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Thursday, March 8, 2007

Trekking In Uttaranchal

Green Uttaranchal is the place where the dreams of the trekkers come true. Words fail to describe the awesome charm and enchanting beauty of this magical land. The splendor and the beauty of the land is to be seen and felt. Blessed with magnificent glaciers, sparkling and joyful rivers, gigantic and ecstatic Himalayan peaks, natural biospheres, valley of flowers, skiing slopes, wilderness and dense forests, This area offers treks suited to every kind of trekker, of whatever age.
Not only is trekking in Uttaranchal an adventure, it serves as a pilgrimage, too, as there is nowhere in this region where there is not a place of spiritual importance. This abode of Gods includes many shrines and places of pilgrimage. Char-dhamsthe four most sacred and revered Hindu temples: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are nestled in the Mighty Mountains. This is the land where Vedas and Shasta’s were composed and great Indian epic- “The Mahabharath” was written.

Kauri Pass Trek Garhwal Himalaya

Popularly known as the Curzon Trail, this pass reaches an elevation of 4265m. It is a gem of a trek. The blinding vision of snow peaks makes all the effort worthwhile.
Shipman writes in his book Nanda Devi: Exploration and Ascent about crossing the Kuari pass. "The top of the pass was reached by 7 o'clock (am) of a clear, cold morning and we were privileged to see what must be one of the grandest mountain views in the world."
This is a moderate trek, which presents a most enchanting view of the eastern Himalaya (almost 270 degree). On the way, you also can admire villages, local culture, wilderness, wild life and mountains.
On a clear day one can see mountains like Nanda Devi (7816m), Dunagiri (7066m), Nilgiri Parvat (6474m), Ramadan (6166m), Hathi Parvat (6727m), Gori Parvat (6708m), Neelkanth (6596m), Kamet (7756m) and Mana Peak (7272m).