Garhwal and Kumaon (Uttrakhand‘s Eastern hills).Known as Dev Bhoomi (“Adobe of the Gods”), every peak, river and trail is either named after a Hindu god or goddess, or finds mention in holy scriptures. Relatively easy to access, Garhwal and Kumaon are a wonderful introduction to the Himalayas. A single walk can lead through forests, valleys bursting with wild flowers, and glacial monoscapes of rock and ice, The Best Seasons for Trekking in Garhwal and kumaon are between Februaryand May and September and November.
Trekking in Garhwal and Kumaon
1: The Gaumukh Trail
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="254"]2: Dodital
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="254"]3: The Valley of Flowers National Park
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="254"]4: The Curzon Trail
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"]5: Pindari Glacier
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="449"]Tip for Walkers
Be Prepared: Acclimatization is essentialfor altitudes over 3,000 m (9,843 ft). See tips for Avoid Acute mountain Sickness (AMS). For Longer routes, guides are necessary. On the trek: Drink Plenty of water. Carry a first aid kit and cooking fuel. Never burn wood, which is a scarce resource. Put out all fires properly, leaving no burning embers. Do not litter, and carry your rubbish back with you. Permite: In Garhwal, travel permits are required for border areas which can be obtained from the District Magistrate’s office in Uttarkashi, (01374) 222 280 or the GMVN, Rishikesh, (0135) 243 1793. No Permits are required for Kumaon. Equipments hire and operators: In Garhwal, contact Mount support in Uttarkashi, GMVN (0135) 243 1793, in Rishikesh, GMVN (0135) 274 7898, for trekking assisstance; in DehraDun, contact Garhwal Tours and Trekking, (0135) 248 0799. In Kumaon, Parbat Tours n Nainital,(05942)235 656, and the Nainital Mountaineering Club, (05942) 235 057, organize treks.Related articles across the web
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very informative post and nice picture of all this trek. I have love to trek in garhwal and kuamon and thanks for sharing this useful information and i surely visit this place…