Trekking in Kumaon
Pithoragarh,
the easternmost hill district of Uttar Pradesh, bordering Nepal
in the east and Tibet in the norith, is often called 'miniature
Kasmir'. Its environs are known for the abundant natural beauty
and many fine temple that are important pilgrimage points and it
is the base for many exciting treks eg. Pithorgarh-Parwati Lake
-Chota Kailash-Sinla Pass Trek.
Along the Gori valley in the district of Pithoragarh are may interesting
trekking routes eg Munsyari-Martoli-Milam-Ralam glacier. During
treks in the kali, Kuti and Dhauli eastern valley regions, one not
only walks along a large portion of the Kailash-Mansarover route,
but also gets an exposure to The socio-cultural life of the people
libving in the Chaudans, Byans and Darma valleys.
Trekking in Garhwal:
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.
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