Garhwal
Trekking Tours
Panch
Kedar Trek :
Panch Kedars are the five different forms of the Hindu God Shivas, and are known
as Kedarnath (3584m); Madmaheshwar (3289 m); Tungnath (3810 m); Rudranath (2134
m). The mountainscape from each temple is fascinating, the valley full of rich
fauna & fiora and the people hospitale.
Kedarnath - Vasuki Tal Trek:
The terk stsrts from Gaurikumd,Where one can have a refreshing bath in the hot
water sulphur springs. The trek from Gaurikund to Rambara winds along the river
Mandakini forest and across beautiful waterfalls. The trek from Kedarnath to
Vasuki Tal is a continous Ascent along a goat track and it offers a panoramic
view Of Chaukhamba peaks. The final trek to Vasuki Tal is Downhill for 1 km.
At the bottom of this, one can see Rectangular slabs of rocks.
Best Season- May - Sept.
Dodi Tal :
Situated at an elevation of 3024 mts., north of Uttarkashi and surrounded by
dense woods of oak, pine, Deodar and rhododendrons. The crystal clear lake is
full of Rare fishes and the Himalayan Golden Trouts. The trek to Dodi Tal connemnce
from Utarkashi to Kalyani and is Approachable by motor. Kalyani to Agoda is
gradual climb through woods, fields and villages on a mule track the trek from
Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and thgrough thick forests.
Best Season: The route is open thuorghout
the year, though in winters it is quite cold.
Gangotri
Kedarnath Trek:
This trek is along the old pilgrim route from gangotri to kedarnath. From Gangotri
one has to come down to Mala by motor . The actual ltrek starts from Mala, after
crossing the river Bhagirathi. The trek is on level upto Sauri-ki-gad and from
this point the climb to Belak is gradual. From Belak to Budha Kedar, to is downhill
through dense forests full of birks and willlife. From Budha Kedar to Panwali,
it is an uphill climb through trreaced fields and picturesque villages. The
enchanting view of the Garhwal Himalaya is very refreshing and compensates the
efforts of rgular ascend and descend. The 'Bugyals' (alpine meadows ) on this
trek are most beautiful, specially the Kush-Kalyani and the. Panwali bugyals.
Gangotri-Gaumukh-Nandavan-Tapovan Trek :
This trek combines the experience of mountain climbing, rock climbing, boulder-hopping
and glacier traversing. The trek is not a very rigoroous one and is easily negotiable
by non mountaineers too. It passes through orchards of coniferous pine trees
at chir-basa and birch at Bhojasa. From Gaumukh to Nandanvan, one traverses
along the Gangotri and Chatturangini glaciers. Pitch a camp at the junction
of chatturangini and Bhagirathi gangotri glaciers. From Nandanvan, view the
Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshana, thelu peaks and Kedar Dome. Cross the Gangotri
glacier and rocky face before arriving at the lush green meadows of tapovan,
surrounded by many named and unnamed peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Kalindikhal
Trek :
for the most adventurous trekkers, with fundamental knowledge of the mountains,
this trek provides a rare experience . The trek takes on from Nandanvan to Vasuki
tal after due acclimatization. There is a gradual ascent of kms, thereafter,
the trek negotiates Kharapathar at a height of m before camping at Kalindi base
(5590m.). Crossing the Kalindi Pass, one treks down to Arwa glacier and Arwatal
(3980m) to Badrinath via ghastoli with two main rivers crossing on the way.
Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Trek :
Surrounded by the river Pushpavati and small streams, at an elevation ranging
between 3000 to 4000 metres, the Valley is nearly l0 kms in length and 2 kms
in width . the trek starts from govindghat(19 kms.), on the way to Badrinath,
having two major gradients, one initially from alaknanda suspension bridge of
Govindghat to Pulana villages for 3 kms and the other from Bhundar to Ghangharia.
After trekking 3 kms from Ghangharia, a bifurcation point is reached. The routes
are well marked here.
Khatling Sahasratal Masartal Trek :
The Khatlintg glacier is a lateral glacier , at the source of river Bhilangana.
Sahasratal and Masartal are on the west and east of it. The valley of Bhilangana
affords a panoramic view of snow capped peaks and hanging glaciers, viz. Jogin
group, Kirti stambh and Meru are sublime and magnificent. The whole trek passes
through thick forests and beautiful lush green meadows. In the rainy season,
the meadows burst with splendid flowers. Trekkers will have to cross scores
of small streams on improvised log bridges on this route.
Har-
Ki- Doon Trek :
At an elevation of 3566m. it is surrounded by glittering peaks and dense forests.
The forests are rich in wildlife and is veritable paradise ofr birdwatchers
and nature lovers. The trek from :Betwar to Olsa is thgrough dense forests of
chestnuts, walnuts, willows and chinarts. The trek from Osla to Har- Ki- Doon
is through terraced miuntain fields , lush green grassy land and conifer forests.
Best Season : the rainy season is ideal for this ideal for this trek.
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Roopkund Trek :
Situated at a height of 5029 mts. in the lap of Trisul Massif. This area is
usually called the 'Mystery Lake' since human skeletons and remains of horses
from the paleolithic age were found here. The lake is surrounded by rock-strewn
glaciers and snow clad peaks. The starting point of the trek is Tharali, easily
approched by motor from Rishikesh. Roopkund can also can also be reached from
Ghat, connected by a motorable; road with Nandpryag situated on the main highway
to Dadrinath. The route passes through lush green grassy land and conifer forests
clinging onto the slopes of hills. The trel thereafter ;winds its way along
the Pindar river. Then to round off this trek, one can approach Homekund vea
Shail Samudra glacier and then m ove on to ghat or Nandprayag. For the round
trek, services of a guide are advisable.
Rishikesh-Pauri-
Binsar Trek :
The trek starts froms Thalisain via Pauri , an enchanting hill station presenting
a panormic view of the Garhwal Himalaya snowy peaks, and on a clear day the
sunset view is worth seeing from Kandolia, 5 kms from Riishikesh, and Kotdwar
(way to Pauri), from Thalisain the trek trails t;hrough a very rich forest of
deodar, silver, fir, pice and oak & wildlife. Best Season : Winter when
it is not difficult with its ascents and descents., the trel is full of life
and the trekkers will enjoy the scenic beauty ;throughout.
Mussoorie- Nagtibba Trek
:
At the foot hill of the Garhwal Himalaya rages, north east of Mussoorie, Nagtibba
is at an altitude of 3048 mts. The trek starts from Dhanaulti on a forest track
upto Morina Dhar. This place is situated on a saddle and at sunrise it is a
beautiful sight to watch the sun peeping from behind the mountains. From Morina
Dhar the trek is o n a ridge, most of the time parallel to the Garhwal Himalaya
ranges from Swaragaronini to Nandandevi. This part of the trek is very rich
is flora and fauna. Only a few villges come enroute and even those are abandoned
during winter months. From Nagtibba to Nainbagh is a downhill trek to the picturesque
villge of Panthwari, (motorable too ) gay with life and presenting the culture
of Jaunpur.
Kalsi-
Lakhamandal Trek :
A cultural and historical trekl in the Jaunsar -Babar region at the foothills
of the Garhwal Himalaya, between the rivers Yamuna and the Tons. This trek has
great historical importance , for at Kalsi there is a rock edict of the Ashokan
period in Pali script. At Birat Khoi is a fort, which according to the legendary
epic, Mahabharat, belonged to Maharaja Birat . at Lakhamandal also there is
an ancient palace of the Kauravas. It is now in ruins but is believed to have
been made of lac for the Pandavas.
Kuari Pass Trek :
The pass (khall) is apprached through a narrow goat track at an elevation of
4265 mts. in the heart of Chamoli District on the north eastern part of Garhwal.
The glorious view of the imposing eastern peaks of the Garhwal Himamayas is
unforgettably enchanting. They appear so close with their grand glittering snow
caps that on feels like almost touching them. Of the wether is clear then the
peaks visible from Kuari Pass are Nandan Devi, Duunagiri Bethartoli, Devathan,
etc. the trek- trails are scenic specially aroudn Ramni. Since Lord Curzon Road.
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