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The Garhwal Himalayas are called an ‘abode of the God’. Besides being the source of India’s holiest rivers, the Garhwal has beautiful variations in landscape like deep gorges, hanging valleys, sparkling streams, water cascades and lush green meadows.
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Most Popular High Altitude Treks in Garhwal Himalayas
The Garhwal Himalayas are called an ‘abode of the God’. Besides being the source of India’s holiest
rivers, the Garhwal has beautiful variations in landscape like deep gorges, hanging valleys, sparkling
streams, water cascades and lush green meadows.
The Garhwal Himalayas are called an ‘abode of the God’. Besides being the source of India’s holiest
rivers, the Garhwal has beautiful variations in landscape like deep gorges, hanging valleys, sparkling
streams, water cascades and lush green meadows. Garhwal trekking is very popular as there are many
treks of varying difficulty that are ideal for beginners and for veterans.
Kalindikhal Trek
Daddy of all the treks in Garhwal Himalaya, The Kalindikhal Trek is a challenging trekking expedition as
the route is an uneven one which involves trekking over glaciers and crevassed snowfields. This trek
covers the entire distance from the Bhagirathi Valley to the Alaknanda Valley. The route begins from
Gangotri onto Nandanvan which is the base of the Bhagirathi peaks from where one gets a great view of
the high peaks of Gangotri area. The next stop is the Vasuki Tal Lake, surrounded by white peaks, the
Shweta Glacier and then crossing the Kalindikhal Pass itself. After reaching the summit height of 5697
meters, the trail descends to Arwa Tal and Mana village. The best time for this trek is mid June to mid
August.
Auden’s Col trek
Auden’s Col stands at a height of 5400 meters and joins the Jogin I and Gangotri III peaks on one side.
On the other side, it binds two glaciers, one of which is the Khatling glacier. The trek begins in Gangotri
and on the way to Nala Camp, one passes through pine and birch forests after which there is a one day
trek to the Rudra Gaira Base Camp which offers a fantastic view of the Himalayas. The next stop is the
Gangotri base camp and from here begins the ascent to the Auden’s Col base camp. The long trek to the
Khatling glacier is tiring but well-worth the view. The descent begins after Masar Tal, Vasuki Tal and
finally Kedarnath.
Khatling Trek
This trek is a scenic one and touches an altitude of 3900 meters. The trek which begins in Ghuttu
includes the Bhilangana Valley which has many hanging glaciers and white peaks. The trek covers both
forests and lush green meadows at the beginning although the route does become steep, uneven and full
of loose glacial debris later. One can also visit the Panwali Kantha which is high altitude grassland and
the best months for this trek are April, May, September and October.
Nanda Devi Trek
This moderately trek features the Nanda Devi sanctuary which consists of a number of peaks that are
connected by massive rock walls. One needs to enter this place through a gorge that features a ring of 12
famous mountain peaks in order to reach the Nanda Devi which stands at a height of 7816 meters. This
trek begins in Lata Village, goes through the Dharansi Pass and ends in Surai Thotta. Trekking in
Garhwal Himalayas doesn’t get any more scenic than this!