A drive amidst hailstorm

It was a great drive upto Haldwani and beyond - upto Dhari, enroute to Pahaadpani on the 13th June 2009 - nothing eventful.

Then SUDDENLY, the weather changed.

From 34 deg.C, in a matter of 15 minutes, the sky exploded, sending down marble-sized hailstones at such a frantic pace, hitting the surfaces with such power, that I feared it may just damage my car windshield. The temperature steadily dropped down to 9 deg.C (I couldn't believe this.....) and the road was covered with hailstones - what a beautiful sight.

These are the small wonders of nature, that stay in your mind forever.

Share with me, the beautiful moments - see and hear it.....

The temperature - 9 deg. C - WOW!!!!

Pahaadpaani

This is our 'PLACE IN THE HILLS'.

A small place called - Pahaadpaani - 44 kms from Bhimtal, enroute to Mornola / Motiapathar / Gazar.

After a lot of effort from everyone involved, and a time spanning 3 years, this place is ready for 'summer-vacations' to be spent in. Of course, it does not mean it can't be used any other time of the year....

Shikha, Kriti, and I spent our first night there on the 18th April 2009, and it felt wonderful. Of course, the early morning sun woke us up at around 5 in the morning, but the whole experience was amazing.

Have decided to visit here more often now. And if all goes well, maybe welcome the year 2010 here.....

This is the video of the Himalayan range - as seen from a particular spot, enroute to Pinehill Mountain Resort, Pahaadpaani.

A view of the Himalayan range, as seen from the 'roof' of my unit. Awesome......