What should you know about Trekking in the Himalayas?

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If you’ve been yearning to do some exceptional trekking in Himalayas and Nepal in India and conquer some of the world’s most mysterious, challenging and uniquely exhilarating peaks; you should prepare and plan for some serious adventure holidays in the country. The mighty Himalayas pose no simple task for an average trekker or mountaineer. It takes sheer will, passion, strength, courage and commitment to work your way through rugged terrains, daunting landscapes, spine chilling winds and unexplored elements to make your trek successful and the most memorable. The Himalayas has always been an elusive trek for global trekkers and only a few have braved the odds to reach the summit.

When to Trek

When to Trek

The ideal periods for trekking in Himalayas and Nepal in India are in the months of April and October. Although autumns are cold; the skies are blue and clear. This is one of the busiest trekking periods in this part of India. Eastern Himalayas are where you need to be headed to in autumn. But if summers are endearing and you want to stay away from the sweltering heat of the rest of the country; then Western Himalayas are the best destinations for trekking during that time. Zanskar and Ladakh in the summers attract hundreds of trekkers from around the world. July and August are the busiest trekking months in the West. The summer is also an ideal trekking period in K2 and Karakoram ranges.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Many popular trekking stretches like the Everest, Annapurna Circuit and Ladakh’s Markha Valley have a few basic lodges where you can stay. These are for the budget focused trekkers. But tents are always a perfect camping option if living and breathing the mountains and forests are what you desire. Hiring professional and experienced tour operators can save you the hassle of food, stay and safety when you want to simply rejoice the activity that lies ahead of you – trekking.

The Himalayas is an incredible region not just in terms of offering you the most spectacular trekking experiences but also introduces you to a culturally diverse environment. You enjoy adventure travel and also combine your trek with gaining splendid insights into the extraordinary lives of locals. From gentle to wild trekking, the Himalayas have it all. There are many exploratory and remote treks that are less frequented.

Trek to K2 base camp, the Annapurna circuit, Manaslu Circuit in Nepal and the Great Himalayan Trail are some of the most challenging treks in this part of the world.

Trekking in Himalaya and Nepal in India is one activity that is always left for you to explore; the beauty of which can be captured best only by feelings. There are distinct reasons why Himalayan trails are preferred by trekkers even from far corners of the world.

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Arjan Kripal
Arjan comes from a family of professional cricketers. His grandfather, father and uncle have all represented India. Arjan himself captained the Indian Under 19 Team, and has played first class cricket for Tamil Nadu. He is a qualified coach, a BCCI match referee and even holds a world record in cricket! Arjan’s cricket career saw him travel extensively across the world. He has since discovered that he has an insatiable wander lust and a flair for planning itineraries for family and friends – a love and skill that has naturally progressed into setting up Get Up and Go. Arjan is a certified scuba diver and has bungee jumped, sky dived and paraglided several times. He has been to every continent and corner of the world, reveling in exotic foods and myriad photo ops; from walking the Inca Trail in Peru, to swimming with Whale sharks in Mexico… Arjan has even come face to face with a Great White Shark in South Africa! “I want to share all my varied journeys with fellow travellers so they can experience, first hand, something that has been so rewarding for me.”