items are optional:
- Thermarest or similar sleeping mat (note that foam mats are provided)
- Gaiters
- Spare laces
- Long johns (thermal underwear)
- Shorts
- Insect repellant
- Scarf or buff
- Sleeping bag liner
- Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
- Camera, memory cards, spare batteries
- Travel clothes
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For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
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Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
The currency of India is the Indian Rupee.
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Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking holiday getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. For this trip you need to be aerobically fit and also comfortable with walking for up to 8 hours on some days. We would suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime leading up to your trip. Regular hiking in hill country is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardio vascular fitness and stamina. Before departure, we suggest that you try to fit in a number of long walks in hilly country.
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The weather conditions at the time of both of our departures for this trip should be broadly similar, with daytime maximum temperatures around 25°C at the start of the trek, becoming progressively cooler as we gain height. Night-time temperatures will generally be above freezing throughout the trip except for the highest camps, such as the one at Madh below the Thamser Pass, where night time temperatures may be as low as minus 5°C. In this part of the world, most of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon months from July to early September - but this is a mountainous area and short-lived storms cannot be ruled out at any time of the year.
Trekking in the Indian Himalaya. Lonely Planet
India. A Travel Survival Kit. Lonely Planet
The Trekkers Guide to Pakistan and India. Hugh Swift
Exploring the Hidden Himalaya. Kapadia and Mehta
Leomann Trekking Maps of the Indian Himalaya. Scale: 1:200,000
These maps present the terrain as line drawings of the ridges and valleys with peak and pass heights. For this trip you will need 2 sheets:Sheet 4. Chamba, Dhauladhar Passes, Pangi Valley and Western Lahul and Sheet 5. Kullu Valley, Parabati Valley and Central Lahaul.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
The Taj Mahal is the most famous man-made wonder of the world. Easily accessible from Delhi, the Taj can be visited in just one day. This one-day tour departs Delhi at 6am on the Shatabdhi Express train. On arrival in Agra you will be met by your driver and guide for your full day of sightseeing. With its laid-back lifestyle and immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewellery, Agra is amongst the most remarkable cities in the world.Read more
In the morning you will visit Agra Fort on the sands of the river Yamuna. After lunch at the Taj View Hotel you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal. There will also be time for souvenir shopping in the bazaar close to the fort. Agra is famous for its handicrafts, mostly inlaid marble-work, leather goods, jewellery and textiles. Return journey to Delhi is by private car or train - depending on whether you are departing Delhi the same night.
Agra and the Taj Mahal 1 day tour
From $285 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $285.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $580.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick up from the hotel. We then depart from Delhi at around 0600hrs by express train to Agra. Sightseeing at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. You will be transferred from Agra back to Delhi by private vehicle and go either to the hotel or directly to the airport, where services end.
Meals L
What's included
- Professional local guide at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Vehicle transport in Agra
- Lunch
- Train or vehicle transfer from Agra to Delhi depending on flight schedule
- Transfers to/from Delhi hotel to railway station
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) - allow a total of approximately 1200 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Any additional transfers
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
Delhi City Tour
From $110 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $110.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $215.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick-up at the hotel at 0930 hrs. The city tour includes a visit to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar, with a drive past the Lutyen's Buildings. The tour ends at around 1600 hrs with a drop-off at the hotel.
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) - allow a total of approximately 900 Indian rupees
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
The beautiful Kashmir Valley and the town of Srinagar are located within India's most north-westerly territory. Known as the Valley of Paradise, this region is now back on the tourist map. One of Srinagar's highlights is Dal Lake and you can make the most of your visit by staying in one of the houseboats moored around its shores. Floating markets, friendly fishermen, the Mughal Gardens and many temples, mosques and bazaar streets, make any visit to Srinagar simply unforgettable.
Kashmir and Srinagar Extension
From $730 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $730.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $950.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $140.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
You will be picked up at your Delhi hotel and taken to the airport for the flight to Srinagar. On arrival, you transfer to your deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake. After settling in, there will be an evening shikara (boat) ride on the lake and backwaters, amongst lilies and lotus flowers, with views of the surrounding hills and a visit to floating markets. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat.
Meals L D
Today, there will be a guided visit to the Mughal Gardens, which roll down the Zabarwan Hills and offer great views of Dal Lake. You will also visit the Nishat, Shalimar and Cheshmashi gardens. Lunch is with a local family at Astaan Marg, before going to the Shankarachyara Temple, situated on a hill with super views of the valley. Return for dinner and overnight on the houseboat.
Meals B L D
You will paddle through the early morning mist to visit the floating vegetable market, before returning to the houseboat for breakfast. There will also be an excursion to the old town, with its Jama Masjid Mosque and colourful bazaar. Lunch at a traditional Kashmiri restaurant. You will then have another shikara ride on the lake before spending your third and final night on the houseboat.
Meals B L D
After breakfast, you will be taken back to Srinagar Airport to catch your return flight to Delhi. Services end on arrival in Delhi.
Meals B
What's included
- Transfer to Delhi Airport on Day 1
- Internal flights Delhi to Srinagar return
- Srinagar Airport transfers
- 3 nights accommodation on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Boat rides on Dal Lake as described in the itinerary
- Guided sightseeing on Days 2 and 3
- Entrance fees at gardens temples etc
- All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4
What's not included
- Miscellaneous personal expenses such as souvenirs and soft drinks
- Tips for local staff
The Taj Mahal in Agra is the most famous man-made wonder of the world and easily accessible from Delhi. Our 3 day tour visits Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur and the Amber Fort. You will depart Delhi on the early morning express train to Agra where a full day's guided sightseeing includes the Agra Red Fort and the Taj Mahal and stay overnight in a hotel. In the morning you depart Agra by private car to Jaipur, stopping en route at the 'ghost' city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur you check-in to your hotel and have time to explore the famous 'Pink City'.Read more
The following morning you visit the Jaipur City Palace and Palace of the Winds. After lunch you leave Jaipur for the impressive Amber Fort, a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside overlooking a lake, reflecting its terraces and ramparts. In the late afternoon, you will make the 4-hour drive back to Delhi.
Agra, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur 3 day tour
From $580 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $580.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $1025.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $185.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with an early morning pick-up from our hotel and transfer to the railway station where we board the 'Taj Express' for the 2 hour journey to Agra. Arriving in Agra we are met by our guide for a sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra's Red Fort. We stay overnight in a hotel in Agra.
In our private car with driver/guide we travel first to the incredible ghost city of Fatephur Sikri before continuing our journey through colourful Rajasthan to the famous 'Pink City' of Jaipur where we check into our hotel.
Meals B
We have a morning of sightseeing in Jaipur including the City Palace and 'Palace of the Winds'. Driving out of Jaipur we next visit the Amber Fort and Palace with the option to ride up to the palace gate on elephant back. In the late afternoon we drive back to Delhi and are delivered to our hotel or to the airport, where services end.
Meals B
What's included
- Professional local guide for sightseeing in Agra and Jaipur
- 2 nights hotel
- All breakfasts
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Private transfer from Jaipur to Delhi (either hotel or airport)
- Transfers from Delhi hotel to railway station
- Private vehicle transfers in Agra and Jaipur
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) allow a total of approximately 2000 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Flights to/from Delhi
- Airport transfers other than as specified
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Meals other than breakfasts
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
The Taj Mahal is the most famous man-made wonder of the world. Easily accessible from Delhi, this 2-day tour departs Delhi at 6am on the Shatabdhi Express train. You will have 2 days to explore the fascinating city of Agra. You will stay overnight at a (minimum) 3 star hotel on B&B basis. On day 1 you will visit Sikandra, Agra Fort and have a tour of the city. There will also be time for souvenir shopping in the bazaar close to the fort.Read more
Agra is famous for its handicrafts, mostly inlaid marble-work, leather goods, jewellery and textiles. On day 2 you will visit the world famous Taj Mahal and the 'ghost city' of Fatehpur Sikri, a superbly well-preserved, four hundred year old, temple and palace complex built by the third Mughal Emperor – Akbar. Return to Delhi by private car.
Agra and the Taj Mahal 2 day tour
From $375 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $375.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $700.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $110.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
KE extension package services begin with a pick up at the hotel. We then depart from Delhi at around 0600hrs on the express train. Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel. Later there is a sightseeing visit to Sikandra, Agra Fort and the city. Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, we visit the Taj Mahal and nearby Fatehpur Sikri. In the afternoon, we drive back to Delhi and to either our hotel there or directly to the airport where services end.
Meals B
What's included
- Professional local guide in Agra
- 1 night at Hotel Agra on bed and breakfast basis
- Shatebadhi Express train from Delhi to Agra
- Train or vehicle transfer from Agra to Delhi depending on flight schedule
- Transfers to/from Delhi hotel to railway station
- Transfers once at the Taj Mahal and Agra.
What's not included
- Entrance fees to monuments (must be paid directly in local currency) allow a total of approximately 1500 Indian rupees
- Indian visa if joining from another country
- Any additional transfers
- Tips for your guides and drivers
- Accommodation in Delhi
- Meals other than breakfast
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
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- 13 days trekking
- Max altitude - 4835 metres
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- 12 nights Camping
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West Alabama's Nikkia Jordan repeats as Gulf South Player of Week
Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
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LIVINGSTON | University of West Alabama guard Nikkia Jordan is the Gulf South Conference women's basketball Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.
The senior led UWA to a 2-0 week, averaging 20.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 100 percent from the foul line. The Decatur native led the Tigers to a 63-61 home upset of Delta State on Thursday night, scoring a game-high 24 points thanks to a 4-for-5 effort beyond the 3-point arc and a 6-for-6 performance at the foul line. Jordan logged just 29 minutes in Saturday's 57-41 triumph over Christian Brothers, scoring 17 points and pulling down five rebounds.
Jordan leads Tiger scoring at 20.5 points per game. She is also tops on the team at the free throw line, converting 83 percent.
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Set 1: Shine, Night Speaks to a Woman, Spin, Tuesday, Three Little Birds[1], Big Chief[2], Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)[2]
[1] Dave Matthews on vocals.
[2] Ivan Neville, Eric Krasno, the Galactic horns, and the Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians.
Notes: This set closed "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy - The Concert for New Orleans," a post-Katrina benefit that took place simultaneously at Radio City and Madison Square Garden. Dave Matthews added vocals for "Three Little Birds." "Big Chief" and "Thank You..." featured Ivan Neville, Eric Krasno (Soulive), the Galactic horns, and the Wild Magnolia Mardi Gras Indians who paraded through the crowd and on the stage. Other acts included John Mayer, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic, The Neville Brothers, The Meters, Dave Matthews and Tom Waits. Bill Clinton made a brief speech on the importance of contributing funds to the relief effort. Trey sat in for Dave Matthews' acoustic set on "Everyday" and "Bathtub Gin."
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Outside of town, in the farmer's pasture, the pond has frozen over and the older boys and girls, ecstatic that they don't have school today, jump the fence and one by one glide out onto the ice on uncertain legs. Soon enough, though, they're dancing across the ice with ease, all pirouettes and smiles.
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Symptoms range from headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness to confusion, vomiting, loss of muscular coordination and loss of consciousness. Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen slowly or swiftly onset depending on circumstances. California Poison Control, in an effort to raise public awareness, offers 10 tips to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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People all over our area are joining together for a moment of silence in light of the 52nd Annual National Prayer Day, but this morning also happens to mark a historic event in our area.
Pastors from all denominations in Thomasville are signing a community marriage declaration as part of Prayer Day services. The pact would require couples to undergo at least eight hours of pre-marital counseling before a pastor agrees to marry them.
The preparations were underway this morning at the First Baptist Church of Thomasville for the noon service where people in our area are joining millions of other Americans in prayer.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Women's Tennis team earned its fourth straight victory on Thursday afternoon to stay undefeated, taking a 6-1 final over Texas – Pan American at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. The match marked the 19th straight match that the Islanders have had over 100 fans in attendance, every event since the opening of the facility.
The Islanders (4-0) continued its high level of play against the Broncs (0-5) despite having No. 1 singles player Doris Kuselj and No. 5 singles Chelsea Horan limited to only doubles play due to injury.
"This was a tough competitive fight today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "UTPA is much improved and competed very hard. I'm proud of way some of our girls stepped up today; they competed very hard when given the opportunity."
The Islanders played tough from the outset, sweeping the doubles matches over the Broncs. Kuselj and Stefania Nicolae put up the first point, earning an 8-2 final at the No. 1 position. No. 3 doubles finished next as Maider Martin and Mia Matuszak earned an identical 8-2 win to clinch the doubles point. Sandra Burges and Horan completed the sweep with an 8-6 tally at No. 2 doubles and send it to the second half of the match.
"I thought that all of these girls have been working super hard and I liked the fact that when we needed them they were ready to step in and compete," said Moore. "Overall, I really like the way this team is competing. We need to work even harder to rehab some injuries and keep getting five percent better every week. "
In singles it was another strong start from the home team, with Martin playing No. 1 and earning a quick 6-0, 6-3 final to make it a 2-0 score. No. 2 was next to finish as Burges dropped just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 match to make it 3-0. Celia Rodriguez Delgado clinched the match for her team with a 6-2, 6-4 score at No. 4 singles to put another notch in the win column.
UTPA got on the board after the match was already determined, earning a tough three-set win over Ashley Garza at No. 6 singles by a 6-2, 4-6, 6-0 final to make it 4-1. The Islanders picked up two more matches after that point, with Nicolae winning 6-3, 4-6, 10-4 at No. 3, and Leanne Mascall finishing things off with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 score at No. 5 singles.
"I really like the character and morale on this team right now, the captains are leading very well," said Moore. "UTPA fought hard today, it was a tough battle. Pan American has improved their team, so give them credit. There were a lot of close matches today."
Next up for Texas A&M – Corpus Christi will be a Saturday match on the road at St. Mary's in San Antonio. After that the team will return home for a match on Monday, Feb 11 at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. That match is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start.
Tennis Match Results
Texas-Pan American vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
02/07/13 at Corpus Christi, Texas
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 6, Texas-Pan American 1
Singles competition:
1. Maider Martin (AMCC) def. Dana Nazarova (UTPA) 6-0, 6-3
2. Sandra Burges (AMCC) def. Manon Lavrijssen (UTPA) 6-1, 6-0
3. Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) def. Wanda Beguelin (UTPA) 6-3, 4-6, 10-4
4. Celia Rodriguez (AMCC) def. Anastasia Burobina (UTPA) 6-2, 6-4
5. Leanne Mascall (AMCC) def. Lucie Chrastecka (UTPA) 4-6, 6-2, 6-1
6. Reegan Greenwood (UTPA) def. Ashley Garza (AMCC) 6-2, 4-6, 6-0
Doubles competition:
1. Doris Kuselj/Stefania Nicolae (AMCC) def. Wanda Beguelin/Anastasia Burobina (UTPA) 8-2
2. Sandra Burges/Chelsea Horan (AMCC) def. Dana Nazarova/Didi Fatchikova (UTPA) 8-6
3. Maider Martin/Mia Matuszak (AMCC) def. Lucie Chrastecka/Reegan Greenwood (UTPA) 8-2
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Texas-Pan American 0-5
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 4-0
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (1,2,4,6,3,5)


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Eurociett Membership
Eurociett members comprise both Private Employment Services national Federations and Corporate Members. As of today, 29 national federations belong to Eurociett as well as 7 corporate members: Adecco, Gi Group, Kelly Services, ManpowerGroup , Randstad, Trenkwalder and USG People.
Eurociett Members consist of private companies operating in the following HR activities: temporary agency work, recruitment, interim management, executive search, outplacement and training.
All Eurociett members (national federations, corporate members and associate members), uphold certain principles and uphold a number of conditions:
National Federation members
Eurociett national federation members are (multi)national federations which are representative of the private employment services industry in their respective country and recognised as such by the competent national authorities. They are all based in European countries. Ordinarily, only one national or multinational association in each country or relevant geographic area can be a member of Eurociett. However, in extraordinary circumstances, the Eurociett General Assembly may decide to grant membership to more than one such association in order to achieve adequate representation of the sector. Eurociett members are always a member of Ciett and should meet Ciett membership requirements.
Corporate members
Eurociett corporate members can either be regional corporate members, or global. Regional members are multinational private employment services companies that have offices operating in at least three European countries and who are a member of at least three national federations affiliated with Eurociett, in three different countries.
Associate members
In countries where there is no Eurociett National Federation member, an individual private employment agency company or a group of such companies that do not satisfy the conditions required to join as a national federation member or as a corporate member may apply for an associate membership.
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(Boston, 7/19/10) New England Law | Boston: Summer is a time when many middle- and high-school students kick back a little or earn spending money at a seasonal job. New England Law | Boston recently welcomed a group of teenagers who were looking far beyond their summer break to a time, perhaps a decade or more from now, when some might be back on campus as law students.
Eighteen rising eighth, ninth, and tenth graders visited on July 12 and 13 as part of the Greater Boston YMCA's Young Achievers Summer Institute. The program allows students to explore a number of career paths, including the arts, science and technology, and medicine.
Professor Wilton Hyman coordinated the New England Law visit. "We encouraged these students to consider the possibility of attending law school in their futures," he said. "We also wanted them to meet positive and successful role models who could share their experiences and offer support."
Professor Hyman was joined by guest presenters including the Honorable Robert Ronquillo, Jr., '84, adjunct faculty, presiding justice of the East Boston Division of the Boston Municipal Court; Pierre Monette '91; the Honorable Charles E. Walker, Jr., adjunct faculty member, general counsel/deputy director of enforcement, Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure; and William M. White '84.
The visit culminated in a mock trial, argued by the students and presided over by Justice Ronquillo, which was held in New England Law's Moot Courtroom.


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EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - Add Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy to the list of state law enforcement officials who say three new gun-control laws are "unenforceable."
The state's sheriffs' organization issued a statement to that effect while the bills were under discussion in the Colorado Legislature. But the chorus has grown louder since Gov. John Hickenlooper Wednesday signed the bills into law.
The problem, Hoy said, is the details of the bills, which limit the capacity of ammunition magazines, and expand the state's background check system.
Those background checks - which now apply to sales at gun shows and from stores and Internet retailers - have been expanded to include private sales, which are currently exempt, and remain so in most of the rest of the country. Hoy said he doesn't see how local law enforcement can keep track of those sales.
"Say you and I are friends and I have a pistol you like," Hoy said. "If you want to buy it and I agree to sell it to you, unless you go through the background check, the only way to know it hadn't gone through is if (the pistol) is used to commit a crime."
Unless a crime is committed with the gun, Hoy said he can't see any other way someone might be charged with violating the new law.
The law that limits magazine capacity is equally tricky, Hoy said.
The new law exempts magazines that are already owned, but the law bans the sale, or even transfer, of those magazines. New magazines - limited to a 15-round capacity under the new law - are supposed to be stamped with the date of manufacture and a serial number, ostensibly to make tracking possible.
But existing magazines are neither dated nor numbered - no manufacturer does it. Hoy acknowledged that there's really no way law enforcement can determine if a magazine purchased in another state is new, or if it's been grandfathered in by the law.
Hoy said if an officer notices a pistol with a magazine of more than 15 rounds in a holster on the front seat of a car that's been pulled over for a traffic violation, there's no way an officer can determine if the magazine is, or isn't, legal.
Then there's the matter of just what defines a "transfer."
Hoy said he was watching a TV news program in which three people handed an ammunition magazine to each other.
"They said that was three violations of the law right there," Hoy said. "There's going to have to be some clarification on these laws."
Matte Solomon owns Alpine Arms, a gun shop in Eagle. Solomon holds a Federal Firearms License, and is authorized to run background checks and handle retail transactions, both in his store and through internet sites including www.gunbroker.com.
Solomon has been a vocal opponent of the new laws - although he said his store will "absolutely" comply with them - and pointed out what seems like an inconsistency in the new state ammunition-magazine law.
Solomon said he can't sell a firearm with a magazine that holds more than 15 rounds to a full-time state resident. But, he said, he can sell a rifle with a 30-round magazine - standard capacity on rifles such as the AR-15 - to someone who owns a home in Vail but whose permanent address is in a state that allows those magazines.
Solomon said he's been talking to his suppliers about shipping new firearms to him with two magazines - one that complies with Colorado law and another that's legal in most other states.
With all that in mind, Hoy said it's unlikely his officers will write up any violations, comparing the new gun laws to Eagle County's anti-smoking ordinance of several years ago.
"We've never written a ticket on that one, and we never will," Hoy said.
The situation adds up to an almost-certain legal challenge to the bills, Hoy said.
"We're just waiting for the first lawsuit," he said. "If it isn't filed in the next week or so I'll be surprised."
Business Editor Scott N. Miller can be reached at 970-748-2930 or email@example.com.


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Photograph by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel, National Geographic
Once you begin to look at the world for photographs, everything begins to take on new character and interest. You become differently aware of your surroundings, looking at them with a fresh eye. Your neighbors' gardens, the office buildings you pass every day, even common objects like coins or key chains—all can make compelling images.
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A teenage girl poses for a portrait on a stormy Nebraska day.
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Colorful produce is on offer at a California farmers market.
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Caviar, asparagus, and slices of strawberry are arranged artfully on a plate.
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Despite new online sales taxes that went into effect this year in California and other states, early Cybermonday sales jumped a whopping 24.1 percent over last year across the country as more customers made purchases over their laptops, tablets and smartphones, according to preliminary data released this morning.
"Consumers today are sitting at their desks at work with their credit cards out and clicking away and buying ... or curling up on the couch and doing a little couch commerce," said Jay Henderson, strategy director of IBM Smarter Commerce, which is tracking online sales.
Despite new online taxes that went into effect Sept. 15 in California and vary in rate by county, Cybermonday sales are up this year because of heavy marketing and deals by online merchants, consumer confidence in the economy and the explosion of hand-held devices and apps, Henderson said
Based on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday online purchases, more online customers (76 percent) are still likely making their purchases on PCs or laptops. But a growing number are using iPads (10 percent), iPhones (8.7 percent) and Androids (5.5 percent), Henderson said. "That mobile experience is continuing to grow," he said.
Alan Ross, 55 of Pinole, plans to spend $1,200 to $1,700 Christmas shopping online this year for his wife, two kids and other family members and isn't discouraged by the new 8.75 percent online sales tax he'll have to pay this year.
Ross is proud that he hasn't been to a mall in 14 years and told this newspaper that the lack of an online sales tax was "a good ride while it lasted. It was inevitable. I'm surprised it took this long to collect."
Some 129.2 million shoppers plan to shop online on Cybermonday this year -- up from 122.8 million last year, according to a survey conducted for Shop.org by BIGinsight,
The estimate is up from the 122.8 million people who shopped online last year, and 106.9 million in 2010.
Some 85 percent of retailers are offering Cyber Monday promotions, according to Shop.org.
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December 14, 2010 - MMH Editorial
Voxware, a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, announced today that it has completed the process of becoming a private company.
The move follows a decision by Cross Atlantic Partners, one of the company's major shareholders, to make a further investment in Voxware in support of its strategic plan, in conjunction with a going private transaction.
"This is a watershed event for us," said Scott Yetter, Voxware's CEO. "The burden and cost of public company compliance keeps rising every year. As a private company, we now have greater operational flexibility and can focus more on long-term growth without undue emphasis on short-term earnings and fluctuations in the price of our stock. Building new software products is the best use of company resources that will maximize benefit to our customers, employees, and shareholders."
"Over the past five years, Voxware has introduced the most significant innovations to the market for voice-directed warehousing. Our Voxware 3 product has transformed the company from a custom developer of proprietary solutions to a software products company with an open and packaged offering. We have led the way to lower overall cost and faster implementations of voice solutions for customers, and we've been very pleased by marketplace reaction," Yetter continued. "As a private company, we can now devote even more resources to accelerated evolution of our product line."


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Douglas Craig, Psy.D.
Core Faculty, M.A. in Police Psychology Program
My interest and general practice tends to focus on forensic and police psychology, focusing on both treatment and assessment within these populations. Examples of these areas include evaluations of public safety personnel, including pre-employment psychological screening, fitness for duty evaluations, and specialty team assignments such as SWAT teams or bomb squad, as well as competency to stand trial and insanity at time of offence evaluations. Treatment areas of interest tend to focus on stress related issues, anger management, domestic violence, and substance abuse.
Molded by the philosophy that "high expectations result in high achievement," my classroom is much more than a setting where material is learned; it is an opportunity for exploration, inquiry, clarification, and most importantly growth. Given this, I favor a collaborative approach, combining each other's energy and passion with inquiry and skill development. While expectations are high, this nonthreatening environment results in the development of critical thinking and introspection.
I choose to contribute to the Adler University team because of our dedication to community and social justice. The active engagement and mentorship we provide to students stands out, and Adler feels like a natural match for me.
Please email or call me (312.662.4319) if you have questions or would like more information about me.
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
- M.A., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
- B.A., Cultural Anthropology/Psychology, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Illinois)
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Psychologists in Public Service, Police and Public Safety Section (APA Div. 18)
- The Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
- The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA Div. 2)
Select Presentations
- The Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluation: Processes, Ethics, and Case Study Analysis, Center for Applied Psychology and Forensic Studies, August 2010
- Responding to Domestic Violence Calls: Psychological Considerations, Chicago Police Department, June 2010
- An introduction to Psychological Evaluations of Law Enforcement Officers, Center for Applied Psychology and Forensic Studies, June 2010
- Forensic Psychology: Definitions and Directions, Inter-College Psychology Committee of the City Colleges of Chicago (IPC-CCC), April 2010
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From the Dark Side of the Moon – 17
Praying for Gaza – March 10, 2012
This photo shows one of the strongest explosions in Gaza today [via Gaza Youth Break Out]. [Correction: The picture above is from the 2009 attack on Gaza: From @felimmcmahon tweet: "Normally excellent @MaanNewsAgency ran 2009 pic without caption in early report of today's airstrike … http://lockerz.com/s/191346127" … "They often run 'file pic' alert in grey caption box. In fairness, anyone can make a mistake. Lots of ppl tweeting that pic today." — I'll keep the photo posted though as a reminder of the continuing tragedy that reigns there.]
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Important material: The Other Half of the Story
[From the Dark Side of the Moon is a subjective listing of news, analysis & opinion that may not have made front page in North American media. Themes and topics relate to the Middle East, in particular to Palestine.] – Previous listings
The World is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
Code Pink's anxieties regarding AIPAC
Code Pink's Medea Benjamin lists ten reasons why AIPAC is so dangerous.
"Redefining Our Relationship to A People's Struggle"
Excerpt from an article by Ramzy Baroud, based on talks he delivered at Israeli Apartheid Week conferences in Edmonton and Calgary on March 5 & 6, 2012.
"There is little point in counting on Barack Obama, Stephen Harper or David Cameron to exact justice for Palestinians. How could they, when their governments continue to facilitate and arm the occupation of Palestine, finance the illegal settlements, ensure the continuation of the siege on Gaza and block any attempt, even if symbolic, to indict the unlawful, violent and Apartheid-like practices of the Israeli government?
But to whom can the unnamed old man of Qusra, Suheil, Hana, Adnan and Bassam turn for justice? To whom can they appeal for rights? And from whom should they expect solidarity?
One thing is sure in all of this: Palestinians will continue to resist with or without an international awaking to the injustice underway. The old man will try to replant a new olive grove, Suheil, Hana and Adnan will continue their quest for freedom or will die trying. A whole new generation will carry the torch from the previous one, replant, rebuild and hunger for freedom.
But we, the silent multitudes must not accept this paradigm of supposed immoral certainty as a must. It is our silence that empowers Israel's crimes, and our morally-challenged leaders who continue to speak of the 'unbreakable bond' between them and an Apartheid regime; it's the lack of accountability that makes them shed their last shred of humanity in fear of lobby pressure, or in seeking lobby support.
It is time that we redefine our relationship to the Palestinian struggle. We are not helpless outsiders; we are enablers of this moral travesty that translates into untold daily suffering of millions of people. Our silence is a blank check to the groveling politicians to continue to plead at the feet of the ever-demanding pro-Israeli lobby.
Ordinary Palestinians need true solidarity, not preaching of violence and non-violence; they have utilized the latter for nearly a hundred years. They need us to morally divest from Israel, as opposed to standing half way between the oppressed and the oppressor. They need us to overcome our tendencies of intellectual elitism or any sense of moral ascendancy. They don't need of us to play the role of the lecturer. They need us to truly listen. To genuinely comprehend. To earnestly act.
This is not a conflict concerning religion. It is not about politics. It's about rights. About people with history so rooted in the land, their land – for, who else has planted the ancient olive groves of their ancestors? They need us to remember their names, their stories, and to constantly consider that behind the headlines there are people with faces, with untold courage and humanity, aching for justice and lasting peace: Suheil, Hana, Adnan and Bassam and millions others, some passed away and others are yet to be born.
Before we speak of 'solutions' to the 'Palestinian-Israeli conflict,' I believe that we must first resolve our own dilemma by divesting, first, morally, then by every other mean, from an occupation that runs counter to any true conception of true humanism.
It was Desmond Tutu who once said, "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." – Link
The Testimony of Amnon Neumann
via Antiwar
Amnon Neumann in Zochrot
Iran: "25 Bahman 1389" by Soheil Tavakoli
Libya: Lowkey's "Can't Take Our Freedom"
[Warning: contains graphic images]
Iran: March 8th – Freedom. Justice, Equality. Our Right!
In related news:
"What do you want us to do?"
We don't want intervention, we want attention. We need the media attention to be on Iran. The more the international community condemns what is happening, the more the international media reports it, the more pressure the regime is under. This will save lives …
Iran: "Hey Ayatollah, Leave Those Kids Alone!"
Via oxfordgirl
Iran: a "Free Iran" video
More videos of protests here.
Iran: Opposition leaders incarcerated
Opposition leaders Mousavi and Karoubi have been incarcerated. Click on image for details.


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From the editors of the award-winning nonpartisan Web site Public Agenda Online comes this irreverent and candid guide to the federal budget crisis that breaks down into plain English exactly what the fat cats in Washington are arguing about
Federal debt will affect your savings, your retirement, your mortgage, your health care, and your children. How well do you understand the government decisions that will end up coming out of your pocket?
Here is essential information that every American citizen needs—and has the right—to know. This guide to deciphering the jargon of the country's budget problem covers everything from the country's $9 trillion and growing debt to the fact that, for thirty-one out of the last thirty-five years, the country has spent more on government programs and services than it has collected in taxes. It also explores why elected leaders on every side of the fence have so far failed to effectively address this issue and explains what you can do to protect your future.
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