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Experiential Himalayan Treks: Kashmir Great Lakes and Sandakphu

 India is blessed with diverse landscapes. It has rich coastlines, mighty mountain ranges, hot deserts, vast plateaus, etc. Among all these natural features, the Himalayan range of mountains stands out for its exuberant beauty due to its mountains being of an average height of 3500 to 4500 meters. The mountain range is known for its many different terrains that are jagged, urged with high elevations, gradual descents, etc. The diversity makes it an excellent choice for trekkers to find their dose of adventure in the treks and trails of these mountains. Himalayan weather also changes across the range throughout the year. In India, trekking is gaining popularity gradually. Thousands of groups visit Himalayan treks and trails every year, age-across. The ranges have an option for beginners and seasoned trekkers who dream of conquering peaks like Everest and K2. Today, we will be discussing two treks found in the Himalayan ranges. These treks are located in different states and have var...

Himalayan Treks in the Month of June: Hampta Pass and Tarsar Marsar

 There is a famous quote we trekkers follow. It says, "Everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occur while climbing it."  Trekking is a life-changing experience that gives you many avenues to explore yourself and understand your vulnerabilities. The journey to the top is often full of challenges testing your physical endurance and emotional strength. Some treks are bound with so many adventures that they boost our adrenaline, which we all occasionally crave.  Today's blog highlights two such summer treks in India that will give you the bug to climb more mountains and reach more peaks. The best time to go on these treks is between June to September.  Hampta Pass Trek A beautiful trek that is open for more months than many other treks in India, Hampta Pass is one of the most famous treks in Himachal Pradesh. The route is sandwiched between the Chandra valley in Lahaul and Kullu valley between Manali and Larg...

Top 2 summer treks in India

 The Indian Summer, which begins from April to June, is the perfect time to enjoy summer treks in India . Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in the Himalayas of India offer great opportunities for both amateur and advanced trekkers during the summer season. In India, summer is the best season for trekking, from easy to moderate trekking such as Hampta-pass, Himachal’s Beas Kund Lake, Bhrigus Lake, Tarsar Marsar Trek and the Kashmir great lakes trek. The trekking routes in Uttarakhand and Sikkim are dotted with blooming Rhododendrons, while the Himachal trekking routes are naturally adorned with beautiful peach tree flowers. Jammu & Kashmir is lovely even in the spring season, and the lush greenery of the meadows immediately brings a smile to your face. Himalayan summer means that the snow melts, lush valleys bloom, and flowers bloom in a peaceful picture book-like atmosphere. It also means the song of exotic birds and the sighting of rare mountain animals in the...