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Trekking in Uttranchal
UTTARANCHAL AT A
GLANCE
Location:
North Western Himalayan Region.
Capital: Dehradun
Languages Spoken: Garhwali, Kumaoni
Best Time To Visit: October To June
ADI
KAILASH TREK
Location :
Garhwal Himalayas ( Uttaranchal ).
Base : Kausani.
OM Pravat (3220 M) - Adi Kailash (4770 M) Adi Kailash also known as
Chhota Kailash is an area of great natural beauty, peace and
serenity. During this trek one gets an opportunity to view the snow
peaks of Annapurna, thick forests, water falls and wild flowers.
BAGESHWAR - KAFANI TREKKING
Location :
Kumaon Hills ( Uttaranchal ).
Base : Bageshwar.
One Way Trek : 45 Kms.
Bageshwar – Kafani Glacier Trek
Khati is the last village on this trek from where the route diverts
to Kafani glacier at the foot of Nanda Kot.
BAGESHWAR PINDARI TREKKING
Region :
Kumaon Hills ( Uttaranchal ).
Stretch : 3 Kms Long.
One Way Trek : 41 kms.
BAGESHWAR PINDARI TREK
Trek Pindari Glacier which is 3 km long and 1/4th km broad connected
to the south-western slope of the outer walls of the Nanda Devi
Sanctuary.
KAURI PASS TREKKING
Location :
Garhwal Himalayas.
Base : Rishikesh.
Duration of The Trek : 9 Days.
The pass Khal is approached through a narrow goat track at an
elevation of 4265 mts. in the heart of Chamoli District.
The glorious view of the imposing eastern peaks of the Garhwal
Himalayas is unforgettably enchanting. They appear so close with
their grand glittering snow caps that one feels like almost touching
them.
If the weather is clear then the peaks visible from Kuari Pass
are Nanda Devi Dunagiri, Bethartoli, Devarthan, etc. Since Lord
Curzon once trekked upto Kuari Pass, the trail is known as Curzon
trail.
PITHORAGARH SINLA PASS TREKKING
Location :
Kumaon Hills ( Uttaranchal ).
Base : Pithoragarh.
View : Chhota Kailash.
PITHORAGARH SINLA PASS
In this exciting trekking region of Kali, Kuti and Dhauli,
one not only walks along a large portion of the
Kailash – Mansarovar route, but also gets an exposure to the
socio – cultural life of the people living
in the Chaudans, Byans and Darma valleys.
Pithoragarh often called ‘miniature Kashmir’ is the base for treks
that takes one to Jolingkong called
Chhota Kailash and its small but beautiful lake called
Parvati Tal.
The route to Sinla Pass is under a heavy blanket of snow and from
here one can constantly see the Chhota
Kailash Peak.
SNOW
VIEW
Location :
Nainital ( Uttaranchal ).
Altitude : 2270 metres above Sea Level.
View : Nanda Devi Peak
The
Snow view point is located at a height of 2270 meter above sea
level. It can be reached by the ropeway or the ponies available at
Mallital. From Snow Point, you can have an enthralling view of the
Nanda Devi Peak. This place also has good views of the other peaks
of the Northern Himalayas.
Hire a pair of binoculars for a close view of the peaks. Dress
yourself in Kumaoni dresses and have yourself photographed with the
Himalayas in the backdrop. The Dev Mundi house at the top has marble
images of goddesses Durga, Sita, Lord Shiva, Lakshman and Hanuman.
A little walk from the peak takes you to the Gadhan Kun Kyop Ling
Gompa. The monastery is decorated with colourful flags. The Gompa
serves the Tibetan community of Nainital who gather here
during the summers to sell woollen garments.
HEMKUND TREKKING
Location :
Garhwal ( Uttaranchal ).
Base : Govindghat.
Altitude : 4329m above Sea Level.
The
trek starts from Govindghat (19 kms.), on the way to Badrinath,
having two major gradients, one initially from Alakhnanda suspension
bridge of Govindghat to Pulna village, for 3 kms. and the other from
Bhyundhar to Ghangharia. After trekking 1 kms from Ghangharia, a
bifurcation point is reached, where one route leads to Hemkund Saheb
and the other goes to the Valley of Flowers. The routes are well
marked here.
DEVI
DARSHAN TREKKING
Region : Garhwal Himalayas.
Base : Rishikesh.
Attractions : Kunjapuri, Surkhanda Devi, Chandrabadini
Temples.
DEVI DARSHAN TREK
This trek is for those who wish to see the Himalaya and do not have
the strength or time to get a close view. Three sidh-peeths named
after the Goddess Durga are on top of hills that are located at the
three corners of a triangle.
The temples are:
1. Kunjapuri 1645 m
2. Surkhanda Devi 3030 m
3. Chandrabadini 2756 m
From each temple, the other two are visible. Each also presents a
panoramic view of the mighty Garhwal Himalaya and the Doon Valley.
Each temple is approachable by motor vehicle and then by short treks
of an hour-and-a-half each from the nearest motor-heads. The treks
are not tiresome and much strength or stamina are not needed. Tap
water is not available, except at Chandrabadini and, therefore,
water bottles should be carried.
Each hill-top temple brings on a mood of meditation. Those versed in
transcendental meditation will feel the vibrations of each of these
holy environs.
The GMVN has a 4-day programme for the three places, taking in
Deoprayag and Rishikesh as well.
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