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Tuesday, 31 August 2010Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and beautiful hill stations of northern India. Kullu and Manali are two other important hill stations of northern India. Surrounded by seven hills Shimla is considered as the Queen of Hills.
The seven hills are Summer hill, Prospect hill, Observatory hill, Jakhoo hill, Iverarm hill, Bantony hill, and Elysium hill. Seven hills of Shimla offer a variety of activities to be enjoyed and several attractions to be visited. The gorgeous town of Shimla was the summer capital of India before independence. There are lots of attractions and fascinating places that can be explored on Shimla tours in Himachal Pradesh.
Jakhoo Temple situated on the Jakhoo hill is one of the most important attractions of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It offers panoramic view of the city. The temple is best seen in the soft morning sunlight. Scandal Point, Kurfi Zoo, the Mall, the Ridge, Kamna Devi Temple at Prospect Hill, Tara Devi Temple, Lakkar Bazaar, Vice Regal Lodge at Observatory hill, Christ Church, etc are the must visit attractions of Shimla tour in Himachal Pradesh, India. You too should not forget to visit these attractions on your visit to Shimla city.
And yes, Himachal tour and travel not ends here. You will surly to love the gorgeous region of Kulu Manali while in Himachal Pradesh. Kullu and Manali is two other beautiful hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and globally famous for exceptional beauty of nature. You will feel as if nature had poured all its beauty on Kullu and Manali. The distance between Shimla to Manali is about 260 km. And the Shimla Manali route is itself very scenic offering perfect view for your camera. Manali – popularly described as the Switzerland of India – is very popular among tourists from all over the world.
This magnetic city has several reasons to deserve the attention of tourists. Manali tour will introduce these reasons. And you will agree with them, it is sure. It is the scenic beauty of its landscapes and delightful climate of the region that makes Manali very popular among honeymooners and newly wedded couples from all around the world. It is an ideal destination for honeymooners and offers a variety of options to enjoy honeymoon holidays. Snow-capped mountain peaks, gorgeous meadows carpeted with wild flowers, fruit laden apple orchards, lush green valley, adventure activities, etc are prime attractions of the city. Manali Mountaineering Institute, Manali Sanctuary, Temples, Tibetan Temples, Buddhist Monasteries & Gompas, etc are also worth visiting attractions of the city.
Paragliding, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting, shopping, etc are some popular activities of the city that you will surly to love to enjoy. There are several Manali tour packages available in the market made available by various travel agents and tour operators. You can choose a right Manali tour package and start your tours and travel in Manali – the Switzerland of India.
Source: www.prlog.org
Monday, 30 August 2010Beautiful Bras for Breast Cancer will give Cairns visitors the opportunity to contribute to a good cause while having plenty of fun.
The event supports a number of charitable organisations, including Cancer Council Queensland, Breast Screen Queensland and Climbing for a Cause.
Tourists staying in Cairns hotels (www.laterooms.com) between October 1st and 22nd 2010 will have t he opportunity to visit the HUGS Gallery venue and have a look round an exhibition featuring the work of local artists and "well-known ladies", the organisers have revealed.
Sculptures and artworks will be on display throughout the event, but the main draw for people staying in some of the cheap accommodation Cairns (www.laterooms.com) has available is likely to be the 15 bras decorated especially for the occasion.
As well as looking at this unique lingerie, attendees will have the opportunity to win some of it themselves by bidding in a silent auction, with the successful participants set to be announced at the Pink Ribbon High Tea on October 24th.
The exhibition will open at 18:30 local time on October 1st and will then run each week from Tuesday to Sunday, between 12:00 and 21:00.
Those who are keen to attend can find HUGS Gallery at 70 Abbot Street, opposite Cairns City Library.
For more information on this event, visit the Pink Ribbon High Tea website.
LateRooms.com features an array of accommodation in Cairns, including The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa (www.laterooms.com).
Source: www.prlog.org
Friday, 27 August 2010Nutriex, a leading performance supplement company, announces the addition of expedition photographer, climber and skier, Jimmy Chin, to its stable of athletes. Chin joins other world-class athletes on Nutriex’ roster including Chris Sharma, Kit DesLauriers, and Pete Takeda.
Chin is one of the most versatile and sought after expedition photographers working today. He also is a sponsored climber and skier for The North Face Athlete Team. In the past decade, Jimmy has worked with some of the greatest adventurers, climbers and skiers in the world, documenting everything from first ascents of unclimbed towers in the Karakoram, to ski descents of high peaks in the Himalayas.
“Long training days and difficult expeditions are hard on the body,” said Chin. “I use Nutriex products as my main dietary supplement for recovery when I am training. Nutriex supplements are especially important on expeditions when my body gets run down from travel, altitude and big endurance days. It's nice to know that the Nutriex Science Panel has thoroughly researched the needs of the body and of athletes like myself to make sure this is the best combination of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that I will need to perform at my best,” he added.
Athletes like Chin, Chris Sharma, and others rely on NUTRIEX Sport, a premium natural anti-inflammatory and joint nutrition product formulated to counter balance the high physical demands athletes place on their bodies. Nutriex Sport is formulated with therapeutic levels of the cartilage protectors glucosamine and chondroitin to help athletes and active adults prevent and recover more quickly from injuries.
Founded more than 10 years ago by renowned orthopedic surgeon Thomas Rosenberg, MD, to provide simple, natural path solutions for his patients’ performance and surgical recovery needs, Nutriex remains dedicated and committed to continued research on natural solutions to optimal health. And to that end, 100% of the profits from Nutriex sales support preventive health research and education at Park City, Utah-based ProHealth Lab, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Results from ProHealth Lab’s constant research and review are incorporated back into Nutriex formulations. ProHealth Lab exists to counter the shortcomings and misdirections of America’s current, interventional healthcare system with its focus on disease sickness models, more and more expensive tests, drug prescriptions, and repeat surgery. Learn more at http://www.prohealthlab.org.
Nutriex products comprise unique blends of scientifically proven and time-tested preventive health ingredients. All Nutriex formulations are made from the highest quality ingredients that exceed U.S. purity standards. In addition, all Nutriex formulations are manufactured to standards above and beyond those required by FDA regulations.
The Nutriex family of products has the best solution for your specific preventive health needs. Nutritional products that supplement nutrition include protein, Omega-3, bone and joint, antioxidants and a comprehensive multivitamin have been sequentially formulated over a 10-year period.
Additional products in the Nutriex line include:
- NUTRIEX Proteins for balanced energy and recovery
- Omega-3/Fish Oil an anti-inflammatory for cardio and cognitive health
- NUTRIEX Health for long-term health/joint maintenance
- NUTRIEX Ortho for bone and joint health
- NUTRIEX Basic a high antioxidant, comprehensive multivitamin
For additional information on Nutriex, please visit www.nutriex.com.
Source: www.prlog.org
Thursday, 26 August 2010HandicappedPets.com was thrilled to witness the first ever paralyzed dog in a wheelchair reach the summit of Mount Washington morning of August 18, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
Courtney Dunning and her dog Lucy reached the summit of Mount Washington on August 18, 2010 after climbing the 7.6 mile Mt. Washington Auto Road. The hike began at 5:28 a.m. and was completed six hours and two minutes l ater at 11:30 a.m. Lucy, a 4-year old mixed breed that was rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico after being paralyzed in an auto collision, is the first ever dog in a wheelchair to reach the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.
Lucy is a very high energy, active dog that has been using her Walkin' Wheels for nearly two years. She and her owner Courtney Dunning of Peterborough, New Hampshire prepared for their climb up the Mount Washington Auto Road with several weeks of training which included increases in both mileage and altitude as well as a test trek up the first two miles of the auto road in mid-July.
The six-hour journey to the summit of Mount Washington included several breaks for food and water as well as one diaper change. Accompanying Lucy on the climb to provide supplies and to document the adventure were a total of five people and one dog - Lucy's canine companion Topper, a Chihuahua mix that was also rescued from Puerto Rico.
Upon reaching the summit, Courtney Dunning expressed how proud she was of Lucy and acknowledged the Mount Washington Auto Road and its employees for their support of the effort which included providing advice for the two-mile test trek in July, opening the gates at 5:00 a.m. the morning of the climb, and offering an extremely comfortable and enjoyable stage ride back to the base of the auto road.
"I think many people underestimate handicapped pets and do not realize just how much they can do given proper care and training," Dunning explained.
Mark C. Robinson, President of HandicappedPets.com and inventor of the Walkin' Wheels, was equally amazed and proud of Lucy.
"Lucy demonstrates how handicapped pets can continue to lead happy, healthy, active lives. The Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair allows dogs to do more than simply survive injuries that were once considered life ending. With appropriate veterinary care and physical training, dogs in wheelchairs can thrive and even reach levels of athletic achievement," commented Robinson.
About the Mount Washington Auto Road
First opened in 1861 as the Mt. Washington Carriage Road, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is the country’s oldest manmade attraction. Located on Rt. 16 in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, just north of the Mount Washington Valley and minutes south of Gorham, the Auto Road has a long and winding history, much like its 7.6 mile trip up to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. For more information, visit http://www.MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com or call 603-466-3988.
Source: www.prlog.org
Wednesday, 25 August 2010On Saturday, August 21, Belgian climber Chloé Graftiaux died after falling from the South Face of Aiguille Noire de Peuterey in the Mont Blanc massif. Graftiaux, 23—who was well-known in the world competition circuit as a bouldering and sport climbing champion—was descending from the summit and was swept away by rock fall.
This year, Graftiaux placed third overall in the Bouldering Wor ld Cup, with victories in Vail, Colorado, and Sheffield, England. Graftiaux was also active in the mountaineering and ice climbing community, with yearly ascents in the Mont Blanc range and an ice climbing competition victory at the Valle de Daone 2010.
Source: www.climbing.com
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