Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas

Garhwal Himalayas - an empyrean for trekkers!

The land of Gods, Uttarakhand, nestled in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas, has been bestowed with tremendous natural beauty. The rugged beauty of this Himalayan region calls for thousands of trekkers every year to uncover its unexplored and untouched scenic trekking trails that take you in a deep wilderness of mountains where it is only you and the profound silence of snow-bound lofty peaks. Ranging from easy to strenuous, you will find all types of trekking routes hidden in the store of Garhwal hills providing ample opportunities to adventure fanatics test their limits of endurance, simultaneously revelling the marvellous vistas of mountain beauty.

What to look for in a trekking expedition in Garhwal Himalayas?

Making your traverse through dense verdant forests, cross over glacial beds and cut through rocky moraines; the trekking trails of Garhwal offers you unmatched thrills, excitement and challenges that an ardent trekker looks forward to in his trekking expedition. Besides offering ample chances to test your physical and mental strengths, trekking in Garhwal also provides with extraordinary scenic vistas of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, sacred alpine lakes, flower embellished valleys, lush pasturelands, enchanting fruit orchards and lush alpine meadows.

Home to a rich flora and fauna, while on a trekking trip Garhwal, you just cannot miss on having a memorable rendezvous with rich Himalayan wildlife that can only be experienced in this pious land of Uttarakhand. With many of the trails crossing through high altitude wildlife sanctuaries and parks, you can feast your eyes to rare glimpses of Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear, Bharal, Cheetal and Jungle Cat. The Himalayan region of Garhwal is also a paradise for birders and photographers providing them ample opportunities to capture in their cameras, rare sights of Himalayan Pheasants, Warblers, Rose Finches and Ruby Throated Parakeets.

Abode of sacred char dhams and home to many sacred peaks, glaciers and lakes including the Gangotri group of peaks, Mt. Shivlinga, Nandakot and Chandrashila peaks, the holy gaumukh and pindari glaciers; every nook and corner of Uttarakhand is soaked in the essence of spirituality and divinity, you just cannot miss on taking in and feeling the magic of divine aura embracing you in its complete awe.

Popular treks of Garhwal

Offering some of the best trekking trails in the country, trekking in Garhwal undeniably gives a memorable and enthralling experience to all its explorers. Referring to some of its spiritual treks, the Kedarkantha, Panch Kedar, Chopta-Chandrashila, Shivling Base Camp, Nagtibba and Gaumukh-Tapovan treks provide the most enticing and divine experiences of your lifetime. For wildlife enthusiasts, treks to Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Har Ki Dun Ruinsara Tal and Dodital Darwa Pass treks are the perfect choices to embark on a Himalayan wildlife trekking holiday.

Best season for trekking in Garhwal

Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas can be ventured on anytime starting mid-May to mid-October, avoiding the months of monsoon showers in between. With roads getting muddy and slippery and high chances of landslides and cloud bursts, makes the region prone to many accidents and mis-happenings.

Some pre-requisites for trekking in Garhwal Himalayas

Trekking in Garhwal, though, sounds very fascinating and alluring but, truly speaking, it is not that easy as it seems. You need to be both physically and mentally fit. Needless to say, you cannot venture on a trek in Garhwal if you do not have a great physical endurance as besides continuous walking for long hours in hilly terrains, it also requires you to ascent steep slopes, walk over loose and rocky pathways and traverse through narrow and deep gorges. Apart from gaining physical stamina, it is important for everyone planning to commence with a trek in Garhwal, to get him/her properly medically examined. People with asthma, breathing problems and cardiac issues cannot venture on a trekking expedition in Garhwal.

Why trek with us?

We offer exclusive Garhwal trekking tour packages and leave no stones unturned in making your dream of trekking in the enchanting land of Gods a reality. With our reasonably priced deals for unlimited options of Garhwal trekking tours, you can be highly assured of world-class services and top-notch quality. Having an experience of over 30 years in arranging trekking tours in great Himalayan regions, you can trust us to make provisions for the following.

• Arrangements for trekking and camping gears including tents, sleeping bags, mattress, oxygen cylinders and first aid kits.
• Arrangements for knowledgeable and experienced trekking guides.
• Arrangements for porters, ponies and horses to carry load and gear up to high altitude base camps.
• Arrangements for sight-seeing and temple tours with experienced local guide.
• Arrangements for accommodations including hotel stays, village homestays and parachute camps.
• Arrangements for cooks, helpers, kitchen staff and cooking equipment.
• Arrangements for all necessary trekking permits.

If the astounding scenic beauty and the idea of an unlimited fun of trekking enthrals you, the unexplored and untouched Himalayan paths and pristine campsites await you in Uttarakhand. So, don't wait a second, just put on your trekking shoes and embark on the most fulfilling and exciting trekking journeys of your lifetime with us.