Trekking

The Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary The Nanda Devi Sanctuary in the Garhwal Himalayas of India is a unique geographical feature. A concentration of peaks connected by massive walls which dip no lower than 17,000ft/5200m form an enormous amphitheater of 250 square miles of land all over 13,000ft/4000m. The only exception is the point where the Rishi Ganga which drains this great basin emerges to the West in one of the most terrific gorges in the world. In this ring of mountains are at least twelve peaks over 21,500ft/6500m including several famous names such as Changabang and Dunagiri to the North, and Trisuli, Nanda Kot to the West and South.

Grand Trek of Central Himalayas The Garhwal region contains some of the finest mountains in the Himalayas and is highly accessible. This spectacular trek takes you deep into the Central Himalaya. It is a "Sadhu" Trail which the devotees use to cross over from Gangotri to Kedarnath. This is one of the very few Sadhu trails left in the Himalaya. Dramatic canyons, majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, pine and birch trees, together with the holy waters of India's most sacred river make the Source of the Ganges trek a feast for the soul and senses. The views of Mount Shivling and the Bhagirathi range in the Garhwal Himalaya are unforgettable.

Kalindi Khal Trek This is for the most adventurous trekkers who have a fundamental knowledge of the mountains and trekking. The trek is over the Kalindi Khal (pass) at the awesome altitude of 5947 mts. This trail connects the two holy shrines of Gangotri and Badrinath and passes through the remotest parts of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Pindari Glacier Trek The trek begins from Bageshwar which is an important Hindu pilgrimage center. The Pindari Glacier is about 3 kilometers long and is fed by the South-Western slope of the Outer wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

Shipton Tillman Trek The trek over the Kauri Pass was the route followed by Shipton and Tilman on their way to the Rishi Gorge and by other mountaineers en route to the peaks on the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also called the Curzon Trail, as the famous former Viceroy of India traveled this route. The trail was named after Lord Curzon, who was a keen trekker, and it is said that the path was specially improved so that he could do the trek. The crossing of the pass is a fitting conclusion to a trek that takes in three lesser passes and five major rivers - the Pindar, Kaliganga, Nandakini, Briehiganga and the Dhauliganga.

Har ki Dun Ruinsara Trek This is one of the easier and most popular treks in the Garhwal Himalayas. Numerous options are available to extend this trek over high passes into Himachal Pradesh or other valleys in Garhwal. This trek along the Tons River valley is surrounded by high mountains and dense forests. For bird watchers this trek is highly recommended in the pre Monsoon months and the post Monsoon season is ideal for appreciating wild flowers. Ruinsara Lake is nestled under the Swargrohini Range and the area is associated with Hindu mythology.