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.
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.