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….
Pindari Glacier Trek
Trekkers can never get tired of options in North India. With Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, both packed with a number of picturesque trails, one can pick from short single day treks to longer more challenging ones as well. Typically, glacier treks are a tricky affair…
Milam Glacier Trek
Maximum Altitude: 13600 ft Duration: 11 days Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult Cradled in the Kumaon Himalaya of Uttarakhand, Milam Glacier is situated about 15km from Nanda Devi. The glacier sprawls over 37 kilometre square and is 28 kilometres long. Originating from Kohli and Trishuli Peaks,…
Things to do in Munsiyari
Munsiyari, the name itself translates to mean “a place with snow”. Thus, the name of this hamlet in Uttarakhand itself introduces you to its identity. The small town of Munsiyari is a hill station perched prettily with the Himalayas enveloping its landscapes. The hamlet is…
Dev Kyara Trek
Maximum Altitude: 13,500 ft Duration: 7 days Difficulty: Easy Uttarakhand is a haven for trekkers. From green alpine meadows to snow covered peaks, from rhododendron laden trees to quaint little villages, there is something for everyone, and there is a trek for every season. You…
Dodital Trek
Maximum Altitude: 13779 ft Duration: 5 days Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Uttarakhand presents a dramatic terrain with beautiful lakes, serene rivers and rising Himalayan peaks. It also presents tales of mythology. This pretty state is known as the land of gods. People believe that gods truly reside…
Khatling Glacier Trek
“Where the glacier meets the sky, the land ceases to be earthly, and the earth becomes one with the heavens; no sorrows live there anymore, and therefore joy is not necessary; beauty alone reigns there, beyond all demands”, said Halldór Laxness, a writer born to…
Brahmatal Trek
Who created the world? Ah, now that is the question that I’m sure will have one too many answers. You could trace out the answers from the big bang theory or other history books and of course, religion will tell its own tales. As per…
Bali Pass Trek
Maximum Altitude: 16207 ft Duration: 9 days Difficulty: Difficult All these high Himalayan mountains have some legends and myths attached to them. And once you are trekking, the mystical aura here wants to make your heart believe that these stories might have some truth too….
Har Ki Dun Trek
Rocky mountains which in season turn from green to snow topped and made prettier with the Ruinsara Tal meandering between its folds at points, welcome to Har Ki Dun. Visit the Himalayas in this region of the Garhwal to take on this trek to reach…
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
Maximum Altitude: 11686 ft Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Moderate This trek is for someone who wants a taste of adventure, who love nature, and who would like to spend a couple of nights on a mountain under the stars. “Bugyal” in the regional language refers…
Dayara Bugyal Trek
Maximum Altitude: 11978 ft Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Easy-Moderate In the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand lay spectacular meadows for you to trek and explore. “Bugyal” in the regional language refers to high altitude pasture land. And one of the prettiest bugyals in sight is Dayara…