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TREKKING & CAMPING

Trekking Areas : Garhwala and Kumaon
Camping Areas : Mussoorie
Main Cities : Trekking Season
Attractions : Exploring the Mountain Region

Trekking in Uttaranchal
Tourist Enjoying the Natural Delight While Trekking



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Trekking Routes : Bageshwar - Sunderdhunga - Pindari - Kafni Glacier Trek (Kumaon). Panch Kedar Trek.
Kedarnath - Vasuki Tal Trek - Dodi Tal.
Gangotri Kedarnath Trek.
Gangotri-Gaumukh-Nandavan-Tapovan Trek.
Winter Trekking : Auli and Chopta.
Trekking Gears : Trekking Boots, Woollens, Gloves and Cap.
Trekking Attractions : Exploring Rural Villages and Culture, Glaciers, Valleys, Flora and Fauna.
Camping Sites : Tons Valley, Garhwal and Jharipani in Mussoorie.
Precautionary Tips : Do not Venture on a Trek Without a Guide.
Avoid Monsoon Months.
Avoid Littering and Using Plastic Bags.
Use Fuel Efficient Stoves Instead of Firewood.
Inside Tip : Uttaranchal Tourism Department of Government Conduct Various Tours and Also Provides the Necessary Gears.

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Uttaranchal Trekking - A Mix of Adventure and Culture

Trekking Adventure tourism in Uttaranchal has reached its great heights. Uttaranchal Valley offers some of the best trekking routes in India. Trekking in Uttaranchal is an exciting and thrilling adventure that has fascinated millions of people around the world to take a trip India. The natural beauty of the state that hold lakes, mountains, forests, national parks, and sanctuaries, is best explored by taking up trekking tours. The main areas where trekking is done are the Garhwal and the Kumaon ranges. Having the major chunk of the Himalayas, these areas have still remained camouflaged and hence have very strong cultural ties that can be well explored on foot.

Trekking Routes - Traipse the Scenic

Try out your zest on the rugged mountainous terran of Uttaranchal, as the valley is in possession of some of the most challenging trekking routes. Ranging from difficult to easy, there are various trekking tours you can take up in Uttaranchal. Some of the most interesting treks in the Garhwal area includes Hari ki Doon, Kauri Pass trekking, Roop Kund trekking, Valley of Flowers, Nanda Devi Mountain, Kalindi Khal Trekking Tour and Khal treks.
If you desire to trek among the flora and fauna and the various glaciers that adorn Uttaranchal, then take up Kumaon trekking routes. They include Pindari Glacier trek, Kafni Glacier trek, Sundergandha Glacier trek, Namik Glacier Trekking tours, Milam Glacier and Adi Kailash and Sinla pass trekking.
The plethora of attractions that one will encounter while trekking, cannot be basked in one trip. Hence, Uttaranchal has become a trekker's heaven.

Camping in Uttaranchal
Adventurers Camping at an Idyllic Spot Near Mussoorie


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Camping in Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal Himalayan region provides great camping sites for all the adventurers. When you get tired of a day long hiking or trekking, enjoy camping that will not only allow you to burst your tiredness but also give a chance to get away from the mundane city life. Uttaranchal offers both wildlife camping and mountain camping. It is an adventure thrill that can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Camping Destinations in Uttaranchal

Though Uttaranchal is such a scenic land that you can indulge in this sport anywhere, but there are a certain sites that have created a niche for themselves in camping. You cannot miss camping in the Tons Valley in the Garhwal region. At an altitude of 3600 feet above sea level and densely covered with deodar, pine, alpine oak, birch, chestnut, rhododendron and jamun forests, this valley provides extraordinary camping experience. There are various camps that offer special holiday experience.
An exclusive for nature lovers is the Jharipani in Mussoorie. This destination is ideal for those looking for small camping packages. In this very place the Uttaranchal Eco tourism promotes other outdoor games like Horse safari, Paragliding, Rafting and Trekking. Various facilities are also provided for the campers.

Trekking Around Gangotri
Trek to Gangotri Glacier in Uttaranchal


Trekking and Camping Tips

Some of the precautionary measure that you should abide be, in order to keep the surrounding as clean and pure as it is, are -
Trekking and camping gears are available with the Uttaranchal Tourism Department.
Use fuel-efficient stoves instead of using firewood.
Do not litter and avoid the use of non degradable plastic.
Burn cigarette butts in order to avoid forest fire.
Do not tamper with the flora by cutting the roots of the plants as it is illegal.
Try to explore maximum while trekking as you have better chance to rendezvous the people and the culture of small towns and villages.


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Top 5 Reasons To Enjoy Trekking


Trekkinh Through a Bridge in Uttaranchal

Cultural Trek in the Uttaranchal Valley
The scenic valleys of Himachal Pradesh provide the best options of trekking. Along with enjoying this adventure sport, you also get a chance to enjoy the local culture of the state and know about the life of the people in mountains.


Valley of Flowers Tops the Trekking Routes
Among all the trekking routes that are provided by Uttaranchal, you should not miss the Valley of Flowers trek. The main attraction of this trek is the thick blanket of alpine flowers that cover the entire valley. Take up Uttaranchal trekking tours to enjoy other trek like Gangotri - Gaumukh - Tapovan and Naag Tibba.


The Enchanting Trek Routes
Enjoy trekking in Uttaranchal which has plentiful option for the sport. If the tourists want to enjoy trekking in winters then the place is Auli and Chopta. At a high altitude, adventures can enjoy skiing, snow boarding and sledging as well.


The Camping Delight in Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal is also famous for having some of the great camping sites. Go to Mussoorie where the Jharipani camps are fully equipped with various facilities that makes this adventure more of a comfort zone away from the hustle and bustle of the over crowded towns and cities. Tons Valley in Garhwal is another camping destination in Uttaranchal.


Get Acquainted with Flora and Fauna
Take up wildlife trekking or camp in the dense forests of Uttaranchal, the experience is magnetic. These sports are the one that brings you to close proximity with nature and one can enjoy the chance to observe the flora and fauna from propinquity.


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