Why Treks in Himalayas Because the Himalaya, "home of the snows" , is the most impressive system of mountains on the planet, and for centuries the setting for epic feats of exploration and mountain climbing, are a world into themselves. Ascending the heights and being a part of the Himalayan landscape is an experience beyond comparison. Above all trekking in the Himalaya is often a mix of adventure, pleasure and self realisation.
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Gangotri glacier trek Description: Gomukh is place in Gangotri glacier where the Bhagirathi river originates. Bhagirathi River is also famous as River Ganges. The official river Ganges starts at Devprayag when Bhagirathi river merged with river Alaknanda. The Gaumukh is located at at the height of 13,200 fts. Gomukh means "Mouth of a Cow". Gomukh is 18 kms far from Gangotri town by walk. The trek is very hard and only a few people dare to reach here, thats why the whole area is still best for nature lovers without pollution. Trekking permit is required to reach Gaumukh which is issued at Uttarkashi. Gangotri is exquisite alpine country. Deodars march in serried ranks and gorges plunge,sliced by the bustling Bhagirathi. The drive will take you past the settlement of Bhairon Ghati and into the single traffic-choked streets of Gangotri . Here the river is joined by its tributary, the...
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Annapurna Circuit Trek, Nepal This Himalaya range is situated in central Nepal and is one of the most spectacular trekkings in Nepal. The Annapurna trek reaches 18,000 feet above sea level, but through most of the trek the vegetation is lush. Once you reach the top, ice-capped mountains greet you and it is an extremely serene feeling. The trek begins in the southeastern town of Besisahar at 2,690 feet (820m) and ascends to the highest point, Thorung Pass at 17,769 feet (5,416m). It then descends to Tatopani at 3,937 feet (1,200m) and peaks again for another ascent to Poonhill at 10,499 feet (3,200m). Thereafter it’s all downhill to the final town of NayaPui at 3,510 feet (1,070m). The majority of trekkers hike in this direction, but more adventurous choose the opposite approach. We didn't encounter much trouble during the h trek as we had a knowledgeable guide who helped us throughout the ...
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Nainital Nainital is a famous hill station in India. It is situated in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. Its height is approx 2000 meters. Nainital city is build around Nainital lake which is most famous viewpoint. North corner of the lake there is temple of Naini devi. Nainital is a modem hill resort of northern India (situated in Uttarakhand) connected by well maintained roads from the Kathgodam. Railway line was laid up to Kathgodam. The road passes through forests where occasionally wild animals can also be seen. "Naini" is derived from the temple of goddess Naini which was built on the bank of the lake but later got destroyed due to land slides in the year 1880, The place is mentioned in Skanda Puran as 'Trishul Sarover'. Tri Rishi (three sages Atri, Pulastiya and Pulha) had come there for pilgrimage while they were at Gagar range (now called China Peak), they felt thirsty and could not find any water. Thereafter, they thought of Man Sarover and dug a h...
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The Greatest Treks of India The Himalayas span across northern India from the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Kashmir in the west. Sikkim in eastern India is famous for several trekking that skirt the base of Kanchenjunga the world’s third tallest mountain. Sikkim is one of the wettest places in the Himalayas and the culture is dominantly Buddhist. The central portion of the Indian Himalayas which includes the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand is famous for its trekking routes many of which are also Hindu Pilgrimages that go high into the Himalayas. Ladakh in the west is one of the driest regions of the Himalaya and provides good trekking options when the rest of the region is experiencing Monsoon rainfall. Kashmir occupies the westernmost portion of the Himalayas and has often been referenced as “heaven on earth” for its beautiful alpine meadows and majestic pine forests although the beauty is at times ...
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Deoria Taal This is deoria taal . Deoria taal is a small ponds over the mountain from where you can see different ice peak such as Choukhamba, trishul. Deoria taal is situated on the way to Chopta from guptokashi. You can directly go to Deoria taal from Haridwar. Uttarakhand. India. If you are fond of trekking and camping, Deoria Tal is a perfect place for overnight camping and jungle trekking. This small lake is located about 3 km away on the trekking path between two villages namely Sari and Mastura Village on the chief Ukhimath-Chopta Road. The lake offers an enchanting sight of snow clad mountain and green fields, perched t the height of 2387 m above the sea level. Do visit this lake to meditate and lose yourself in serenity of the surroundings.