When it comes to a complete geographical and cultural diversity, not many places in the World offer as much as the Himalayas. Many amateur type of treks happen in this region and are comparable with the best trails in the world.
Trekking in the Indian Himalayas offer lot of variety with short walks in the low altitude alpine meadows to 5-10 days’ hike over some of the highest passes in the world.
The varied landscape complements the beauty of this region. The high altitude terrain of Ladakh, the alpine meadows of Himachal, Kashmir and Hampta pass, the uneven and rocky terrain of Garhwal etc. offers a lot of adventure to the trekker.
Trekking tours across the Himalayas starting from Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Kashmir in the west are famous for several wonderful trekking adventure. Moreover, Sikkim in eastern India that borders the base of Kanchenjunga which is the third tallest mountain in the world is one of the mistiest places in the Himalayas and is well known for its Buddhist culture. So trekkers can experience a humbling atmosphere when they visit the many temples in the mountains. They can experience rituals that take place in the monasteries that fill the mountain air with an aura of spirituality.
There is a lot of adventure that happens in the central region of the Himalayas, which spans across the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. These states are famous for their trekking trails and many of them are home to several Hindu Pilgrimage destinations. For those of you who would like to do some lone trekking, Ladakh is a good option. It is one of the arid zones of the Himalayas and provides a peaceful trekking experience when the rest of the region gets lashed with heavy rainfalls. When it comes to treating your eyes to the beauty of nature, it is Kashmir that scores well with the trekkers. This place falls on the western side of the Himalayas and is full of beautiful alpine meadows and majestic pine valleys. The scenic beauty of these meadows makes trekking a “heaven on earth” experience.
The eastern side of the himalayas, Kangra, Chamba and Kullu are blessed with rich greenery and extraordinary fauna. The tall firs and numerous wild flowers and the flora is extraordinarily different.
Every trek is different and special, some moderate treks can be conducted at an altitude of 3500 m, but a basic level of fitness is required to cope with the longer treks. Trekking on these tracks can be simple or treacherous, but these tracks are home to some interesting trails that boast of mild slopes and are suitable for most people in good health.
Adventure companies, small and big offer a variety of treks and services for trekkers. Thanks to the advent in technology, you can choose a tour from the internet and find expert tour guides to look after all the aspects of trekking
