7 Best Places To Trek Within Uttarakhand

7 Best Places To Trek Within Uttarakhand "I walked slowly to experience this freedom, and when I came out of the mountains, I noticed the sky over the prairie, and I thought that if paradise was real, I hoped it was a place I never had to go, for this world was above any heaven.

The Land of Gods, Uttarakhand is certainly enriched with places where you could have this feeling. With its breathtaking mountains along with snow-covered peaks, the state has a great deal on its platter to provide. Home to Nanda Devi, the second tallest peak in India as well as a host of other 7000 meter plus peaks, Uttarakhand is capable of meeting the needs of both professional and amateur trekkers.

Known as the Garhwal Himalayas, it is furthermore split into the eastern Kumaon division and western Garhwal division. The finest trekking period is between April and early June and then again during October and November. Below is a list of the very best spots to trek in Uttarakhand.

Chopta, Uttarakhand has one of the best treks in India and people from all around the world visit Uttarakhand for trekking. Alpine Adventure Camp provides best in class Chopta Tour Packages to its customers to have an unforgettable experience.

Gomukh Tapovan or Gangotri Glacier Trek This is a 4 or 5-day trek starting with Gangotri to the Gangotri Glacier. It is one of the hottest treks and is usually taken up as a religious pilgrimage. The literal meaning of Gomukh is certainly cow's snout and it refers to the starting point of the Ganges River.

One can enjoy the wonderful view of Mt. Shivling on one side along with Bhagirathi peak on others. Mount Shivling whose name signifies the sacred symbol of Lord Shiva, is exceptionally stunning. It can take the hikers an extra 3 or 4 days for trekking around the Tapovan (meadow) covering various peaks and up the glacier.

Deorital and Chandershila Trek This is a 4-day trek beginning with Rishikesh. It is a little more than a half-day drive to the trailhead at Sari village. An effortless 45 min hike would take you to Deorital Lake which has excellent views. It truly is a remarkable camping site. Next day you can trek to Chopta and then on to the summit of Chandershila. It contains breathtaking sights of Chaukhamba. In April hills look all pinkish because they are coated with the blooming Rhododendrons.

Valley of Flowers Trek This trek would take you to the most famous spot for wildflowers in the Himalaya. Unlike the other treks, it is best done during the monsoon period since the flowers are in full bloom this particular season.

The monsoons certainly make the trek challenging for the trekkers but the beauty of the fresh flowers make all the hassle worthwhile. One can stay in one of the lodges at Ghangria in order to keep out of the rain at night and get dry. The trek will begin from Govind Ghat and the first day is spent hiking to the compact village of Ghangria.

Roopkund Trek This trek is the spooky one. This lovely 6-day trek takes one to the "haunted" lake of Roopkund. Renowned for the human skeletons which could be witnessed in the lake, the legends state that the lake contains the ancient remains of several hundred people today.

Regardless of all the mysteries, the stunning surrounding makes the trek really worth taking.

The trail starts off in the thick oak and rhododendrons forests before emerging above treeline where trekkers could get wonderful views of the huge peaks of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and Badrinath.

Rupin Pass Trek Towering waterfalls, perfect views and flower-laden meadows make certain that this is the trek meant to leave everybody satisfied. The trail starts from the small village of Dhaula and over the course of 6 days, one gets to Rupin Pass. The place is mostly uninhabited along the trail and hence the trekking gear should be prepared with a keen eye.

Pindari Glacier Present in the Kumaon area of the Garhwal Himalayas, it is actually a magnificent trek moving through a wild area with amazing sights of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul which are among the tallest peaks in this part of the Himalaya. It is a 6-day trek around the banks of the Pindari River to the glacier. The trekking is not very difficult and residents hold the trek in high accord.

Dodital Trek The 5-day trek begins from a small village of Uttarkashi and would take one to the stunning lake of Dodital. This specific trek may be taken up all the year-round due to low elevations with an exception of the monsoon period from June to August. The lake is famous for its Golden Trout which may be easily seen in the crystal clear water. It is set against a forest of Oak and Rhododendron trees which blossom in April.

It is very important to find a good hotel to stay when you are going for a trek as it can have a huge impact on your trekking experience. After a tiring day where you have walked a lot one needs a comfortable and luxurious hotel to wake up fresh the next morning. Alpine Adventure Camp provides the best Hotels in Chopta Uttarakhand.

The state of Uttarakhand is certainly blessed with enormous natural splendour. Each and every trek in Uttarakhand has its own exhilaration and attraction.