An excellent alternative to Bagini Glacier Trek Trekkers often say that hiking to Bagini Glacier and Changabang Base Camp is dicey, thanks to unpredictable weather and difficult terrain. To these trekkers, Kanari Khal in the Joshimath region comes as a refreshing change. Situated approximately 11 km from Bagini Glacier at an altitude of 4,150 m, […]

About the Kalpeshwar Rudranath Trek A trek with all colours of mother nature – Vibrant, Serene and Fascinating. The trail covers two of the five Kedar’sKalpeshwar and Rudranath situated in Uttrakhand. The Kalpeshwar Rudranath trail offers splendid views as it passes through thick woods, green valleys, lush green meadows, beautiful wild flower beds and high ridges. […]

Kanari Khal Trek The Kanari Khal Trek is packed with rivers, waterfalls, high-altitude grassland, carpets of wild flowers, snow-covered peaks, forests and mountain villages. It’s an easy-paced trek, with changing sceneries. If you’re planning a trip to Josimath or Badrinath, you could add few more days and cover this highly rewarding trek. Author: Vaibhav Chauhan

Bagini Glacier Trek The route which takes you to the Advance camp taken for mountaineering expeditions to High ranging peaks like Changbang and Kalanka gives you a feel of being in Everest Base Camp without it’s hustle and bustle of overcrowding and commercialization. Recently with the increase number of trekkers opting to explore the campsites […]

Khuliya Top Trek Khuliya Top Trek starts off at Munsiyari. The initial section of Oak forest gives way to numerous Rhododendron trees that bloom beautifully in March and April. The next section is devoid of any view of the peaks or valleys. This changes after a while, however, when the Panchachuli ranges and Rajrambha Peak float into […]

Bhadraj Hill Trek Bhadraj Hill Trek is a modest, well-balanced trek for beginners. One of the best weekend treks in Mussoorie, it can be completed in one or two days. The trail to Dudhli Village is called Milkman’s Trail, as it helps supply milk to Mussoorie town every day. You’re likely to be envious of […]

Tapovan Nandanvan Trek The Tapovan Nandanvan Trek coincides on a pilgrim route to one of the char dham. Gangotri is considered to be the mythological source of river Ganga. It is said that King Bhagirath prayed to Lord Shiva for salvation of the souls of his 60,000 sons. Shiva obliged and requested Goddess Ganga to release […]

Dodital and Darwa Top Trek This is considered the birthplace of Lord Ganesha and home to the fresh water Himalayan Trout, the beauty of this lake matched by few others. While most people attempt this trek in April-June or September-November, like I did way back in 1999; winter adds a magical feather to this trek’s […]

Dodital – Darwa Pass- Yamunotri Trek The Dodital – Darwa Pass- Yamunotri Trek begins from Sangam Chatti, which is a 5 km-long steep ascent to Agora, through dense verdant forests and splendid scenery. From here to Dodital is a continuous climb. Dodital, located at an elevation of 3,307 m, is a dazzling water body surrounded by […]

Mayali Pass Trek The Mayali Pass trek starts off at Reeh which is a small village surrounded by rhododendron & pine forest. From Reeh it’s about 12km to Gangi which is at a height of 8500 feet. Gangi is the last village on the trail. The next day is a 15km long trek to the camping ground […]

Dharansi Pass Trek The Dharansi Pass will let you trek close to the higher meadows of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, which are undiluted and pretty. The flowers are abundant and unspoiled. There is little or no human presence. To top it off, the views of the surrounding mountains of Garhwal are the best one can […]

Panwali Kantha Trek Panwali Kantha Trek is one of the less frequented high altitude meadows of Garhwal Himalayas. Apart from its exhilarating landscape, it is also known for a variety of flowering herbs. Not only that; during months of April and May, the trail is decked with red and pink rhododendrons. However, a huge bonus […]