I confirmed with the Director as well. I would try to find out some contact in the institute in the mean time u can drop a mail , message , watsapp on the numbers mentioned in the contact section of the website and hope for the best. Near By Railway station: Again Guwahati & Tezpur. A sleepless night ensued red eyes in the morning. Is Tezpur well connected town? Cheers! Mountaineering is crazy difficult. Not sure of his sleeping habbits I ended up waking up every now and then to anxiously check the watch. Soon enough we arrived at the Bhairabkunda crossing at the Arunachal border. Tips so that i don’t have to face difficulty there. Electrify your mail box with my latest offbeat adventures. Not sure on the Tezpur timings. I was easily able to wake up by 6 am. Your excess items can be kept at Dirang, the first camp. Super early. The rock climbing & ice craft techniques are more advanced than BMC(obviously). What was the terrain like? But first we woke up the entire mountain with cheers of “ Bharat Mata ki……Jai“. Only if I knew how to tie the suicide knot I would have hanged the inventor of this confusion. 2) When i make the online payment, will i get any confirmation for course selection? 2. *Also reachable on YouTube & Facebook, Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) from the institutes like NIM , HMI , JIM  and the likes have a waiting period of minimum 2 years. There were couple of freinds in my batch as well who could only understand English.So the instructors explained in English. Up & Ready by 0600 hrs we  were determined to reach to the top today. Thnx mate. Hotel search on foot with a huge backpack of 17kgs was troublesome. 1. If you would read all the 8 blogs and watch the 8 vlogs for my NIMAS journey, you will easily understand that this requires a great deal of stamina & mental strength. But I guess Aadhar and Pan Card are good enough. We were shown the tent where we would be put up in during our stay in Dirang. Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) from the institutes like NIM , HMI , JIM  and the likes have a waiting period of minimum 2 years. The name of Arunachal (meaning land of the rising sun) is quite apt. Will plan accordingly. There were just 7-8 houses visible. I want to apply for BMC course from Nimas but while applying I cannot download the medical form and bio data form. Is passport mandatory to apply? In case they had doubts there are many others batch mates who would explain and re-explain till they understood every single thing. The new route starts to get even more deserted from here. Or Please call me on 9820630967, Halo…. BMC will lay the foundation bricks for your mountaineering goals. Cheers, Any MBBS doctor near you would be good. I know NIM and HMI are accepting foreigners, but I’m not quite sure about NIMAS . Heaven. As has always been drink lots of water and let nature take its course. We returned that day walking half the planned distance. Finally after month long planning (people plan it way back) its D- day. If you have the ILP, the route is super scenic and totally worth the time. Thanks buddy. Thanks mate. Here is where we got the army taste of discipline. Just follow those steps and lets check after two months. Being a girl, I am worried abou strength. You can catch the updates here https://www.facebook.com/IAmTheFreeBird. Also I put lots of efforts in my YouTube videos, make sure to have a look and subscribe to my channel. I got down at the bus stand wherein the shared sumo taxis can be booked to Dirang (Besides the Guwahati railway station). 1.Decent hiking shoes would be good if it doesnt rain. As I came out of the hotel, to my utter shock, it was like broad daylight at 0530 hrs. Once again, thanks for the well crafted blog. Dont carry a tripod. Courses for the U.S. Army Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC) are conducted at the BRTS while the NWTC is based at Fort Wainwright. A quick cross check confirmed it was indeed early morning. The only pitfall is that there are no ILP centres on this route as opposed to the one at Bhalukpong route. Expect cold rains and with a probability of snow at high altitude. Currently I can run 2km in 12 min and I have started this before a month, even don’t know swimming. Your excess items can be kept at Dirang, the first camp. Not sure though. There are no sharing vehicles going to NIMAS from DIrang. I was it up hill / downhill or flat ? Carry a compact shell to keep the dslr within your bag. After that you would be having separate tents till the last camp at Meerathang. In middle of summer there is lush greenery everywhere. Its better to reach Guwahati and book physically. 36 & JOINT EXPEDITION Visit Of Hon'ble Vice President Of India Shri Mohd. Other equipments would be received when we would meet the previous batch on their return journey. Do I have to pay fees while submitting form or I can pay after verification of seat? i am from south india and knows english but do i need to know hindi for joining the BMC course? Drop a mail just to cross check . It is not necessary that you buy it right now , but it will always be handy to you for your future trips. My long standing dream of getting my ass kicked military style was coming to reality. Buying the best shoes will also help you in the future when you are likely to come across tougher terrains. I wrote them as well and it seems they don’t… I’m not giving up though – there still are HMI and NIM even though waiting queues are quite long there… . The route is more or less the same for both AMC & BMC , only difference is that higher altitudes are reached by AMC batch as compared to BMC. However, I am fit enough to run 10km in 58-59mins & have done several Himalayan treks with 12+kg load & have run half marathons too. You would have found enough Bro Tips in the the 8 blogs which will help you in this course. Light at the end of tunnel. From the next camp onwards the nature starts to turn extremely beautiful. Hello Nikhil, i have already replied to it on YouTube. With the advent of Alaska’s long, cold… Lungs seemed to have a different picture in mind. You can travel to Tezpur and travel to Dirang the next day. So reaching by 11 am wont help your case. YOU will need to get better experiences at higher altitude starting at 6000m and slowly moving to higher altitudes. As such a P&S does come in very handy. Since you are going in April, i expect your preparations to be in full flow. We had to get ready by 0600 hrs. thank u, weather bahut vary hoga , toh saare possibilities ke liye prepared rehna. By the way, is carrying a DSLR a viable option given the load we need to carry? Green Trees are adorned by red & yellow leaves. The stamina showed visible improvement. The time seemed to be frozen here. 20 Pushups (2 sets), 20 Jor, brisk jogging (15 minutes) and crunches- 2 sets, 15 March 2017: Wake Up time: 0700 hrs. 1) When I am applying in the NIMAS website for the first time, should I upload the medical form? Cheers. The army raincoat is very bulky and takes up lots of space & adds dead weight. Hello Nikhil. Basic Mountaineering Course Ser No 337, 338 and Advance Mountaineering Courses Ser No 188 scheduled to be commenced from 01 Apr to 28 Apr 2020 and 03 May to 30 May 2020 has been cancelled due to spread of Corona needle, thread and buttons      –        As required, Camera Gear                                  –        As per interests. You really brought back those BMC days. Agar apko seat confirm karni hia, toh medical form toh necessary hai. As well as there are bus services available. It had snowed yesterday and the snow clad mountains at the end of horizon made for a wonderful picture. Being the first day, first time we were let off easy. Thanx for the information, I am planning the BMC this year. I have the leaves approved , but the recurring knee pain prevented me from booking the course. The subsidised courses at HMI & NIM for Indian Nationals have waiting time , but i think there foreigners have the facility to enroll to any course by paying the unsubsidised fee. Just want to know bare essential things, especially warm clothing as it occupies lot of space and weight. One month & three week prior: No training because of my sprained knee, One month & one week prior: Started with simple exercises and physiotherapy sessions to warm up my body for a week, 10 March 2017: Wake Up time: 0830 hrs. In the site they have specified that bag will be provided by NIMAS. LIVINGSTON GS12 SUBCOURSE NO. This is the only blog which gave me clear view of what I have signed up for. Course Badges provide recognition for the personal development of our members. Cheers. Physiotheraphy &  possibility of getting month long leaves approved helped me keep a positive mindset to overcome the knee pain. Here is a glimpse of things in the subsequent blogs. Regards, 1) on 26th day we will be in Dirang right? Back at the base, we had evening lectures on Tent-pitching & much needed clarifications session on knots and rope coiling. Try them and let me know which works . I signed up for the 26 day basic mountaineering commencing on July 1, 2012. There are 8 parts in this NIMAS journey. The lack of treks had reduced the vigour which in turn made me more lazy & chubby. We were informed about the first of the many lectures to come would be starting off with Mountaineering equipment introduction & Rucksack packing. The intermittent knee pain had prevented me from trekking for a long time. Could you please assist as I was wondering what if the form is wrong and my application gets rejected. We had to get ready by 0600 hrs. Sorry for the delayed response. Unless and until you are lucky and accidently bump in to one of the professors who can call up some vehicle to pick you up. Hope we meet some day wandering. I had booked a direct flight from Mumbai to Guwahati from here. if you reach late you would have to more problems during the initial days of physical training. Hey buddy, temperature kitna hoga………hamko thand kalia kuch lana paraga….snow fall hota ha…….. Can you tell us more about the race on the last day ? The first lot of equipments was received which included a 70L backpack, sleeping bag, down jacket, carabiners, descender, short sling & foam mattress. I am planning on the Oct 2018 batch. Hi . Body had begun to show visible changes. In worst case, Can I get special vehicle till Dirang? Full tracks are must. There is big day tomorrow.A 15 km  trek @10 kg rOOksOOk awaits. By the way what are your thoughts on AMC & the physical training for that course? The higher camps are very beautiful & just too surreal to be true. So only carry the most essential things. Fortunately the hotel owner agreed to wake me up at 0400 hrs. It took days of practice to get the knots right. Long story short. Cheers. Free bird… Most of the vehicles start early morning as the hilly routes are not that safe to drive on in the evening. They only had one guy who understood Hindi & English and used to translate for them. If you are lucky enough to accidently bump into one of the professors he might call up some vehicle to pick you up. IN 0486 UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5593 6 Credit Hours SUBCOURSE Extra stamina & endurance is must for AMC i.e. Hotel search on foot with a huge backpack of 17kgs was troublesome. Dont worry man. Since times immortal acclimatization has always been a bit©h. Really those best of class shoes for trekking are needed or can we manage with some decent hike shoes ? Back to the base, we were excited for the first rock climbing session. Try booking a window seat as the route is pretty scenic. The tasks taught are: Mountain Travel Techniques, Cold Weather Clothing, Environmental Injuries, Soldier Load Management, Characteristics of Mountain Terrain, Basic Mountaineering Equipment, Long Range Marksmanship in Mountainous Terrain, Map Reading in Mountainous Terrain, Terrain Exploitation, Land Navigation, and Written Test. Back to the base after a gruelling cool down session we had a quick breakfast & headed back to the rock- climbing area for Anchoring & Belaying sessions. This was my first brush with the enunciation of. Can i get your contact info? I applied online for BMC May 2018 course but haven’t received any confirmation or communication from Nimas except an email. The wall looked easier from a distance. Pure veg food is available throughout. Best of luck. Even i was wondering about the same when i submitted the online form. Rahi baat validity ki toh wahan pahonchne ke baad tumhari testing aur ek baar hogi. ( This is my. Subjects to be taught are Effects of Altitude/Cold/Terrain on: Personnel, Equipment, Movement, Planning Considerations for: Patrol Bases, Patrols, Reconnaissance, Fire Control, CASEVAC, Offensive/Defensive Operations Logistics : Required/Available Equipment and its use, Resupply Considerations, Water Procurement Practical Exercises: CASEVAC, Patrolling, Patrol Base Operations, Rappelling, Rope Management, Fixed Ropes and Route Planning. This blog is wonderful. hey free bird thanks for the reply, can you tell me next procedure after submitting form and after payment is done? There is a new road route from guwahati via RUPA pass (via Bhairabkunda) which is less spine –breaking than the older one via tezpur & bhalukpong. The purpose of the Mountain Planners Course is to train Mountain Leaders the basic skills required to plan, support and execute operations in mountainous terrain under various climatic conditions. Thanks a lot Rahul. -Jagruti, Really good written here! But then the day begins & ends early here. So I am reaching to Guwahati on 18th April afternoon. As we reached the base we were hustled for core strength exercises. After scanning medical form do i need to scan and email it to Nimas? Requesting you to clarify. Would like to know how weather condition be during that time? Goes without saying reach Guwahati/tezpur a day prior. Just add your email id below. I am not sure on that and its not clearly specified on their website. If you are fit enough in the qualification trek they are likely to accept you if you have normal heart rates and blood pressure.will update this if i get any further info The purpose of the Mountain Rifleman Course is to train snipers and squad designated marksman a combination of mountain specific skills and angle marksmanship fundamentals. Best of luck. A mountaineering terminology session introduced us to mountain jargon. Also if you could tell me whether NIMAS has pick & drop facility from Dirang Taxi stand or the students have to reach NIMAS premises by themselves from Dirang Taxi stand. Getting up at 0500, I was still awestruck by the bright morning. We decided to give up the attempts to practice these some times later. I may checking for flight booking so I should book my return flight on 29th day? Soldiers are taught basic mountain mobility and navigation skills. This is an official U.S. Army Website sponsored by U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). I dont remember whether they consider BMI for qualification. Thanks a lot Preethi. If you know English you are good to go. Let me know in case of any issues. Skinny guys with me have excelled in the course.Hope this helps. Hey Justin. Lumos Maxima. Adventure Course (14 Days) 3. Having said that the pics without DSLR are as lifeless as they can get unless you can get a costlier p&S like an Sony RX100 but again that is not all weather proof. Knees felt a bit normal but there was intermittent pain. The shared taxis start around 0600 hrs from Guwahati. Military mountaineers are not climbers or skiers, they are soldiers. New Melling would be the last camp where you can keep back the excess weight. Reiterating the importance of ILP, please get it planned properly. The institute has trainers trained in Siachen, Down Jacket, Poncho, Raincoat, 70L Backpack, sleeping bag, foam matress, tents, Helmets, Plastic tiffin, Plastic bottle , Plastic cup, Light weight rain Coat, Poncho or Umbrella        –        One (Redundant, since it is provided at the institute. A 70L backpack is provided at first camp @ Dirang for the entire course duration. Hope that helps. Getting a date with  seemed more probable than getting admitted here.The only option available is NIMAS (national institute of mountaineering and allied sports) Arunachal Pradesh- a relatively new institute born in 2013 to provide a perfect training environment. Demonetisation, Narendra modi, Amrendra bahuabli etc were discussed. Hello Kaustabh, I’d like to enroll the course as well, but I have a questio though: any idea if non-Indian citizens are allowed to enroll as well? Checked 3-4 hotels, before settling for a Rs 400 a night room. All the possible places where you can get the ILP physically are stated, Reiterating the importance of ILP, please get it planned properly. I carried a normal rain coat & kept it at the Dirang camp form where i carried the institute provided camouflage raincoat. Safe to keep extras stuff at dirang and new Melling. In 1983, the Vermont Army National Guard Mountain Warfare School was established in Jericho, Vermont. We started of the physical training with around 5 kg in the. I would recommend you to carry your own light weight rain coat), Normal socks                                  –        5 pairs, Dark goggles with side covers      –        One pair ( Anti glares & UV resistant .Buy the one with side covers otherwise you will get red eyes due to cold wind), A normal full sleeved tshirt           –          Two, Track paints (preferably water resistant )-        Two, Undergarment sets                        –       Atleast 5, Woolen undershirt & pant           –       Two Sets, Heavy full sleeve FLEECE  jacket –    One ( or two thinner jackets), Cap Balaclava (woolen)                –      One, Woolen Gloves                               –       One pair, water proof gloves                         –       One pair, Woolen socks                                 –        Two Pairs ( For night, if required), A Thin towel                                   –        One, A slipper ( does come handy in the initial camps )- One pair, Thermas bottle                              –        Optional ( Normal bottle will do. Moving to the next camp of New Melling the network starts to weaken. Thanks a lot for your kind words.Full marks for guessing my batch was Gents only. 1 April & 2 April. Please clarify that whether I will get any mail or letter from them? I think you are fit enough to take on this course. The theories were interesting in front of the rock. & thanks for helping so many out there who want to explore the nature. NIMAS is certainly good for the basics. When i had applied i didnt even get a reply. The purpose of the Rough Terrain Evacuation Course is to train Soldiers the skills to care for and safely evacuate an injured Soldier over difficult terrain under austere conditions. The route till the nearby hill top seemed pretty easy. U.S. Army soldiers complete the culminating "mountain walk" of the Army's basic mountaineering course at Army Mountain Warfare School in Jericho, Vermont. The mandir is located at the highest point on NIMAS land. The purpose of the Basic Military Mountaineer Course is to train Soldiers in the skills required to conduct mountain combat operations during any climatic conditions and to award the SQI "E" upon graduation. Hey hiii , The route between Dirang & Guwahati/Tezpur is pretty tiring so plan to start the journey from Guwahati/Tezpur a day prior to your course in Dirang. Water is transparent. Elementary Search & Rescue Course/ Basic Mountaineering Course with “A” or “B” Grade is eligible for *** Army/ Para Military Forces/ Home Guards/Police Forces are exempted from above condition. Have you completed your AMC? Cheers. (to insure that I am registered to that course), Hey Nikhil, Focus on push ups especially finger tip push ups which help in strengthening your fingers for rock climbing. I understand your pain. But this time around, inspite of being a month long vacation there were no issues ( being the project end), But on the first day of training itself ( one month & 3 week before the actual course) I sprained both knees while jogging. We can share our contacts. Hi Aadithya, Do they drop us at the airport after the course is complete or do we have to hire a cab or something from Dirang? The session were curtailed as the sky was getting increasingly cloudy. Should i purchase a trekking bag for the trip. You can stay at any of the cheap hotels available at about 400-800 bucks for the night.I stayed here Hotel Prince  Guwahati  at a cheap rate. i was travelling. Thank you. Is the weight that concerned for them? As a thumb rule pack at most two sets of everything apart from socks & under garments. The hotel guy made good on his words as he woke me up by 0415 hrs. A sense of relief prevailed as we felt our acclimatization level improve over the previous day. This course is a great training designed towards winter tactical movements in a mountain environment with snow and glaciated peaks. Cheers. I decided to shut my mind off and switch off from this conversation. The ajile projects lead to spending more time in office. A month long vacation can only be possible in between projects for an IT guy. There is a lot of space crunch as you move higher. Thanks for the blog it is indeed very helpful. If so, which doctor should i get examined from? I am always in search of offbeat adventures. The course started off with a PUJA to seek blessings for our course. HI ..mara hight ha 173 cm….but hamko invalid hight dikharaha .ma kya karu ab ? Its website will come up soon. Corona has given so much time fo, Basic Rock Climbing | 10 Days | Mt Abu | Did this in Jan 2019. Dear Rajeev, i have provided detailed clarification regarding ILP in the blog itself.Kindly read again. Can I start onward journey on same day till Tezpur? It was no dawn, it was bloody Harry Potter going, The rucksack packing session certainly helped me in prioritizing my backpack stuff. New Melling would be the last camp where you can keep back the excess weight. Not sure what happens when people overstay their welcome. I didn’t try to book it online. There is glacier access 30 miles south of BRTS used for the Basic Mountaineering Course. Hey Janki, You need to utilise the batteries carefully. Anyways a quick drop to the terminal T1 Mumbai was scheduled. There is big day tomorrow.A 15 km  trek @10 kg, Real Adventure begins as we move to higher camps wherein we take part in, ON...since I not going trekking my friend is, The beauties.....Waiting for things to get normal, Super lovely sunset , spotting a peacock, weekend, on...when I am not trekking my freinds come ov, This is my time. Artificial and natural anchors. 1        If you are a bigger group you can take a private sumo from Guwahati or tezpur all the way till Dirang. After a If you have to carry dslr only carry single lens. You can leave on 27th day morning provided there is no contingency involved. Do they provide certificate after the completion of BMC 20 Pushups, 20 Jor , brisk jogging (15 minutes) and crunches- 2 sets, 12 March 2017 Sunday:  Wake up time: 0730 hrs Swimming 1.5 kms in Dam, 13 March 2017:  Wake Up time: 0730 hrs. We went into full rockstar mode as we rocked the slogans to summon the divine. You can find your batchmates here https://www.facebook.com/IAmTheFreeBird/posts/586509355050065 If you are not doing it try push ups on finger tips for rock climbing strength & carrying a heavy back pack on stairs. This was the best budget hotel i could find near the railway station (in the main city). Or you would advise on a good sturdy Point and Shoot (like yours). Now I had to find a descend budget hotel for my night stay. In Dirang, all the normal SIM cards like airtel, vodafone , idea etc work properly. Hey buddy, You should have fair level of stamina by doing normal cardio exercises like running , swimming alternated with some weight exercises in the gym. Will do my best. IF you are new to trekking, i would suggest you to do some basic treks and gain a basic trek worthy body before applying. A quick wrap on the morning activities and a packed back and I was ready by around 0530 hrs. So its better to prepare for the worst. . The institute has trainers trained in Siachen High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS). Dinner time was announced around 7pm. It makes sense. Many portions of the course are physically demanding as Soldiers apply their newly learned skills in various MEDEVAC scenarios. Its not body shape but the agility & endurance your body can exhibit that will determine your success. I have mentioned tips in all the eight blogs whatever i could think of to make it a good experience. I never thought of buffer day. Soldiers are provided with extensive shooting opportunities at both flat and angle ranges. It was no dawn, it was bloody Harry Potter going Lumos Maxima on the sky. Hi bro, Extra food is always good ), Chocolates ( Carry dry fruit chocolates – a lot of them ), ORS ( Rehydration salts. You need to get fit for Basic Mountaineering Course in order to climb rocks and be able to walk long miles on the uphill terrain. Is it really complusory ??? This was my first brush with the enunciation of Rucksack. Drop a message pls. The course combines classroom and field time with evacuation practical exercises. Was barely able to walk for the next 2 days, It was around 1 month and 3 week pending for the BMC batch of 11. Just be good at everything you do and give your 100 %. 3. The NIMAS centre is perched atop a hill and can easily take upto 70 minutes to climb from the Dirang. physical training for AMC has to be a notch above BMC. The world as I knew calls it ”rʌksak” . BTW how far is NIMAS from Dirang Taxi stand? We huffed & puffed but we did complete the PT today till the decided point today. The skills are then combined in practical exercises that test a student's ability to plan and execute missions in mountainous terrain. So if you are arriving late at the airport plan for ILP from some place else. In the 6th & 7 th part of this blog you can see the exotic locations of dreamy Jeethang & icy Meerathang. These exercises were good for basic stamina but not at all good for rock-climbing. The only point of confirmation is when you see in the “View your Account” section on the nimasdirang site you can see the course added in your my booking. You can connect with me on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. Its better to call and check. 2)        The shared Sumo’s which ferry from Guwahati to Dirang directly have changed the route from Via-tezpur-bhalukpong  to a new route via Rupa-pass. Thats the last point of contact after that it is pretty much radio silence till the glacier and back. I am working on the remaining parts as well. As I later learned, the things one should practice more are the finger tip push-ups. Getting up at 0500, I was still awestruck by the bright morning. Suppose if we reach the camp only by next day morning (first day of the camp) , are there any problems ? Following things will be provided by the institute: Down Jacket, Poncho, Raincoat, 70L Backpack, sleeping bag, foam matress, tents, Helmets, Plastic tiffin, Plastic bottle , Plastic cup Climbing equipements( picture below): short sling, carabiners, descenders, jumar, seat harness, mitons, Ice Shoes ( this you will need to carry in you bag , Other shared equipements will be load ferried by staff). Cheers. Jayanth, Hello Jayanth, I had carried both DSLR and P&S till Meerathang. I have been wanting to do this course since a long time and finally got leave approved for next April. What followed after lunch was utter confusion for days to come. We were taught so many knots which I understood till halfway only to be blatantly confused later on. Cheers, Manoj I have some questions as I want to apply for the course may 2018. Enjoy. I remember on my first day I called up my parents to say it felt like I had joined the army. It’s a super long journey). One of which is Latest certificate from school/college/private company/Govt organization stating that you are studying /working/employed with them. Nehru Institiute of Mountaineering (NIM) is a premier mountaineering institute working under the aegis of Ministry of Defence, Govt of Uttarakhand and located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The lectures took too much of our time. This is the apt time for BMC- Basic Mountaineering course. Thanks a lot! Thanks. To get regular updates on upcoming blogs please join my email list by entering your E-mail address in the Newsletter below. From Dirang stand, it will take almost 45 minutes to walk to NIMAS. They clearly have basic mountaineering skills (and they have a professional The NWTC provides training in demanding cold weather and mountain environments. brother can u plz tell me can i book online suttel taxi??? Is Tezpur safe for night stay? I am not 100% sure. No sooner did we start the ascend the acclimatization made us breathe like crazy. The easy climb was made difficult for breathless trekkers. I googled it and found the medical for from the below link. Soon there were hail stones. The project seemed to come to an end somewhere near March end. Now and then to anxiously check the watch nikalo, unka form bhardo, aur jane ke aur. Series charging points are available till Mago sumo taxis can be kept at and!, there was intermittent pain provided detailed clarification regarding ILP in the morning carry fruit. Raincoat is very detailed and highly inspiring, loved reading it book online suttel taxi???! 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