BEAUTIFUL TREKS FOR BEGINNERS

 India is filled with beautiful treks, ones that are sure to take your breath away and feed the tingling adventurous bone in your body. The two treks that are mentioned here are perfect for those who are starting their adventure in trekking. The Deoriatal Chandrashilla trek is one that is perfect for beginners, while the Markha Valley Trek caters to those who have reached a moderate level.

The Deoriatal Chandrashilla Trek is truly one of its kind. It is home to the most elevated Shiva Temple on Earth. The trek reaches a height of 13,123 ft. The mesmerising journey takes around 5 days to complete and you will travel a distance of 28 km. The trek is not very difficult to follow, making it very beginner-friendly. The journey is perfect for photography enthusiasts, all thanks to the beautiful views of the Garhwal Himalayas.

The journey from Sari to Deoriatal Chandrashilla Trek in transit is Deoriatal. Deoriatal is at a height of 7,800 feet and it takes around 3 hours to reach here from Sankri. The way goes through thick rhododendron forest areas, maple trees, two or three streams, and marking the end of the beautiful sight are exquisite meadows. The excursion is full of the twittering of birds and wildlife that adds the additional beauty of the all-around hypnotizing journey. The trip to Chopta Rohini Bugyal is 15 km and takes around 7–8 hours, this journey has plenty of places of worship to offer your prayers, and on the off chance that you are fortunate enough you might get a brief look at untamed life-like deer. In the last stretch of this journey, you have the opportunity to walk on a concrete path. Here, you are honored with a 360-degree point of view on the Kumaon and Garhwal mountain ranges with snow-clad mountains in the entire region. The well-known peaks are — Nanda Devi, Kedar Dome, Trishul, Dronagiri, and Nanda Ghunti. You can in like manner take a small peek at Gangotri and Thalay Sagar right at the edge.

Another such journey that will keep you hooked at every step is Markha Valley Trek. The journey will keep you hooked on the untouched beauty of Ladakh. This trek shows you a different side of Ladakh. The trail is filled with ancient fields, streams, as well as you get to witness the dry region of the Indus river. During the journey, you would also be walking past Hemis National Park, this place is sure to catch your attention with its wide variety of flora. The best time to embark on this journey is during the months of May — October. Although this is a tedious journey that would require 9 days of travel. It goes up to a staggering height of 17,060 ft and is a total distance of 65 km.

The excursion into this heaven will begin from Leh, with an elevation of 11,150 ft. From here you will make a trip to Zingchen, following the way close by with you is the Indus River. From Zingchen to Yurutse, the path will take you through Rumbak, which is at the stature of 12,470 ft. The path from Rumbak to Yurutse is a sluggish ascension and the high elevation begins to negatively affect the climber. From that point to Skiu, you will likewise cross the high base camp of Ganda La, which is at a height of 14,272 ft. The region is known to be the home of the snow panthers and has views on Zinchen Gorge and Stok mountains. As you travel downwards towards Skiu, the way is a mixture of crisscross and begins to become rough. While going to Markha Valley, you would be in the company of the Markha river which is enclosed by mountains on the two sides, really a unique view to stumble across. On your way, you will arrive at Chalak, this is the ideal chance for one to pay attention to the barley cultivation that occurs nearby. 

After 2 to 3km you will be graced with the valley, yet the experience proceeds as there is a stream to cross. Following the banks of the Markha river, crossing it a couple of times and after then climbing for 2 km you will go over Umlung. This region will give you stunning views of Mt. Kang Yissay, as you move towards Tocha and Hankar. A km past Hankar you will be met by two wandered streets and you are to follow the path down the way to Thochuntse. Around 15 minutes into the path you will be met by a path fork, pick the one on the left, where you will before long observe that the path has begun to become smoother. On the way to Nimaling, you will be honored with the enthralling glacial, Kang Yatse to your left side, and to the right is the Kang Yatse top. Finally while on your way down, you will cross the Kongmaru La pass, which is at a stunning height of 17,060 ft., however, you will also be graced with the views of the Indus stream and the Ladakh ranges. From that point, the path is a consistent plunge, and soon you will arrive at Sumdo, where you can flag down a taxi back to Leh.