| Uttaranchal is a trekker's paradise. It has been | | | | await you. The best time to do this trek is |
| famous for its unpredictable and demanding | | | | between May and June, and from the middle of |
| routes. Here is a list of fifteen trekking trails which | | | | September to early November. |
| we recommend for their sheer beauty and | | | | 8. Kalindi Pass- This one is for the tough hearted. |
| adventure. | | | | This traverse connects Gangotri and Badrinath |
| 1. Hanging Valley of Gods: Har ki doon otherwise | | | | and has a religious significance. The highest point |
| known as Hanging valley of gods lies in the | | | | here is Kalindi in 6000m. The trek takes you |
| western part of the Ganges of Garhwal | | | | through snowy meadows and deep gorges. You |
| Himalayas. It is at 3556 meters. This valet is | | | | can also get to spot high altitude wildlife. It |
| known for its pine forests and shimmering | | | | requires a great courage to do this trek. The best |
| mountain peaks. As you trek along Netwar you | | | | time to do it is from june end to early |
| encounter dense forests of walnuts, chestnuts, | | | | September. |
| willows and chinars. You reach Osla and from | | | | 9. Milam Glacier: The largest glacier of Kumaun |
| there you trek to Har ki Doon through some | | | | region is 28 km long. It emerges from Kholi and |
| fantastic lush green mountains. This is a moderate | | | | Trishul. The village of Milam is located at its foothill. |
| trek and can be done in the months of April-May | | | | It s one of the few villages located at such great |
| and September-November. | | | | height. The base camp for this trek is Munsyari. |
| 2. Kafni Glacier: This glacier is situated in the | | | | The best time for trekking is June to October. |
| eastern side of the Pindar Valley. Nanda kot peak | | | | 10. Kuflon and the vicinity: Kuflon is at 5000 feet |
| lies to its south. The trek through this region will | | | | and 11 kms away from Uttarkashi. Kuflon is in the |
| give you some fantastic opportunities to view the | | | | lap of Assiganga river. You trek through very |
| wildlife. You can get close glimpses of Nanda kot | | | | dense and pretty Rhodendron and Dalchini forests. |
| and Nandabhanar. The best time to do this trek is | | | | 11. Nanda Devi East Base Camp: This base camp |
| in the months of May and June. | | | | starts from Kathgodam from where you drive to |
| 3. Binsar Trek: Binsar trek takes you through | | | | Munsyari and later to Pithoragarh. The total |
| Binsar temple which is well known for it being a | | | | distance is approx 500 km. You can enjoy some |
| Shiva temple. There is huge span of pastures at | | | | pretty landscapes of Milam, Namik Glaciers and |
| Dudhatoli. From here you can get clear views of | | | | Nanda Devi Peak. The entire journey is filled with |
| Himalayan peaks and the low altitude mountains. | | | | such spectacular sights making this an amazing |
| The best time to do binsar trek is anytime of the | | | | trek to undertake. The best view awaits you at |
| year. The trekking grade is moderate. | | | | Nanda devi base camp. Keep your eyes open as |
| 4. Chopta Tungnath Trek: You start this trek | | | | you might get lucky and view a snow leopard or |
| from Chopta and pass through Deoriatal, | | | | the Himalayan musk deer. |
| tungnath, Rudraprayag and Haridwar. In between | | | | 12. Pangarchulla Climb 4575m: As the spring sets |
| You traverse through the alpine meadows and | | | | in, Panchargulla becomes a delight to trek to. This |
| enjoy the majestic sights of Panchul, Nilkanth, | | | | is an easy climb through snow clapped mountains. |
| Nanda Devi and Kedarnath. The trek takes you to | | | | It offers amazing opportunities for photography. |
| the maximum altitude of 3668 meters before | | | | You will get amazing views of Chaukhamba, |
| reaching the temple at tungnath. The best time to | | | | Bethartoli, Nilkantha, Hathi Parbat, Kedarnath, Gauri |
| do this trek is anytime of the year. | | | | Parbat, Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Dunagiri lined one |
| 5. Deoriatal Trek: This one is an easy do and it | | | | after the other in a magnificent arc. Best time to |
| runs along with the Himalayas at all times. Great | | | | visit is March to June. |
| views and dense forests are what you will | | | | 13. Pindari Glacier: Between Nanda Devi and Nanda |
| encounter once you tread on this route. The | | | | Kot is Pindari Glacier. It is located between height |
| Rhodendron forests are a major attraction as the | | | | of 3650 meters to 4260 m. This glacier of |
| entire forest is glowing in the red of the | | | | kumaon is easily trekkable. The wilderness of this |
| Rhodendrons. The trek takes you to Chandrashilla | | | | place is enchanting and a blessing for the trekkers |
| top views from where are breathtaking and | | | | who enjoy nature and its hues. The best time for |
| alluring. This is a moderate trek and the best time | | | | this trek is Apr-May, Sept-November. |
| to do it is May to October. | | | | 14. Roop Kund Trek: The lake is at 5029 m in the |
| 6. Dodital Trek: Dodital is a lake at an altitude of | | | | vicinity of Chaoli district. Roopkund, the |
| 2483 m. The lake is surrounded by beautiful | | | | mysterious lake is covered in snow for the entire |
| dense forests. You can drive upto Sari near | | | | year. It is believed that skeletons ages old lied |
| Ukhimath and trek a little. A legend connected to | | | | under the sheet of snow. People from far and |
| this place is that Pandavas which hid during their | | | | wide come to view these once the snow melts. |
| exile stopped here for resting. Kunti, Pandavas fell | | | | The best time to do Roopkund Trek is between |
| thirsty and one of the sons got up to get water | | | | the months of May and June. The grade is |
| for her. He could not return alive as he was | | | | moderate. |
| unable to answer Yaksha devtas question. Dodital | | | | 15. Valley Of Flowers: This beautiful valley of |
| is also called so because of the trouts found in | | | | flower is located at 11000 feet. The valley was |
| the lake. There are quiet a few here. The best | | | | named of so by Frank Smythe On the trek you |
| time to do this trek is Mid June to Mid October. | | | | will be greeted by fernsm dwarf iris, larkspur, |
| 7. Gaumukh Tapovan Trek: The trek goes from | | | | rhodendrons blue poppies, asters, etc. Come |
| Garhwal region, through gangotri glacier at | | | | August/September and Valley is colourful with a |
| Goumukh. En route you will see Bhujbasa, | | | | large variety of flowers, shrubs and orchids. This |
| Sudarshan peak, Matri peak and several other | | | | natural plantation is a dazzling to the eyes and |
| anonymous peaks. Trek beyond Bhujbasa and | | | | perfect treat after a cumbersome trek. The best |
| you'll do a steep climb until you reach Tapovan. | | | | time to do this trek is in the months of August |
| Mind blowing views of Kedar, Meru and Bhagirathi | | | | and September. |