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TOP FIVE TREKS IN INDIA FOR
TREKKING WITHOUT A PORTER
India is a land of unity in diversities and this fact is also
applicable in case of the natural layout of the
country. A land consisting of deep oceans, free-flowing rivers,
dense jungles as well as snowy peaks,
India can turn out to be an attractive spot for trekking and
trekking tours without porter would always
be the first option of the more adventurous trekkers. Lets have
a look:
y CHOPTA-CHANDRASHILA TREK: This is one of the most beautiful
trekking spots ofGarhwal Himalayas. Chopta, or the mini-Switzerland
of India is situated on the
Chandra Parbat, with Chandrashila as its highest peak. The
Chandrashila summit offers
picturesque views of peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar and
Chaukhamba. From
Chopta, it takes approx five kms of upward trekking to the
Chandrashila peak via theTungarnath Temple. The strain of the
journey is compensated by experiencing a platter
of nature at its bestdense alpine forests, widespread meadows
and slopes.
y VALLEY OF FLOWERS TREK: This is actually the valley of the
stream Pushpavati, atributary from the river Alaknanda. The Valley
of Flowers was discovered by Frank
Smythe (1931) on his way back from an expedition to Mount Kamet.
Along with primula,
asters and fritillaria, Valley of Flowers is also home to a host
of celebrated flowers like
brahmakamal, blue poppy and cobra lily. It is a three kms climb
from Ghangria, a village
beside river Lakshman Ganga. Two-to-three bridges have to be
crossed en route, and no
mules are allowed into the valley.y GOMUKH TREK: One of the most
rewarding treks of India, the Gomukh-Tapovan trek
entails mountain climbing, rock-climbing and traversing
glaciers. The Gomukh glacier--
the source of the river Ganges, is just four kms away from
Bhojawasa. It is a risky trek
with narrow tracks, deep gorges, unevenly scattered boulders of
various sizes, and loose
dry soil blocking the tracks at several points. From Gomukh to
Tapovan it is a steep
climb of four kms, and the view of the surrounding peaks becomes
clearer with the
climb.
y SHAM VALLEY TREK IN LADAKH: The Sham Valley (or the Apricot
Valley) trekking inLadakh provides an intense glimpse of the
interior of Ladakh without too much of pain.Some of the richest
Ladakhi villages and monasteries (Likir, Rizong, Lamayuru, Alchi)
are
crossed en route. Due to low altitude of the passes and lesser
span of walking, this trek
is also known as baby trek.
y KEDARNATH-VASUKITAL TREK: Kedarnaththe site of one of the
twelve jyotirlingas ofLord Shivais counted amongst the most sacred
site of the Hindus. The lake of Vasuki
Tal is situated about six kms away from Kedarnath. The journey
from Kedarnath to
