TREKKING INDIA VACATIONS
India
: The ultimate destination for a trekking holiday
The captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna: India is regarded as the 'trekkers' paradise' and, indeed, is a refreshing treat to the trekkers. India is the ultimate destination for a trekking holiday, offering everything from short and easy excursions to the long challenges of the snowy peaks, invoking visions of the spectacular Himalayas, the lush meadows, green woodland and fragrant orchards.
In almost every part of India, there is a variety of trekking adventure options awaiting the trekker, some soft, others not so. In this vast wonderland, trekking itineraries from one to four weeks or more provide endless opportunities for discovery for the trekker. Among the high altitude regions of Indian Himalayas, reality becomes a dream.
Trekking in India is an unforgettable experience as it not only let you to experience the unexplored trails made by nature, but also bring the visitor directly in touch with the country and its people and helps you to appreciate the mountain environment.
Here is a list of leading trekking areas in the country
Garhwal Trekking
The
Garhwal Himalayas are a trekkers delight. The beauty of
Garhwal hills is picture-perfect, a fusion of high
mountain valleys and lakes, of many streams and among
India's greatest rivers. Comprising the districts of
Uttarkashi, Tehri-Garhwal, Pauri-Garhwal, Dehra Dun and
Chamoli, the Garhwal hills are a vertible paradise for
trekkers. Kumaon Trekking
The life of a mountain is as intense and varied as a human being and to experience it one must move around it. In Kumaon mountaineering and trekking can be done in the regions from where the rivers Pindar, Gori, Dhauli, E. And Kuti emerge. The peaks and passes near the glaciers of these rivers have been tempting the mountaineers and the trekkers one of the most enthralling experience is a trek to the Glaciers of Kumaon.
Gulmarg Trekking
Gulmarg makes an excellent base for trekking in the northern Pir Panjal Range. Nanga Parbat can be seen to the north from several view points, including Khilanmarg, west and over 1,500 feet up the forested hillside from Gulmarg. From a distance, the Pir Panjal appears somewhat rounded, but when you are actually walking up its slopes, you will find that its smoother peaks rise above evergreen clad slopes that seem quite equal in steepness to those of the main Himalayas.
Himachal Treks
A journey through Himachal holds the promise
of
a deep and refreshing communion with nature in its
varying beauty. The lush river valleys surrounded by
snow-capped peaks, the fruit-laden orchards, gurgling
streams and the dense forests that echo with bird song
evoke enchantment and delight. Closer to the Greater
Himalayan and Zanskar range, delight gives way to awe as
one is faced with the stark, haunting landscape of the
cold desert. Here, still lakes gleam like emeralds and
sapphires amidst towering white mountains that stand
aloof and forbidding in their majesty. The Eastern Himalayas - Simply Out Of This World
A land of infinite charm with breathtaking views of Kangchenjunga, bewildering variety of flora and fauna, colourful festivals, lush green tea gardens, exciting adventure sports, daunting trekking routes, perfect solitude. All this make the East Himalayas your chosen destination.
Trekking In Darjeeling
The East Himalayas present perhaps the best trekking routes in the whole of India. Low altitude treks in the lower regions of Darjeeling are quiet easy and are particularly recommended for those tourists who like to take up a stroll at a leisurely pace. The Kalimpong-Relli trek through golden paddy fields, the Kurseong-Namsu trail through tea gardens and the Kurseong-Mirik trek are the main trails through low altitude areas
Trekking in Sikkim
Each season in Sikkim is distinct. The periods for outdoor excursions are several. March to May are best season for flowers, which is also ideal for trekking in this state. However you should be prepared for inclement weather, as snow storms at higher altitudes can develop rapidly in both the pre and post-monsoon seasons.
