OHOT Trip Stories: Trip Leader Niyati & her adorable Auli group
I loveee birthdays. And, no, I’m not talking about my birthday. I’m talking about everyone’s birthdays. My friends have personalized gifts to show for it. My trippers have witnessed all the silly planning that goes into birthdays on trips. Be it planning a treasure hunt…
A panoramic view full of peaks: Phulara Ridge Trek!
In the world of treks, we find ourselves drawn and being led to climb up and make our way to high-altitude summits, putting our efforts in to be led to an alpine lake or even through meandering meadows. Mostly, treks lead us to some beautiful…
Latest Travel Guidelines And Regulations Regarding COVID in Uttarakhand
Disclaimer: OHOT advises you to travel safely and responsibly. Please read all the travel guidelines before visiting any place. The guidelines might be different for each state. Contact the locals in the area so that you can have a clear picture of what to expect….
Short Yet Oh So Scenic Treks in Uttarakhand: Panwali Kantha
It’s a carnival of meadows, this trek! In the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, blessed with layers of flora and fauna, with green lands running, dipping and sprawling widely and of peaks looking back prettily each other, such is the trek that goes by the name…
Want to do a real challenging Trek: Panpatia Trek in Uttarakhand is the one!
I think somewhere along the line Mother Nature did have a soft spot or even an abundance of affection towards Uttarakhand. How else do you explain all the scenic gems it holds within its folds? But hey, I’m not complaining! In fact, I’m thankful that…
Borasu Pass Trek: Trek to the rarely explored regions of Uttarakhand
When we think of treks towards the region of North India, our minds instantly start racing through the paths spread out in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, two states we know that will offer us snow-capped peaks in the higher treks and even the lower ones…
Bagini Glacier: A trek through the Nanda Devi National Park
Proudly seated at an altitude of 14,816 feet in the Garhwal Himalayas, Bagini Glacier is a gorgeous Himalayan glacier located near Joshimath. It starts near the base of Trishul and Changabang peaks and flows northwards from here. This adrenaline pumping trek gives you an opportunity…
Uttarakhand’s best hidden secret destination you will fall in love with!
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” I know, I know it’s such a cliché thing to say. But I don’t mind these clichés as long as they keep the travel bug alive. However, visiting the same old touristy hill station is what I’d…
Sunderdhunga Trek
You might have heard about “Valley of Flowers” but do you know about “Valley of Beautiful Stones”? Once upon a time, a mountain man was washing his blanket in a nearby river where he came across a beautiful, precious stone. Ever since then, the valley…
Things to do in Almora
Prior to the establishment of Almora town, the region was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo who then donated it to the Gujarati king Sri Chand Tiwari. Under the Chand kingdom, Kalyan Chand established Almora in 1568. It was given the name of Rajapur….
Vasuki Tal Trek
Maximum Altitude: 16332 ft Duration: 8 days Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult The high altitude alpine lakes are what dreams are made of. There is no dearth of crystal clear lakes in the Himalayas and today we are bringing Vasuki Lake to you. The high altitude lake Vasuki…
Satopanth Lake Trek
Maximum Altitude: 15100 ft Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult Amidst the snow clad mountains and sun kissed meadows, the Satopanth Lake is one of the high altitude lakes in the Himalayan region that is often dubbed as the lake of divinity. The story…