Friday, May 16, 2008

The Swiss Alps or The Himalayas?

The Swiss Alps or the Indian Himalayas?? Both breathtakingly beautiful and picturesque it's a tough choice for any mountain lover. These magnificent mountain ranges are home to some of the most sought after mountain destinations in the world. The Swiss Alps are infamous for it's green mountains with snow capped peaks and beautiful lakes...and The Himalayas are just as stunning!

The Himalayas- Where the Earth meets the Sky!
The arc-shaped Himalayas extend along the entire northern boundary of India and carve just as far across the Indian subcontinent as they do deeply into the life around them. The term "Himalaya" -- a Sanskrit word meaning "the Abode of Snow" -- was coined by the Indian pilgrims who traveled in these mountains in ancient times. For centuries, the inhabitants of India have been fascinated by this mountain chain. The feeling is a mixture of admiration, awe and fear; and for the Hindus of India, the Himalayas are also "the Abode of God". There are numerous pilgrim routes that have brought the Hindu pilgrims to these mountains since time immemorial.





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