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For those fascinated by the unexplored, the mountain ranges of India offer breathtaking, enthralling trekking routes. In the vast amphitheatre of the Indian Himalayas and Karakorams, there are limitless possibilities for trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and river rafting. Within this alluring arena, the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, occupy the central place, with special points of interest for the trekke. Ladakh : The Pangong Lake circuit, The Tso Morrori Lake, The Nubra Valley, Lamaruyu to Stok, Spituk to Hemis, Lamyuru Padum, Stok Khangri round trek and the Surru and Zanskar valleys are the favorite trekking routes and paths which are commonly followed by both amateur trekkers and accomplished trekkers in Ladakh which is in turn located in Kashmir, India and is a very fast catching on adventure sport. The trekking season extends from July through September. Trekking in Jammu & Kashmir is of different kind, one may go for trekking for a week or for a day. People can not feel like they are away from the human life, even on hills the huts of Gujjars can be seen made up of log of wood, they use to graze their sheeps on the lonely hills. In Ladakh s some treks have monasteries as their focus and in Kashmir some treks have mountain lakes as their focus. One trek in particular covers half a dozen high altitude lakes, encircled by snow covered mountains. In Jammu, Kishtwar and Bhadarwar regions have excellent trekking routes. To trek in Jammu & Kashmir a number of tour operators who are specialize in organizing the trekking trips are also available. Garhwal : The trekking routes are open from April to October. Garhwal is the paradise for the trekkers with its beauty, which is kept because of its districts of Uttarkashi, Tehri-Garhwal, Pauri-Garhwal, Dehra Dun and Chamoli. These hills are very much rich in natural beauty. It provides all kind of terrains for the people interested in studying the plants, art and culture and birds of Himalayas. A lots of material is provided to the photographers, painters and weather professionals from the village homes and scenic mountains. Kumaon : Trekking in Kumaon can be undertaken all the year round, with traditionally popular periods being April-June and September-November, just because of the vastness of the terrain and altitude differences. In the valleys and forests of Kumaon, mountaineering expeditions can still be organized. The main hill resort of Kumaon is Nanital. The essential equipment is easily available on rent at the individual basis. Mussoorie : The Gunhill is the second highest point in the Mussoorie. Two ways are there to reach the Gunhill firstly through the court complex on the Mall Road. From this way you will reach to the destination in near about 20 minutes. The another way to go the Gunhill is through the Rope way. This way is full of excitement and thrill. This path to the Gunhill is about 400 meters. From Gunhill Mussoorie looks like a place full of colors, or one can feel like as the place is changing the color at every moment. Each moment a different scene appears before your eyes. There are many shops available on the hill top Sikkim : If someone visit Sikkim and misses to go for trekking among its challenging foothills, then he must be missing a major attraction of the state. Government there, now encouraging the trekkers to cover out the terrain of Sikkim with their bravery skills, just to develop tourism and encourage tourist inflow. The well-known trekking routes are Nayan Bazar- Pemayangtse-Yaksum-Dzongri or Rangpo-Gangtok-Yaksum-Dzongri. In Sikkim trekking is allowed by the Indian Tourist development Corporation and a liason officer or guide provided by the government of Sikkim. |
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