Call of the HILLS
Every summit in Switzerland
offers a unique slice of Swiss bliss. Time to heed the...
“Thousands of tired,
nerveshaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the
mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.“ John Muir, Our
National Parks They say you have to climb a large mountain to appreciate how
small you are and Switzer land offers ample tow ering moun tains for you to
explore the world outside and the one within you.
MT SÄNTIS
Seeking a pleas urable
high-altitude excursion? Head to the hamlet of Schwägalp that's a favourite
with the locals. What you see are mammoth moun tains enclosing you and
free-roaming goats and cows dotting the lush green landscape while nibbling on
fresh grass. Ride in a cable car that departs every 30 mins to the peak of Mt.
Säntis. At 8,209 ft, it is the highest mountain in eastern Switzerland. In
perfect weather conditions, you can get a 360-degree view of five other
countries Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France and Italy at the same time.
To get there: You can take
a train to Urnäsch or Nesslau from Zurich fol lowed by bus.
SITTLISALP
One of Switzerland's most
scenic can tons, Uri can fulfil all your Alpine fan tasies and yet it remains
non-touristy.
It's a picturesque paradise
where you'd want to stop to take pictures at every few steps. At the entrance
of the ro mantic valley of Brunni, a cable car takes you to Sittlisalp. Once
you arrive at the mountain station, you can ven ture on either a long or short
mountain hiking trip, depending on your fitness level. To get there: Arrive in
Flüelen by train and take a bus to Unterschächen.
PILATUS
At 7,000 ft, Mt Pilatus,
also known as the dragon's den, in central Switzerland is a must visit. While
it's located right outside Lucerne (around 15 km from the charming Old Town),
it's hard to believe that such an out-of-the-ordinary setting can exist in
proximity to the city. On a clear day, the mountain offers a panoramic view of
73 Alpine peaks. With inviting picnic spots, several summer hiking trails and
mountain climbing routes with varying difficulty levels, a king-sized rope park
that promises fun-filled adventure and the longest summer toboggan run -1,350
metres of pure adrenaline -you can spend a day here. During your free time atop
Mt Pilatus, you can indulge in a high-altitude lunch or coffee amid the peaks
or relax on the ex pansive sun terrace.
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Shikha
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TL 22JAN17
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