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Friday, April 20, 2007

Nanda Devi trek

Nanda Devi National park is situated in chamoli district of Uttaranchal. One can view spectacular panorama of peaks encircling the park ie. Trishul (7120 mts.), Dunagiri (7066 mts.), Nanada Devi (7817), Nanda Devi East (7430 mts.), Bethartoli ( 6352 mts.) etc.

In 1982 access to trekkers into the park was banned to protect its bio diversity. The Nanda Devi National Park which has been declared a word heritage site has been partially opened recently for restricted number of tourist.


Region ---------------Joshimath( Garhwal Himalayas)

Best season ----------May – June & September - October

Khatling - Sahastratal Trek:

Khatling is a lateral glacier at the source of river Bhilangana with Sahastratal at the west and Masartal at the east. It is said that beautiful Bhil maiden tried to distract meditating Lord Shiva and having being spurned by the lord dissolved into liquid to become the river Bhilangana.
The Valley of Bhilangana offers panoramic view of Jogin group (6466 mts.), Kirti Stambh (6402 mts.) and Meru. It passes through thick forest, lush green meadows, Kunyali and crosses to passes above 5480 mts.

Region -------------Uttrakashi – Tehri - Rudraprayag
Best season ---------September