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Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 16720 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.104.150 Rating: N/A |
ee maata ante kodataru emo janalu ani analedu - Denali needs a couple days to explore... But the train ride to Seward in the goldstar glassdome is definitely worth it - the scenery you get on the train is much better than the road- Day trip from anchorage - go by train in the mornin - catch the kenai fords cruise and take the bus back  The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Jp_rocks Hero Username: Jp_rocks Post Number: 16901 Registered: 06-2009 Posted From: 73.36.15.73 Rating: N/A |
Yellowstone is a better bet for watching wolves..forgot the exact name of the place but adedo valley lo definite ga kanipistai Go with a pair of good light binoculars (expensive but worth it) kenai fjords boat cruise lo Chala marine life kanipistundi | ||
Asdf Side Hero Username: Asdf Post Number: 7848 Registered: 12-2014 Posted From: 205.157.66.4 Rating: N/A |
okkadive aina bus trips plan sesko, gotobus/bigbus edo vundali. nenu company ledu ani bachelor ga vuanpudu pedda tiragale | ||
Jp_rocks Hero Username: Jp_rocks Post Number: 16900 Registered: 06-2009 Posted From: 73.36.15.73 Rating: N/A |
Chinnu thammi 4 days ante Ivi set cheyyi: 1. Matanuska ice falls trek 2. Valdez Columbia glacier kayak 3. Seward kenai fjords boat trip Denali is a waste of time imo and 4 day trip lo assale worth kadu..with the above itinerary you could basically fly into anchorage, rent a car and drive to those points.. | ||
Simba Hero Username: Simba Post Number: 18247 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 166.137.252.109 Rating: N/A |
6k for me, wife and kid. We went in 2005 summer, so almost 10 years ago. I guess inflation would add a bit in the mean time. | ||
Bingo Junior Artist Username: Bingo Post Number: 203 Registered: 11-2012 Posted From: 165.200.82.31 Rating: N/A |
ok. thanks | ||
Rebel Hero Username: Rebel Post Number: 13266 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.45.197.14 Rating: N/A |
cost us annadu kabatti family anukunta.. | ||
Bingo Junior Artist Username: Bingo Post Number: 202 Registered: 11-2012 Posted From: 165.200.82.31 Rating: N/A |
6k per person or family anta? | ||
Rebel Hero Username: Rebel Post Number: 13265 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.45.197.14 Rating: N/A |
that one from jp rocks.. this post is from simba : I see lot of people taking cruise trips to Alaska from either Seattle or Vancouver. All they remember is cruise experience with passing glaciers. This is not real Alaska. Instead, fly into Anchorage. Take a scenic train through country-side. Rent a car and drive around. You would capture the real Alaskan beauty from inland. For photographers, it is just heaven. For enthusiasts there are many outdoor activities. So, if you are going to do the trip, do it in real way. Yes. NJ nundi Anchorage fly ayyamu. For 9-day trip, it cost us around 6k including airfare, hotels, food, train travel for 2 days, all attractions tickets, 1 week car rental, one-day flight to Point Barrow and little shopping. | ||
Bingo Junior Artist Username: Bingo Post Number: 201 Registered: 11-2012 Posted From: 165.200.82.31 Rating: N/A |
Rebel bro, ea trip ki per person enta cost avtundo oka estimate chepandi. Excluding flight tickets to/from Anchorage | ||
Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 16717 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.104.150 Rating: N/A |
yeah - we went july 10 onwards...talkeetna is a little off the road so trip restructure chesukovalsi vachindi when it got cancelled the first day - second day drive start chesaka malli cancelled annaru - so went early to to the Matanuska trek and came back to Anchorage sooner.. Chinnu, Matanuska trek matram highlight,the drive to and from matanuska is phenomenal That is JP_Rock's travelogue - adi chuse Matanuska plan chesanu .. good site for planning - they have some good deals too http://www.alaskatravel.com/ MAtanuska trek: https://micaguides.com/ The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Lax Moderator Username: Lax Post Number: 13287 Registered: 11-2013 Rating: N/A |
idedo bagundi..nenu kuda ila paln chesukovali konni trips Karimnagar Pawan Fan | ||
Tombrady Legend Username: Tombrady Post Number: 35757 Registered: 05-2012 Posted From: 216.163.216.61 Rating: N/A |
twlight wolves aithey WA state ki ellali | ||
Bayarea_bullodu Comedian Username: Bayarea_bullodu Post Number: 1037 Registered: 07-2012 Posted From: 199.244.214.110 Rating: N/A |
Yeah...Denali and Gates of the Arctic National Park(Far North) lo untayi but probability low..Midwest lo untey meeru Bear Park USA in SD ellandi..Enni kavalantey anni untayi including Arctic Wolf  | ||
Chinnu Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 17012 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 107.77.76.47 Rating: N/A |
Bayarea uncle thanks for the inputs .. Useful info icharu .. Btw is there any place I can encounter some wild wolves ? Where them girls at ! | ||
Bayarea_bullodu Comedian Username: Bayarea_bullodu Post Number: 1036 Registered: 07-2012 Posted From: 199.244.214.110 Rating: N/A |
ee risk eppudu untundi kada andi..Alaska ante ne weather meedha bharosa pettukokunda ellali..But June/July better weather better untadi ani past few years data cheptundi.. but on the downside mosquitoes sampestayi... | ||
Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 16716 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.104.150 Rating: N/A |
We ended up wasting half a day because weather would not permit this trip ..so I would not advise planning around this in a 4-day trip The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Bayarea_bullodu Comedian Username: Bayarea_bullodu Post Number: 1035 Registered: 07-2012 Posted From: 199.244.214.110 Rating: N/A |
@Chinnu Depends on the region you want to visit...Interior ayithey 1.) Denali National Park ellandi..3-4 hrs drive from Anchorage..Only first 18 miles Cars allow chestaru and 1st 90 miles varakey road untadi and only park buses elthayi..You can get onto any of the shuttle buses (green colored) and get down wherever you want and hike..There are no paved trails so hikers paradise anattu ...true wilderness..I suggest you to get down at Polychrome outlook where there are high chances of spotting grizzlies.. 2.) Talkeetna: Glacier Landing + Mt.Mckinley flight tour ellandi...I bet the experience is unmatched.. South Central region: 1.) Seward: Travel from Anchorage to Seward. Very scenic routeSeward is also the entry to Kenai Fjords National Park. 2.) Exit Glacier hike..easily accessible by foot and car. 3.) Whittier: Prince William Sound tide water glacier tour ellachu. Superb landscapes. 4.) Homer: Only spit untadi kaani halibut fishing capital of the world antaru..If you like fishing, go for it Far North: Chala takkuva mandiki interest untadi ee region..Let me know if you are intersted and I can share more details.. We went to Alaska in May 2014 and covered below places: Denali, Seward, Arctic Circle and tundra, Glacier Landing tour, Valdez etc. Okati ayithey guaranetee istanu...Mainland USA paniki raadhu Alaska mundara..You will enjoy a lot..Kudurithey Richardson and Denali Hwy cover cheyandi..Prathi turn deggara meeko kotha landscape kanapadtadhi...So, kuduruthey inka extend chesukondi mee trip.. | ||
Chinnu Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 17011 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 107.77.76.47 Rating: N/A |
Wow Rebel bro thanks a lot andii .. Where them girls at ! | ||
Rebel Hero Username: Rebel Post Number: 13264 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.45.197.14 Rating: N/A |
this is some one's trip report..i think simba: Day 1: Flew to Anchorage. Spent the evening at 'Point Woronzof' in the city. It was a cool place with a view of mountains, water and planes flying over head. Had dinner at City Diner - Their milkshakes are to die for. Day 2: Visited Portage glacier in the morning. This glacier is located about 50 miles south of Anchorage. The drive on Seward highway towards the glacier is breathtaking and serves as the perfect introduction to alaskan scenery (Sample pics - http://tinypic.com/r/2ibi0d4/7 http://tinypic.com/r/ddi7mc/7 http://tinypic.com/r/i1i8at/7 http://tinypic.com/r/2sakmbk/7 After reaching Portage valley, we took a 1 hr cruise on Portage lake to visit the glacier. The valley itself was BEAUTIFUL with great views of mountains, wild flowers and portage lake. And the glacier is even better. It is an actively calving glacier. Claving is the phenomenon in which a glacier sheds huge chunks of ice into the water. The thunderous and crackling sounds that emanate out of a glacier before it calves are incredible. It sounds as if a 1000 shot guns went off in close proximity. Sample pic of the glacier - http://tinypic.com/r/4q2d51/7 We then started our drive to Denali National Park - 225 miles north of Anchorage. We took about 8 hours to do the 4 hr drive, stopping at every corner for photos. It was a good drive but I liked the scenery towards Portage glacier better. People usually take the scenic train to Denali but I chose to drive to enjoy a little more freedom. Our cabin in Denali was right by a creek and it was awesome. The only thing we could hear was the sound of the flowing creek. Day 3: Took a full day Shuttle into the interior of Denali National Park. Saw lots of wild life (nearly 10 bears, golden fox, dall sheeps, caribou etc) on our way and the views from shuttle bus were amazing. Never seen such an expansive land scape. Mt McKinley was out of clouds for a while but I didn't find it any different to the other mountains that we saw along the way. sample denali pics: http://tinypic.com/r/es20xg/7 http://tinypic.com/r/64qef9/7 From Denali Park, I drove down towards anchorage and took the Glenn Highway to stop over at Matanuska Glacier for some ice trekking. It paid off v v well!! Day 4: Took the scenic Glenn Highway and drove to Glacier View. The view of Matanuska Glacier (one of the v few glaciers accessible by land) was out of the world. This glacier, though accessible by road, is in the middle of nowhere and hence is not frequented by a lot of tourists. That's why the glacier looked beautiful and untouched. Sample pic - http://tinypic.com/r/25qswp1/7 . We did the 3 hr guided trek on the glacier and it was one of the highlights of our trip. It was unreal to walk on a pristine glacier and see the blue colored glacial pools, holes, ice caves and crevasses up close. You could see ice melting and forming crystal clear streams on the glacier. Also you could hear ice crackling and collapsing around you. Sample pics - . http://tinypic.com/r/35i6dqa/7 - glacial pool http://tinypic.com/r/p90yo/7 - glacial stream http://tinypic.com/r/wrhlaa/7 - crevasse http://tinypic.com/r/353edz4/7 - me trying to ascend an ice wall http://tinypic.com/r/2yyyq9f/7 - miles of such compressed blue ice..remnants of ice age http://tinypic.com/r/mw61yb/7 - glacial pool clicked by wify Another highlight was our cabin overlooking the valley and glacier. Wish we had more time at this place. Day 5: Coninued our drive from matanuska towards Valdez. This entire drive was v v v scenic. sample pic - http://tinypic.com/r/1hxc7p/7 - view of nelchina glacier by glenn highway..ee spot ARUPULU anthe.....crisp alaskan air, deserted roads, breath taking scenery.. Specially Richardson highway was drop dead gorgeous. We visited another glacier - Worthington glacier on our way to Valdez. This is a v easily accessible roadside glacier which was good but by no means comparable to Manatuska glacier. Did a short hike to the face of the glacier and moved on. Rested for the night in Valdez - a v v small, charming, funny looking town - unlike any other place in the US. this is the highlight of our trip....life changing experience annattu..valdez lo kayaking between towering glacial bergs left by columbia glacier......ee kayaking lo unna PEACE antha intha kadu..mind lo F5 million times nokkinattu Day 6: Undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. A full day kayak trip to Columbia glacier. This is the 2nd largest tide water glacier which calved so much ice that 6-9 miles of the bay is flocked with TOWERING ICE BERGS (some bergs are as big as 2-3 storeyed buildings). The water in the bay is v v v calm so allowing for an easy kayak. It was mind numbing to kayak between these HUUUUGE BLUEE ice bergs towering over you. Some bergs collapsed right in front of our eyes making huge crackling noises. maatho patu inko thella pair unde, vallaki pack..bay lo ki enter avvagane peyyydda ice berg virigi padindi generating a big wave.... Sample pics - http://tinypic.com/r/345d361/7 http://tinypic.com/r/34ta7p1/7 http://tinypic.com/r/2lnkfvl/7 highlight entante, the bay is FULL OF SEA LIFE including seals, sea lions and sea otters....seals kontha dooram kayaks ni follow ayyai..it was incredibly funny to watch them get all curious.......ice bergs meeda sea lions, seals relax autu untai We kayaked for hrs b/w the bergs and broke for lunch on the moraine of the glacier. View of the bay from our lunch location..also moraine meedaki ice bergs kottukuni ostai in sizes and shapes....aa sample pics kuda kinda unnai http://tinypic.com/r/2q3xhe1/7 http://tinypic.com/r/21brdd/7 http://tinypic.com/r/27zismx/7 http://tinypic.com/r/hrar6h/7 http://tinypic.com/r/zmfgjq/7 http://tinypic.com/r/ilw28l/7 lunch tarvata tanivi teere daaka inko 2-3 hrs kayaking chesi poyam.. Day 7: Took the ferry from Valdez to Whittier along with the car. The ferry ride was good with nice view of Chugach mountains and wild life (sea lions, seals). We drove to Seward from Whittier. We stopped at Portage valley mid-way and did a hike to Byron Glacier. The hike was good with nice views and the glacier was fun. It had a soft face and people were sliding from top to bottom. Ikkada fotos keka untai.. Day 8: Took a 6 hr wild life cruise into Kenai Fjords national park. Saw countless Orca whales (shamus), sea lions, seals, puffins and Some humpback whales (these guys were HUUUUGE). Sample wildlife pics: http://tinypic.com/r/f0c8pi/7 - whales http://tinypic.com/r/f0c8pi/7 - sea lions Also the cruise halted at yet another huge tide water glacier - Aialik glacier. Pic - http://tinypic.com/r/33zb8rc/7 The sounds from this glacier were na bhu na bha. It felt like a war field with tanks and firangees firing all over the place. Amazing glacier. I would do a kayak tour here just for the wild life..heard stories abt humpback whales circling kayaks :-) should be fun After the cruise, we did a hike to Exit glacier. It was huge but dirty. Theys said it receeded a lot in recent years. Sample pic - http://tinypic.com/r/2z900uh/7 Day 9: Took a 3 hr dog sled tour and learnt all about dog sleds, got to ride a 2 mile track with the dogs, met and petted a lot of those dogs and puppies. Being a dog lover, I had a blast and was amazed at the strength of the dogs. After the dog tour, we visited Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center on our way back to Anchorage. They hosted a show with one and half year old brown bear cubs and it was HILARIOUS. I'll post some videos later.. average cost of hotels/cabins per night $150 bro..ye place aina..anchorage lo lot of options....denali lo perch cabins, matanuska lo tundra roses cabin (highlight cabins ivi..thenemma glacier view and rustic alaskan style cabin), valdez lo deadu seeppu ga key stone votel, seward lo marina motel...adi katha ika links ante ivi: 1) Portage glacier cruise - just 1 hr cruise to the face of portage glacier http://www.portageglaciercruises.com/ 2) Denali National Park Shuttle bus - http://www.reservedenali.com/shuttles.aspx (don't book tours.....go for shuttle..tour buses and shuttle buses travel the same road and provide the same commentary but shuttle buses are much cheaper) 3) Matanuska glacier trekking/ice climbing - http://micaguides.com/ 4) Valdez - columbia glacier kayaking - http://www.anadyradventures.com/ try valdez glacier kayak trip as well..u get to kayak between ice caves 5) Valdez to Whittier ferry with car - http://www.akmhs.com/ 6) Kenai Fjords Wildlife cruise, Seward - http://www.kenaifjords.com/ (try kayaking @ aialik bay) you will get a free entry pass to alaska wildlife conservation center 7) Seward dog sled tours - http://www.ididaride.com/tours/seward | ||
Kuyyo_morro Hero Username: Kuyyo_morro Post Number: 17992 Registered: 02-2011 Posted From: 65.218.189.132 Rating: N/A |
okkadve velthe Alaska velli ccdbing chesthavu. | ||
Just4fun Legend Username: Just4fun Post Number: 33150 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 204.235.114.65 Rating: N/A |
Kick-3 style lo undi, kalisi elte kick emutadi | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 52843 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 192.231.133.253 Rating: N/A |
Bunty Mod...evening temple ki velli first mettu meedha koorchuni....adukkku thinu | ||
Chinnu Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 17010 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 107.77.76.47 Rating: N/A |
1 ante nen okkadine ani mee yenkamma .. Anniii states okkadne cover chestunna almost .. Aaa prakriya lo bhaagam ga alaska kooda annattuu .. Anand garu Meeru last time Mee experiences ni oka thread vesaru kada adi unte post cheyyara if possible Or JP rocks or Simba ankunta not sure evaroo vesaru thed Where them girls at ! | ||
Bunty717 Moderator Username: Bunty717 Post Number: 44306 Registered: 02-2008 Rating: N/A |
1 ante chinnu +1 ani.. bondhaa vunkul.. | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 52841 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 192.231.133.253 Rating: N/A |
LOL | ||
Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 16714 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.104.150 Rating: N/A |
Ayina signature chuse adugutunnara ? The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 52839 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 192.231.133.253 Rating: N/A |
akkadem company padathaadu? kondollatho ko ko aadathaadaa? | ||
Sesani Megastar Username: Sesani Post Number: 22262 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 170.200.144.21 Rating: N/A |
okkadvi em potav tammudu... Budget : No limit antunnav kada... naaku kuda tickets book cheyyi... kummeddam | ||
Tombrady Legend Username: Tombrady Post Number: 35750 Registered: 05-2012 Posted From: 216.163.216.61 Rating: N/A |
yevade subbu laga yevade chinnu laga okkade going aa | ||
Mass Moderator Username: Mass Post Number: 1259 Registered: 10-2014 Rating: N/A |
Akkada padatadu company ne lanti age bar sap hana's ki ivi ardam avvavu | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 52838 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 192.231.133.253 Rating: N/A |
Alaska trip ki okkade velthunnaadu ante meeru Matanuska trek...trail of tears antaarenti? asalu problem ento kanukkondi mundhu ... | ||
Tombrady Legend Username: Tombrady Post Number: 35749 Registered: 05-2012 Posted From: 216.163.216.61 Rating: N/A |
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Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 16713 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 107.77.80.122 Rating: N/A |
4 days too short - From anchorage Matanuska trek , Denali , Seward train ride with Kenai fjord trip vesukondi The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 52836 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 192.231.133.253 Rating: N/A |
antha kastam emochindi thammi | ||
Chinnu Hero Username: Chinnu Post Number: 17009 Registered: 05-2010 Posted From: 107.77.76.47 Rating: N/A |
4th of july weekend ki booking sesa inputs ivandi vellina vallu .. Time length : 4 days No of persons : 1 Budget : No limit Daya chesi akkada chudalsina places list ettandi ... Cruise vellali ante stamping undala ? Naadi student visa .. Anchorage nunchi cheppandi .. Please and thanks amma Where them girls at ! |