JOURNEYS THAT LEAVES YOU WANTING MORE

 After a pandemic-filled year, the time has come to pay attention to your bold bone and bounce on the impending venture. What is more fitting than a journey up the mountains, while being surrounded by nature in absolute serenity.

For the people who are new to the world of trekking the journey to something less overwhelming would be the best approach. While having a go at something new it is extremely normal to be reluctant, however, the Chandrashila Trek is one such experience that opens its arms to all the individuals who are ready to hop on the cart.

Chandrashilla Trek is a stone face far above the sanctuary of Tungnath, the most elevated Shiva Temple on the planet. The path is precarious with its unexpected ascensions and abrupt changes in the landscape. This trip covers 28 km and reaches an altitude of 13,123 ft, the time taken to cover this journey is about 5 days. The rankling natural life and astounding scenes will take you on an excursion to paradise. For the people who want to encounter the adventure of journeying across the Himalayas for the first time, interestingly, the Chandrashilla trail is made in such a way that it is not difficult to flow through. This underestimated lovely journey furnishes the climbers with entrancing 360 perspectives of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is exceptionally normal for the trip to draw in excited travelers as well as photographic artists from all around the world who are eager to capture the delightful view it gives. When doing the Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek, it is most convenient to partake from January to May and again from October to December.

From Sari to Deoriatal Chandrashilla Trek en route is Deoriatal. Deoriatal is at a height of 7,800 feet and it takes around 3 hours to reach here from Sankri. The path goes through thick rhododendron timberlands, maple trees, a couple of streams, lastly, opens out to lovely knolls. The journey is laden with the chirping of birds and wildlife that adds the extra oomph to the already mesmerising excursion. The trek to Chopta Rohini Bugyal is 15 km and takes about 7–8 hours, this journey is filled with shrines, and if you are lucky enough you may catch a glimpse of wildlife such as deers in their natural habitat. The final stretch runs on a concrete path. Here, you are blessed with a 360-degree perspective on the Kumaon and Garhwal mountain ranges with snow-clad mountains in the whole area. The famous pinnacles comprise — Nanda Devi, Kedar Dome, Trishul, Dronagiri, and Nanda Ghunti. You can likewise observe the brief looks at Gangotri and Thalay Sagar right at the edge.

If you believe that this journey was beautiful but you still feel incomplete as if something is missing, try the journey of the Goechala Trek. This trek unlike the first one is for those who have some experience up their belt. This journey may sound easy, but it definitely is one for those who like a little bit more thrill and adventure.

The journey is not for the faint-hearted, it requires determination, energy, and power. It takes about 11 days and is a total trip of 65km and reaches the summit height of 15,100 ft. Settled far away in the wild of Sikkim, Goechala Trek is genuinely a diamond and stays cherished for its flawless geology, wonderful climate, and the fascinating guide of trails that one navigates to arrive at the highest point. The sights of all-encompassing views of robust mountains that unfurl en route are slobber commendable and remain yearned by numerous explorers, without a doubt.

The trek starts from Yuksom. The journey to Sachen takes about 5–6 hours, if you are lucky you would be able to spot some yaks or mules. The journey to Tshoka and Bhakim is a little bit more challenging as you are faced with multiple climbs, but this just adds to the beauty of rhododendrons and alpine berries that cover the route. The next stop on this journey is Dzongri. It enthralls you with views of the Kanchenjunga top and different pinnacles which are covered with shining snow. Truth be told, the view here is so appealing and amazing that individuals regularly stay here and head back from here as it were. 

The route from Dzongri to Thansing via Kokcharang is filled with beautiful rhododendrons. The trek to Lamuney, which stands at the altitude of 13,743 ft is much more gentle comparatively. It is highly recommended to go and take a look at the beauty of lake Samiti, which is still untouched by the wretched hands of mankind and flows in its natural glory. The trek to Viewpoint 1 will be the hardest of them all, so be prepared. The journey starts even before dawn, but the views are breathtaking and definitely worth the early wake. You will be able to see several peaks from Goechala viewpoint 1, situated at a towering altitude of 15,100 feet, such as Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Gocha Jupano, Kanchenjunga, Pandim, Tenzingkhang, and Sinvo.

Irrespective of which of the two journeys you resonate with, the promise of finding peace and being one with nature is quite assured. Both the trails are filled with adventure, thrill, and a sense of tranquility, that is sure to tickle the audacious bone in your body.