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Trekking
in India is one of the most famous
adventure sports, attracting trekking
enthusiasts from all parts of world. In
almost every part of India numerous
trekking options are available.
Mountaineering is the
challenge to the spirit, mind and body,
which tends to bring ultimate thrill in
the life. Trekking in India can be
undertaken at the vast stretch of the
foothills of the Himalayas in Garhwal
and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal,
Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh,
Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir,
Sikkim and West Bengal.
Darjeeling and Sikkim in the east also
have some trekking routes. Garhwal has
been the destination of millions of
hermits, sages and pilgrims with the
famous Chaar Dham (holy pilgrimage of
Garhwal) namely, Gangotri, Yamunotri,
Badrinath and Kedarnath.
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Moreover, there are a lot more other
attractions in form of Hindu temples,
Buddhists monasteries etc in store for
you while trekking in India. You just
need to keep yourself ready for any kind
of surprises that might spring up during
your expedition.
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The
more popular Trekking
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Trekking
In Indian Himalayas
Trekking in
India is a real exciting and full of fun.
Himalayas are known as the one of the
youngest mountain ranges in the world and is
counted among the best trekking regions in
the world. The Indian Himalayan range is
undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and
impressive mountain ranges in the world.
Within a space of few days the trekking
expedition in India you may trek through the
numerous Hindu settlements, ancient temples,
isolated Buddhist monasteries, camp beside
small village establishments that support
traditional Islamic culture. The trekking
season in the Himalayas starts from late
spring to summer, covers virtually the whole
year including winter at lower altitude
regions.
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Passes
provide the gateway to inaccessible points
of the Indian Himalayan regions. As some of
the parts in Northern India get totally cut
out from the rest of the country during the
harsh winter months, these passes become the
only reaching solution to those areas.Ladakh
is known as the land of the high passes,
popularly known as La's. Previously, when
there wasn't any provision of aircraft, this
region of India could only be reached via
high passes, one of the reasons of this
region's remote look. Most of the
established routes pass through the Zanskar
range, which separates the Indus valley from
Zanskar.
The treks in Himachal are the jackpot for
trekkers. In this state the treks vary from
moderate to strenuous ones, ranging upto two
weeks, especially the one done on high
altitude passes. When it comes to passes
even the state of J&K is not far off. In
Uttaranchal the 16-km trek to Kedarnath is a
must for those in good physical health as it
affords fabulous views of the high Garhwal
peaks.
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Ladakh
one of the most favourite
trekking destination, having
some of the most picturesque
and
challenging treks in
northern India. Located in
the northernmost part of
India some seven
kilometers
from the Indus River and its
extensive valley. Ladakh is
a land like no other.
Ladakh lies at altitudes
ranging from about 9,000
feet (2,750 m) at Kargil to
25,170 feet (7,672 m)
at Saser Kangri in the
Karakoram. Thus summer
temperatures rarely exceed
about 27°C in the
shade,
while in winter they may
plummet to minus 20°C even
in Leh.
Ladakh is a paradise for
adventure lover given by its
world's mightiest mountain
ranges,
the Greater Himalaya and the
Karakoram, and two others,
the Ladakh range and the
Zangskar range.
Mountain expanses in the
Ladakh region generate the
mystery of the Central Asian
Silk Route. Ladakh
is considered to be the most
rugged region of the entire
Great Himalayan range.
Trekking options
within
Ladakh include short,
daylong walks up and down
mountains to visit
remote
villages or monastic
settlements. The longer
duration Trans-Himalayan
treks involve weeks of
walking
and camping in the wild and
barren region of Ladakh.
One of the major reason why
this barren land is a
favourite of trekkers and
extreme sports lovers.
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Kanchenjunga,
the world’s third highest peak, Sikkim is
attractive equally for the sightseer, the
adventure sports enthusiast and those
interested in Buddhism and Tibetology. From
a low of 800 ft. above sea level to the
Summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga (28,169 ft.),
Sikkim and the third highest peak in the
world. The best time to trek in these parts
of the Eastern Himalayas is between mid-
February to May and again from October to
December. However you should be prepared for
inclement weather, as snow storms at higher
altitudes can develop rapidly in both the
pre and post-monsoon seasons.
The treks pass by beautiful gompas, simple
but colourful hamlets and through so
fascinating alpine forests full of a rich
variety of flora and fauna. Great tracts of
virgin forests and deep river valleys,
offering views of ancient monasteries such
as Pemayangtse and Tashiding and the
attractive but rapidly developing hamlet of
Pelling, characterize the beautiful region
of Western Sikkim. The old capital, Yoksum,
lies at the start of the trail towards
Dzongri and Kanchenjunga. Trekkers in Sikkim
will be spell bounded by the profusion of
plants and flowers.
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Apart from
being acclaimed as one of the best Hill
Resorts, Darjeeling is also a veritable
paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers.
Trekking in Darjeeling is an experience
which no lover of nature should miss. It
takes one to places from where one can feel
the proximity of the stars and is still in
its premival majesty.
The hilly destinations of Darjeeling is
blessed with well-defined forest trails
along the Nepalese border that afford views
of Kanchenjunga and glimpses of Everest,
Lhotsa and Makalu. Just like the
geographical location the climate of
Darjeeling is also pretty similar to that of
Nepal. The post-monsoon season brings clear
days in the months of October and November
with warm temperatures, especially in the
valley region. The daytime temperatures in
the Darjeeling drop to 0°C in December and
January.
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Trekking
Places in India
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 Clothing
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As
the trekking area ranges from 1000m to
4000m one has to carry clothes
suitable for low tropical area to high
mountain ranges like light woollen
cloths i.e. sweater , Tee-shirts,
shorts or comfortable pants to heavy
pull-over, wind cheater, woollen cap,
gloves etc. A raincoat is a must as
the weather in the higher altitudes is
difficult to predict.
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Food |
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Though
one can find trekkers hut for food
every 15 km or so, one is advisable to
carry light snacks, such as biscuits,
nuts, raisins, chocolates etc and
mineral water as there are some places
where water and food are not available.
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Shoes
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A
comfortable pair of shoes i.e. a
Sports shoe or Hunter boots are
advisable and should be durable.
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Equipments
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These
can be very expensive but the D.G.H.C
Adventure tourism, below the railway station
can make arrangements for the
trekkers.Though there are trekkers' hut
which provide bed, quilts, food etc. some
who want to stay on their own require
equipments like tents, sleeping bags, foam
mattresses, air pillows etc.
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