India,
a land of great geographical diversity and warm people, continues
to enchant travelers across the globe. The mighty Himalayas
in the north, the lush green forests of the eastern part, the
Thar Desert in the west and the turquoise sun kissed beaches
in the south offer resplendent tourist spots. India has a huge
variety of destinations that can cater to any and every kind
of tourist be it a pilgrim, family tourist, group tourist, student
tourist, business tourist or a adventure and trekking tourist.
Speaking of trekking tourists it is worthy to note that no place
on earth offers such a huge variety of trekking destinations
ranging from Ladakh, Zanskar, Garhwal & Kumaon, Kashmir
Valley, Amarnath Kailash Mansarovar, Himachal in the north,
Darjeeling and Sikkim in the East to the trekking tracks of
Maharashtra and Karnataka in the Deccan.
Let us give you brief overview of these trekking spots.
Ladakh
Ladakh also known as The Little Tiger is an enchanting land
with strong Buddhist traditions and natural beauty, which beckon
the tourists. The terrain of Ladakh offers exhilarating treks
like Zanskar Valley Trek, Changthang / Rupsho valley region,
Nubra valley region, Markha valley and Shaam region. Garhwal:
Garhwal, a holy and picturesque land offers host of trekking
tracks like Harkidun, Tons Valley and Ruinsara Tal, Dodi Tal
- Darwa Top - Yamunotri (2B) and Khatling Glacier Region.
Kumaon
Kumaon provides an enthralling experience to the trekkers in
the lap of nature. The notable trekking spots are Pindari Glacier
Trek, Kafni Glacier Trek, Namik Glacier and Milam Glacier.
Kashmir
Kashmir, described as the paradise of earth has a rich variety
of flora and fauna. Abound in natural beauty the state offers
few of the most loved treks like Amarnath Yatra trekking, Gulmarg
Trekking, Sonamarg Trekking, Thajiwas Trek and Trek From Sonamarg
to The Valley Via Gangabal Lake.
Himachal Pradesh
The charming state of Himachal Pradesh is blessed with spectacular
natural beauty that manifests in the form of majestic snow peaks,
deep gorges, verdant forests, stunning temples and monasteries
that have withstood the ravages of time. The adventure tourists
should not miss out on the enthralling trekking tracks that
start from Brahmour in the Ravi valley.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling, a pleasant hill station nestled in the eastern part
of India offers treks like Darjeeling-Batast-Tonglo-Sandakphu-Trek,
Singalila Treks and Kalimpong Treks.
Sikkim
Sikkim is the land of Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain
peak in the world and is characterized with verdant ambience
where mysticism of Buddhism prevails. The popular trekking tracks
of Sikkim are Darjeeling/Gangatok-Pemanyangtse-Yoksum-Dzongri,
Trek to Tendong Hill and Trek to Menam Hill.
Maharashtra
Trek to Dhak Bhairi, a quaint village situated 7 kms from Lonavala
offers a delightful journey where the path is interspersed with
a rich variety of flora and fauna, silver streams, majestic
waterfalls and natural rock formations.
The enchanting Sahyadri hills are also a favorite haunt of adventure
tourists. The travelers can explore Harishchandar Gad, Nane
Ghat, Kalsu Bai, Bhimashanker, Korigad, Kulang Gad, Alang Gad,
Ratangad, Dhak Bhairi, Kunjargad and Hadsar and can have of
a time of their lives.
Karnataka
The Donigal-Yedakumeri track offers a panoramic view of the
nature in its full glory and is dotted with bridges and tunnels.
