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Chasing Himalayan Dreams
by Susan
Have you always yearned for adventures, or are you just looking for your next hike or adventure? Did you think that the Himalayas were only for mountaineers? Join Susan Jagannath as she chases down a forbidden track to view Kangchenjunga and Everest from Sandakphu on the Singalilla trail. This is one of the least known and most accessible trails in the Indian Himalayas, and it is doable for anyone with moderate fitness.Not just a guide book, but interspersed with stories of how she finally walked the trail she was forbidden to walk at 16.
Episodes
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16 - Descend
The end of the trek - it's time for a new Dream now. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links.
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15 - Drink Tea
It's time for a drink after the trek - of Darjeeling tea, in Darjeeling. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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14 - Fulfil
The dream is fulfilled. We reach the end of the trek. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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13 - Breathe
Descending from the giddy heights, I can breathe more easily, despite the ache of leaving Sandakphu. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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12 - Sandakphu
At last, the day at Sandakphu. And it ends too soon. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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11 - See
Darshan is a concept of seeing and being seen. It's more important than frenzied activity. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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10 - Everest
Everest is far - but clearly visible from Tumbling and its crested prayer flags. And the intensity of the climb increases.. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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9 - Gasp and Climb
In this chapter, the gasping is not only the view - but with every breath of the climb, Will I make it? Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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8 - Gasp
In the morning, the Sleeping Buddha reveals itself to its acolytes for the first time in 40 years, I see this. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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7 - Escape into the Mountains
Arriving in Bagdogra, we head up to the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling, Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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6 - Escape
Taking flight from Bangalore to Bagdogra, from here, we're headed into Darjeeling. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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5 - Launch
"All men dream, but not equally.." The packing of backpacks heralds the last minute angst. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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4 - Hustle
After taking off from home, a pause in India, before the actual trek starts. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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3 - Walk
Getting to grips with the walking regimen you need to enjoy the trek. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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2 - Prepare
In this chapter, I share how I prepared mentally, physically and emotionally for the challenge ahead. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links
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1 - Dream
In this first chapter of the book, Chasing Himalayan Dreams, I share my dreams, plans and yes, angst about attempting the Sandakphu trail. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links.
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Chasing Himalayan Dreams - Podcast Trailer
Yes - even podcasts have trailers! This is the starting point of the podcast that is made up of every chapter of the book - it's like an audiobook. Get a copy of the book at www.amzn.com/B07CW8CHH4 or www.susanjagannath.com/books for the international links.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you always yearned for adventures, or are you just looking for your next hike or adventure? Did you think that the Himalayas were only for mountaineers? Join Susan Jagannath as she chases down a forbidden track to view Kangchenjunga and Everest from Sandakphu on the Singalilla trail. This is one of the least known and most accessible trails in the Indian Himalayas, and it is doable for anyone with moderate fitness.Not just a guide book, but interspersed with stories of how she finally walked the trail she was forbidden to walk at 16.
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Have you always yearned for adventures, or are you just looking for your next hike or adventure? Did you think that the Himalayas were only for mountaineers? Join Susan Jagannath as she chases down a forbidden track to view Kangchenjunga and Everest from Sandakphu on the Singalilla trail. This is...
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