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An Indian Englishman
AN INDIAN ENGLISHMAN AN INDIAN ENGLISHMAN MEMOIRS OF JACK GIBSON IN INDIA 1937–1969 Edited by Brij Sharma Copyright © 2008 Jack Gibson All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means—whether auditory, graphic, mechanical, or electronic—without written permission of both publisher and author, except in the case of brief excerpts used in critical articles and reviews. Unauthorized reproduction of any part of this work is illegal and is punishable by law. ISBN: 978-1-4357-3461-6 Book available at http://www.lulu.com/content/2872821 CONTENTS Preface vii Introduction 1 To The Doon School 5 Bandarpunch-Gangotri-Badrinath 17 Gulmarg to the Kumbh Mela 39 Kulu and Lahul 49 Kathiawar and the South 65 War in Europe 81 Swat-Chitral-Gilgit 93 Wartime in India 101 Joining the R.I.N.V.R. 113 Afloat and Ashore 121 Kitchener College 133 Back to the Doon School 143 Nineteen-Fortyseven 153 Trekking 163 From School to Services Academy 175 Early Days at Clement Town 187 My Last Year at the J.S.W. 205 Back Again to the Doon School 223 Attempt on ‘Black Peak’ 239 vi An Indian Englishman To Mayo College 251 A Headmaster’s Year 265 Growth of Mayo College 273 The Baspa Valley 289 A Half-Century 299 A Crowded Programme 309 Chini 325 East and West 339 The Year of the Dragon 357 I Buy a Farm-House 367 Uncertainties 377 My Last Year at Mayo College 385 Appendix 409 PREFACE ohn Travers Mends (Jack) Gibson was born on March 3, 1908 and J died on October 23, 1994. -
Best of Uttarakhand 08 Nights / 09 Days Departure Date
Best of Uttarakhand 08 Nights / 09 Days Departure Date: 08th, 16th, 24th May & 01st June, 2021 Highlights: 03 Nights Bhimtal | 02 Nights Kausani | 02 Nights Corbett | 01 Night Delhi Package Highlights Bhimtal: 03 Nights o Naini Lake o Bhim Tal o Sat Tal o Naukuchiya Tal Kausani: 02 Nights o Baijnath Temple o Tea Estate o Anashkti Ashram Corbett: 02 Nights o Kosi River o Grajiya Devi Temple o Safari will be excluding Delhi: 01 Night o Akshardham ***Entry Fees & Activity Cost to Be Paid Directly Wherever Applicable Meal: 08 Breakfasts & 08 Dinners Hotels Used OR Similar: Destination Hotels & Resort Bhimtal Hotel Harhshikhar OR The Prince Residency OR Similar Kausani The Heritage Resort OR Sunita Himalayan Paradise OR Similar Corbett Acron Hideway Resort OR Corbett Tusker Trail OR Similar Delhi Hotel Crest Inn OR Similar Package Cost: Package Cost Per Person Per Adult Rate Extra Bed CNB below 12 02 PAX – Sedan 46,000 /- -- -- 03 PAX – Sedan 41,500 /- 31,500 /- 27,500/- 04 PAX – Innova 42,000 /- 33,000 /- 28,500 /- 06 PAX – Innova 38,500 /- 29,000 /- 25,000 /- 5% GST on Total Tour Cost Suggested Day Wise Itinerary Day 01: Delhi to Nainital (Driving: Delhi to Nainital // Approx. 320 km // 09 Hrs.) Depart for Nainital from Delhi approx. 320 Kms / 09 hrs. On arrival check into Hotel. After refreshment time free for strolling on Mall road. In evening enjoy Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at Nainital. Meal: Dinner Day 02: Nainital After breakfast go for half-day excursion of lake tour covering Saatal, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. After visit come back to Nainital rest & relax. -
Journal of Alpine Research | Revue De Géographie Alpine
Journal of Alpine Research | Revue de géographie alpine 103-3 | 2015 Les territoires de montagne, fournisseurs mondiaux de ressources Impact of Conservation and Development on the Vicinity of Nanda Devi National Park in the North India Version française à paraître Pratiba Naitthani and Sunil Kainthola Electronic version URL: http://journals.openedition.org/rga/3100 DOI: 10.4000/rga.3100 ISSN: 1760-7426 Publisher Association pour la diffusion de la recherche alpine Electronic reference Pratiba Naitthani and Sunil Kainthola, « Impact of Conservation and Development on the Vicinity of Nanda Devi National Park in the North India », Journal of Alpine Research | Revue de géographie alpine [Online], 103-3 | 2015, Online since 02 March 2016, connection on 01 May 2019. URL : http:// journals.openedition.org/rga/3100 ; DOI : 10.4000/rga.3100 This text was automatically generated on 1 May 2019. La Revue de Géographie Alpine est mise à disposition selon les termes de la licence Creative Commons Attribution - Pas d'Utilisation Commerciale - Pas de Modification 4.0 International. Impact of Conservation and Development on the Vicinity of Nanda Devi National... 1 Impact of Conservation and Development on the Vicinity of Nanda Devi National Park in the North India Version française à paraître Pratiba Naitthani and Sunil Kainthola 1 The conservation of critical habitat is a priority issue and usually achieved by establishing national parks or wildlife sanctuaries. Equally important is the sustained supply of electricity for the metro areas and various industrial purposes. The Himalayas, which have high hydropower potential and a rich bio diversity, are the focus of both the hydropower and conservation sectors. -
SURVEY in the NANDA DEVI DISTRICT. E. E. Shipton
SURVEY IN THE NANDA DEVI DISTRICT SURVEY IN THE NANDA DEVI DISTRICT BY E. E. SHIPTON Read before the Alpine Club, l\1arch g, 1937 OUNTAINEERS will have been interested to learn that the Survey of India is now engaged on a new !-inch map of the mountain regions of Kumaon and Garhwal. Previous surveys, as produced on the present !-inch sheets 53 N and 62 B, had been confined almost entirely to the popu lated and revenue-producing areas in or near to the great arterial valleys. Most of the glacier-cov~red country and the remoter valleys of these sheets are very sketchily drawn, in many places, indeed, so sketchily as to bear no resemblance whatever to the ground in question. Over much of the country, too, it has been found necessary to extend the primary triangulation. While engaged on this task in the Badrinath-Kedarnath range, Major Osmaston found that the whole trunk of the Gangotri Glacier was, in fact, several miles W. of the position allotted to it on the map. I hope that now at last we shall have a final solution to the topographical problems of this area. which have excited so much discussion as a result of the various expeditions which have recently brought back a lot of vague data about the range. The usual method employed for hill surveys in India is plane tabling by Indians, 'vho are each responsible for a section of the area. These men work with remarkable speed and neatness and, under the close supervision of their officers, they produce very good work. -
Gori River Basin Substate BSAP
A BIODIVERSITY LOG AND STRATEGY INPUT DOCUMENT FOR THE GORI RIVER BASIN WESTERN HIMALAYA ECOREGION DISTRICT PITHORAGARH, UTTARANCHAL A SUB-STATE PROCESS UNDER THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN INDIA BY FOUNDATION FOR ECOLOGICAL SECURITY MUNSIARI, DISTRICT PITHORAGARH, UTTARANCHAL 2003 SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NEW DELHI CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................................ 4 The authoring institution. ........................................................................................................... 4 The scope. .................................................................................................................................. 5 A DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA ............................................................................... 9 The landscape............................................................................................................................. 9 The People ............................................................................................................................... 10 THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE GORI RIVER BASIN. ................................................ 15 A brief description of the biodiversity values. ......................................................................... 15 Habitat and community representation in flora. .......................................................................... 15 Species richness and life-form -
National Ganga River Basin Authority (Ngrba)
NATIONAL GANGA RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY (NGRBA) Public Disclosure Authorized (Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India) Public Disclosure Authorized Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Public Disclosure Authorized Volume I - Environmental and Social Analysis March 2011 Prepared by Public Disclosure Authorized The Energy and Resources Institute New Delhi i Table of Contents Executive Summary List of Tables ............................................................................................................... iv Chapter 1 National Ganga River Basin Project ....................................................... 6 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Ganga Clean up Initiatives ........................................................................... 6 1.3 The Ganga River Basin Project.................................................................... 7 1.4 Project Components ..................................................................................... 8 1.4.1.1 Objective ...................................................................................................... 8 1.4.1.2 Sub Component A: NGRBA Operationalization & Program Management 9 1.4.1.3 Sub component B: Technical Assistance for ULB Service Provider .......... 9 1.4.1.4 Sub-component C: Technical Assistance for Environmental Regulator ... 10 1.4.2.1 Objective ................................................................................................... -
Ecosystem Function of Buffer Zone Villages of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION OF BUFFER ZONE VILLAGES OF NANDA DEVI BIOSPHERE RESERVE Sunil Nautiyal, PhD (1999) PhD in Botany (Specialization: Ecology) from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand PhD work was carried out at GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (an Autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India) Supervisor: Dr. R. K. Maikhuri, Scientist In-charge, Garhwal Unit, GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand Summary: The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is situated in Himalayan highlands biogeographic province of India was established in 1988 under the UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) for the conservation of biological and cultural diversity. It consists of a central core zone (624.62 km2) surrounded by a buffer zone (1612.12 km2). In1992 it was declared as one of the world heritage site by World Heritage Committee. Legally the reserve includes the areas of reserve forests, civil forests and panchayat forests and individual farmlands. From the geomorphological point of view, the buffer zone occupies the entire Rishi Ganga catchment. A total of 17 villages are situated in the buffer zone of NDBR, of which 10 villages fall in the Garhwal (district Chamoli) and 7 villages in Kumaon (districts Pithoragarh and Almora). The present study was carried out in the 10 buffer zone villages belonging to Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya with a total population of 2253. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is one such protected area where local people inhabited in the buffer zone areas have been deprived of the traditional uses of the natural resources from the reserve. -
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park drishtiias.com/printpdf/rajaji-national-park Why in News Recently, a clash took place between Van Gujjars and the Uttarakhand forest officials in the Rajaji National Park. Key Points Location: Haridwar (Uttarakhand), along the foothills of the Shivalik range, spans 820 square kilometres. Background: Three sanctuaries in the Uttarakhand i.e. Rajaji, Motichur and Chila were amalgamated into a large protected area and named Rajaji National Park in the year 1983 after the famous freedom fighter C. Rajgopalachari; popularly known as “Rajaji”. Features: This area is the North Western Limit of habitat of Asian elephants. Forest types include sal forests, riverine forests, broad–leaved mixed forests, scrubland and grassy. It possesses as many as 23 species of mammals and 315 bird species such as elephants, tigers, leopards, deers and ghorals, etc. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015. It is home to the Van Gujjars in the winters. Van Gujjars: It is one of the few forest-dwelling nomadic communities in the country. Usually, they migrate to the bugyals (grasslands) located in the upper Himalayas with their buffaloes and return only at the end of monsoons to their makeshift huts, deras, in the foothills. They inhabit the foothills of Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand. They traditionally practice buffalo husbandry; a family owns up to 25 heads of buffaloes. They rely on buffaloes for milk, which gets them a good price in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh markets. 1/2 Other Protected Areas in Uttarakhand: Jim Corbett National Park (first National Park of India). Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. -
'Glacial Burst' in Uttarakhand
7 killed after ‘glacial burst’ in Uttarakhand Over 125 missing as hydel projects under construction on Rishiganga, Dhauliganga rivers are swept away SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT del project had an installed NEW DELHI capacity of 13.2 megawatts Seven persons were killed (MW), the 520 MW NTPC Ta- and over 125 reported mis- povan-Vishnugad project on sing after a “glacial burst” on the Dhauliganga was much Nanda Devi triggered an ava- larger. Both sites have been lanche and caused flash virtually washed away, an floods in Rishiganga and eyewitness told this new- Dhauliganga rivers in Cha- spaper. moli district of Uttarakhand Earlier in the day, Mr. Ra- on Sunday. wat said people along river- The number of missing banks were being evacuated. persons could rise as details Dams in Shrinagar and Rishi- were still being ascertained, kesh were emptied out, Mr. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Rawat said as the raging wa- T.S. Rawat said at a press ters made their way down- conference in Dehradun in stream. By late afternoon, the evening. Narrow escape: A worker being rescued from a tunnel at the the flow of the Alaknanda, of Videos of gushing waters Tapovan hydel project, which was washed away after the which the Dhauliganga is a and rising dust went viral on glacial burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday. * SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT tributary, had stabilised. social media as flood warn- Apart from the local pol- ings were issued in down- about the cause behind the povan tunnel of the NTPC ice and the Indo-Tibetan Bor- stream Uttar Pradesh for disaster,” the Chief Minister had to be halted due to a rise der Police (ITBP), four co- what was described as a “gla- told reporters. -
Volume 30 # October 2014
Summit ridge of Rassa Kangri (6250m) THE HIMALAYAN CLUB l E-LETTER l Volume 30 October 2014 CONTENTS Climbs and Explorations Climbs and Exploration in Rassa Glacier ................................................. 2 Nanda Devi East (7434m) Expedition 204 .............................................. 7 First Ascent of P6070 (L5) ....................................................................... 9 Avalanche on Shisha Pangma .................................................................. 9 First Ascent of Gashebrum V (747m) .....................................................0 First Ascent of Payu Peak (6600m) South Pillar ......................................2 Russians Climb Unclimbed 1900m Face of Thamserku .........................3 The Himalayan Club - Pune Section The story of the club’s youngest and a vibrant section. ..........................4 The Himalayan Club – Kolkata Section Commemoration of Birth Centenary of Tenzing Norgay .........................8 The Himalayan Club – Mumbai Section Journey through my Lense - Photo Exhibition by Mr. Deepak Bhimani ................................................9 News & Views The Himalayan Club Hon. Local Secretary in Kathmandu Ms. Elizabeth Hawley has a peak named after her .................................9 Climbing Fees Reduced in India ............................................................. 22 04 New Peaks open for Mountaineering in Nepal ................................ 23 Online Show on Yeti ............................................................................... -
Current Affairs of The
08.02.2021 Monday Current Affairs of the Day GS Paper - I 7 killed after ‘glacial burst’ in Uttarakhand Glacier collapse brings back the memory of 2013 flash floods Experts point to climate change impact GS Paper - III ‘Disinvestment will be squeaky clean’ IIT-D finds a way for low-cost cleaner fuel GS Paper - IV Beggars learning vocational skills for life with dignity Prelims At the massive rally, Kurubas seek ST tag Men access mental health helpline more 1 08.02.2021 Monday 7 killed after ‘glacial burst’ in Uttarakhand Seven persons were killed and over 125 reported missing after a “glacial burst” on Nanda Devi triggered an avalanche and caused flash floods in Rishi Ganga and Dhauliganga rivers in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. Highlights: 1. It was described as a “glacial burst” by the Centre’s National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC). 2. While the Rishiganga hydel project had an installed capacity of 13.2 megawatts (MW), the 520 MW NTPC Tapovan-Vishnugad project on the Dhauliganga was much larger. Both sites have been virtually washed away, an eyewitness told this newspaper. Glacier collapse brings back the memory of 2013 flash floods Dhauliganga and Ganga River system 1. Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauliganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park. 2. Dhauliganga is joined by Rishiganga river at Raini, where the disaster at the power project dam took place. The river takes a V-turn and continues to flow in the opposite direction, toward the north, as the Dhauliganga for another 30- odd km, through Tapovan, until it is joined by the Alaknanda at Vishnuprayag near Joshimath. -
Baijnath Temple
EXPLORING KAUSANI © The Buransh Retreat | www.theburansh.com| [email protected] ABOUT KAUSANI Kausani is an enchanting little village situated in the Bageshwar District in the gorgeous state of Uttarakhand, India. There are very few places in the Himalayas that can compare with the beauty of Kausani - a picturesque village well known for its scenic splendor and its spectacular 300 km-wide panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi and Panchchuli. Kausani lies atop a ridge at an altitude of around 1890 m amidst dense pine trees overlooking Someshwar valley on one side and Garur and Baijnath Katyuri valley on the other. Mahatma Gandhi called this place the 'Switzerland of India', due to similarity in landscape. *Map of Kausani © The Buransh Retreat | www.theburansh.com| [email protected] HOW TO REACH KAUSANI By Road: Kausani is well connected by motorable roads with major cities of northern India. Buses to Kathgodam and Almora can be taken from ISBT Anand Vihar, Delhi.Kausani is well connected with major towns of Kumaon region as well as Garhwal regions. Road Route Map to reach Kausani Road Route 1 (433 Kms): Delhi - Hapur - Moradabad - Ramnagar (Corbett National Park) – Ranikhet - Kausani.(Approximately 13 hours) Road Route 2 (405 Kms): Delhi - Hapur - Moradabad - Rampur - Haldwani - Kathgodam - Bhimtaal - Bhawali - Khairna - Almora – Kausani. (Approximately 11 hours) By Rail: Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Kausani situated at a distance of 132kms. Kathgodam is well connected by Railway networks with major destinations of India like Lucknow, Delhi and Kolkata. Trains are frequent to Kathgodam as it is the gateway of Kumaon region.