Enjoy Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas Region

[Global Tourism India]

One of the most popular and important trekking destination, lies in Garhwal Himalayas. Thousands of tourists visit this famous place for trekking purpose as well as for some other adventure activities. Trekking in Garhwal is the dream of almost every trekker. It is said that the hills of Garhwal are a vertible paradise especially for trekkers. People interested in trekking in Garhwal can gather entire information through online easily. There are various trekking routes in Garhwal Himalayas having different level of difficulty. Some are strenuous, some trekking routes are moderate and some routes are easy. Different trekking routes take different time to complete. Some takes 7 days whereas some takes 13-15 days or even up to 18 days.

Gaumukh is famous as a birthplace of mother Ganga. It is known to be one of the holiest places for Hindu pilgrims. Gaumukh Tapovan Trek is one of the famous trek in Garhwali region. It takes 11 days to reach this place and it is situated at an altitude of 443 mts. The grade of the trek is from moderate to challenging. Lots of trekkers from different parts of the world are interested for Gaumukh Tapovan Trek. Goumukh is the glacier and it is also the source of Bhagirathi (Ganges) wheras the Tapovan is the base camp of Shivlinga peak.

Like this there is another famous trek like Har ki Doon Trek, Nanda Devi Trek and many others. Har Ki Doon is situated at a height of 3,556 meters. This place is a cradle shaped valley which is surrounded by glittering mountain peaks and also dense forests of pines. Har ki doon trek can be completed by crossing terrace mountain fields, conifer forests and also lush green grassy land. The favorable time for trekking in this place is from July to October.

Nanda Devi Basin is one of the most fascinating and beautiful peak. It is a world famous peak. This mountain is surrounded by a ridge wall of 6000m.

The trekkers of the Nanda Devi Trek have to cross the picturesque meadows and also include the valley which is the border of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Trekkers have to cross many beautiful places which offer the chance to view surrounding peaks, Kauri Pass, Changabang, Dunagiri and Kamet.

 

Nanda Devi Trek is very much famous world wide. Nanda Devi itself has attracted lots of geographers, geologists, lovers of nature and the Trekkers to a great extent.

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