The Greatest 6 Treks of Uttrakhand

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• THE GREATEST 6 TREKS OF UTTARAKHAND

Nanda Devi
Shivling Peak
Roopkund Lake
Chaukhamba from Chandershila
Rupin Pass
Misty Forest Near Ghangria
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Nanda Devi and Himalayas from Dhanaulti. Known as
the Garhwal Himalayas it is further divided into
the western Garhwal division and eastern Kumaon
division. Daily flights can be taken to Dehradun
from Delhi but it still a few days of travel to
get into the mountains via rugged mountains. The
small town of Rishikesh along the banks of the
Ganges and at the base of the Himalayas can make
a good resting point for those on their way into
the mountains. The best trekking season is
between April and Early June and then again
during October and November. Here is a look at
some of the best treks in the region.
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• Shivling Peak in Garhwal Himalaya
• This is a short 4 or 5 day trek from Gangotri to
  the Gangotri Glacier, one of the largest in the
  Indian Himalayas and the source of the Ganges
  River. It is a popular trek and often made as a
  religious pilgrimage. Gomukh literally means cows
  snout and refers to the origin of the Ganges
  River where it flows from the end of the glacier.
  One enjoys fantastic views of Mt. Shivling and
  the Bhagirathi peaks.
• Mount Shivling 6,543 m / 21,467 ft whos name
  refers to the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva while
  not particularly tall by Himalayan standards is
  exceptionally beautiful and was often referred as
  the Matterhorn by Europeans who first trekked
  the region. An extra 3 or 4 days can be easily
  added for hiking around the Tapovan (meadow) to
  the different peaks and up the glacier

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View of Chaukhamba from Chandershila If you only
have a limited amount of time this short 4 day
trek starting from Rishikesh is a great option.
Its a little longer than a half day drive to the
trailhead at Sari village. Its an easy 45 min
hike to Deorital Lake which offers great views
and fantastic camping. The second day takes you
to Chopta and then on to the summit of
Chandershila which offers fantastic views of
Chaukhamba 7000m in the distance. The entire
hike has fantastic views of the Himalayas and the
high point at Chandershila is 4000m so the trek
poses no acclimatization issues. If you go in
April expect the hills to be colored pink from
the blooming Rhododendrons
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• Misty Forest Near Ghangria
• This 4 or 5 day trek brings you to the most
  famous area for wildflowers in the Himalaya and
  unlike the other treks mentioned is best done
  during the monsoon when the flowers are in full
  bloom. Trekkers should expect plenty of rain and
  prepare accordingly. Fortunately the beauty of
  the flowers make up for it and one can stay in
  one of the lodges at Ghangria in order to stay
  out of the rain at night and get dry. The trek
  starts from Govind Ghat and its the first day is
  spent hiking to the small village of Ghangria.

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• View near Roopkund Lake
• This picturesque 6 day trek takes one to the
  haunted lake of Roopkund (4450m / 14600ft)
  which is known for the human skeletons that can
  be seen in the lake. Local legend has it that the
  lake contains the ancient remains of several
  hundred people. Asides from the mystery
  surrounding the lake its a beautiful trek. The
  trail starts in the dense oak and rhododendrons
  forests before emerging above treeline where
  trekkers can get magnificent views of the giant
  peaks of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and Badrinath

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• View of Rupin Pass
• Towering waterfalls, fantastic views and flower
  laden meadows ensure that this is one trek that
  will leave everyone happy. The trail starts from
  the small village of Dhaula 1560m/5400ft and over
  the course of 6 days climbs to Rupin Pass at
  4650m/15250ft an impressive altitude gain of
  nearly 10,000 feet. On the way to the pass the
  trail passes through the small village of Jakha
  where people follow the path of Satsang which is
  a pathway to inner truth.

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