Few of the famous Trekking routes in Uttarakhand |
Posted: February 20, 2018 |
Roopkund Trek Roopkund (Skeleton Lake) is a glacial lake in Uttarakhand state of India famous due to more than five hundred human skeletons found at the edge of the lake. The location is uninhabited and is located in Himalaya at an altitude of about 5,029 meters (16,499 feet). Roopkund is a picturesque and beautiful tourist destination in the Himalayas, located near the base of two Himalayan peaks: Trisul (7120 m) and Nandghungti (6310 m). A religious festival is held at the alpine meadow of Bedni Bugyal every autumn with nearby villages participating. A larger celebration, the Nanda Devi Raj Jat, takes place once every twelve years at Roopkund. Skeleton lake is covered with ice for most of the time during the year. However, the journey to Roopkund is an enjoyable experience. All along the way, one is surrounded by mountain ranges from all sides. Kuari Pass Trek | Indian Summits Kuari Pass trek to enjoy the wonderful magic show by the Himalayan ranges. The Kuari Pass trek is a highly beautiful & scenic trek. The main attraction of it is the imposing view of the eastern peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, the twin peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Dronagiri, Trishul, Bertholi, Hathi Ghodi Parvat, Mana, and Neelkanth peaks. The Kuari pass is one of the most beautiful trek. The Indian Summits offering Safe secure trip for himalayan winter summer trekking for kuari pass trek in Indian Himalayas. Enjoy Trekking In Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, the land of north, a state in northern part of India, is also known as abode of god. A state based mainly in Himalayas is famous for pilgrimage, as most of the important Hindu pilgrimage places are here in this state. You have the famous char dham or many relaxing mountain retreats to cater to most of the visitors. However very few people know about the excellent trekking opportunities this state has to offer. Trekking in Indian Himalayas is still to catch up with Nepal counterparts in terms of both number of trekkers and facilities. Even people who are aware of the trekking opportunities are attracted more towards regions of Ladakh or north east India to places like Darjeeling and Sikkim. Uttarakhand apart from catering to pilgrims also has one of the best treks in India, catering to varied demands of days to trek and fitness levels. So you might ask why choose Uttarakhand for trekking in India, when there are already established routes of trek in other areas of Indian Himalayas. Answer is, isn't trekking about exploring the wilderness and being one with nature. Uttarakhand is not frequented by many trekkers, (It is one of the most famous part of himalayas for trekking and you are promoting as the destination most suitable for trekking. Get the points for why it is most suitable for trekking chk the blog Branding uttarakhand Part2 on aseemearth blogs)and you will not have the problem of camping with hundreds of other trekkers. You will have Indian Himalayas exclusively for yourself and being one with the nature. Himalayas in Uttarakhand is divided into two regions-Western half is known as garhwal and eastern half is kumaon, both offering excellent opportunities for trekking.Uttarakhand has a great diversity of flora and fauna. It has a recorded forest area of 34651 km2 which constitutes 65% of the total area of the state. Uttarakhand is home to rare species of plants and animals, many of which are protected by sanctuaries and reserves. National parks in Uttarakhand include the Jim Corbett National Park (the oldest national park of India) at Ramnagar in Nainital District, and Valley of Flowers National Park and Nanda Devi National Park in Chamoli District, which together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A number of plant species in the valley are internationally threatened, including several that have not been recorded from elsewhere in Uttarakhand. Rajaji National Park in Haridwar District and Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary and Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi District are some other protected areas in the state.
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