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…
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….
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…
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…
Kuari Pass Trek
Maximum Altitude: 12516 ft Duration: 6 days Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Kuari Pass is one of the best treks for the beginners. In 1905, Lord Curzon explored the trek and therefore it is also known as the Curzon trail. The trek starts from Joshimath, in…