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Trekking


Whats Trekking !

The word trekking means multi - day hiking trips through rural, rugged territory. It involves moving on foot in a non - structured manner, in a small group. The length and time depending a lot depending upon the weather conditions and the topography of the place where trekking is to take place. Trekkers either take long trips or isolated ones. Trekking involves a lot of things, like interacting with the nature, navigating a mountain or climbing a rock wall.

Best time to trek is the months of November to January in the North Eastern part of India.

Famous Treks :
Nanda Devi Trek
Nanda Devi Trek
The Color Of the Mountain Changes as the Sun changes its position in the entire day. From golden to blue, red, green and yellow the charisma of the nature leaves one spellbound - something which can be seen only by a dare-devil nature lover and a trekker.

Trekkers in Himalya
The Himalayas
Hard Trekking is something which finds its place in Himalayas - one of the highest mountains in India. Not a easy trek, it is meant for the professionals and the grade ten trekkers. For every good reason children and aged people are kept out of this boundary.


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Trekker Crosses River in Himalayas

The Trek Pack
A number small small things make for a comfortable trekking. The first thing is the backpack. You can put all your neccessary things in one big sack - that is the backpack.For the extended tour of 15 - 20 days this backpack can carry aroud 20 - 40 pounds (10 - 20 kilos ) of weight.Another big thing is the trekking boots. The boots should be light in weight and strong for long walks on rugged terrains. An extra pair in tour backpack is an added advantage.

The next thing you will require the most is the backpacking tent. This lightweight tent which is also known as ultralight tent is one of the most important things for a trekker. There are certain things one should consider while buying a backpacking tent - light weight (nylon is the best), storage capacity, durability, sutability to weather condition (the place where you are going to trek), waterproof, strength, height, quality and construction.

While buying a backpacking tent make a choice between three season tent (for summer, spring and fall and light snow), for season backpack ( three seasons and heavy snow) with mesh sections and sloped roof.Other tents one can look for are the cabin, light, play, and portable tents. But out of all the backpackers are the best for trekking.

The next thing one should consider buying are the trekking poles or sticks. Made of lightweight Alumiium alloy, the sticks work as supporters while climbing the rocks. The Mountaineering poles are usually 52-110 cms in length, with diameter ranging from 20,18,16,14mm. tip of tungeston ot steel, grip of rubber cork or EVA+Wood, tube anodized or painted and the material of the pole Aluminium alloy 6061/ 7075 carbon.


Places to Trek In India

Garwal, Kumaon, Ladakh, Himachal are some of the places which are best known trekking grounds in India. Here is a list of the popular treks in India -
  • Markha Valley Trek
  • Roopkund Trek
  • Remote Zanskar Trek
  • Source Of The Ganges Trek
  • Kuari Pass Trek
  • Milam Glacier and Nanda Devi East base Camp
  • Chandratal Trek
  • Garhwal To Kinnaur Via Rupin Pass
  • Valley Of Flowers Trek
  • Chandrakhani Pass Trek
  • Indrahar Pass Trek
  • Sunderdhunga Trek
  • Pindari Glacier Trek
  • Lumayuru Chilling Trek
  • Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek
  • Kalindikhal Trek
  • Roopkund - Kuari Pass trek
  • Parang La trek
  • Goecha La Trek
  • Green Lake Trek
  • Singalila Ridge To Sandakphu
  • Har ki Dun Trek
  • Har ki dun Ruinsaratal Trek
  • Across Charang Valley
  • Bhaba Pass Trek
  • Pin Parbati Pass
  • Khatling Glacier Vasukital Kedarnath trek
  • Ruinsaratal and Yamunotri Pass


  • Trekking Grades

    Three Kind Of Trekking Grades are recognised in Trekking :

    » Grades 1 - 3 - Easy Grades : Also known as Easy Grades these are for the beginners or for an average level of fitness of people. These usually do not exceed 3500 meters of height, provide a good view of the Himalayas and can be taken up by teenagers too.

    » Grades 4 - 6 - Medium Grades : Known as medium grades, these are a challange for the beginners. Approaching a maximum height of 5000 meters, these higher, tougher and more exhilirating than the 1-3 graders. People of all ages can go for these. The medium grade trekking usually last for fourteen days.

    » Grades 7- 10 - Hard Treks : The hard treks assume a height of 6000 meters and are the toughest among the group. Covering the remote and the undeveloped heights, these require exceptional fitness - above than the average. Aged people and children are not allowed for the Hard Treks due to the peculiar weather conditions of the heights.


    Things to Consider

    There are certain things one needs to consider while on trekking. INDIA is 51/2 hours of GMT . So calculate your timings as per GMT. When photographing in remote areas, be unobtrusive. Take permission before taking photographs - especially people. There are chances of restricted areas, so be aware of them. Do not take the new treks on your own as there are restricted areas. Moreover you never know which path leads to where.

    Keep a copy of your itenary with your hotel manager. It will help him trek you down in case of ill weather and rough roads. Also keep a copy of your passport including the Indian Visa Page, your airline ticket, travellers cheque and credit cards in a safe place. Avoid photographing as and when you like. Take prior permission as there can be restricted areas as well as hiccups from the local people. INDIA is 5 and 1/2 hours ahead of GMT. Keep your timings as per GMT.

    Keep away from animals like yak, goat herd and dogs - their moods are highly unpredictable. Have plenty of drinking water in the form of Mineral Water. If mineral water is not avialable, then add iodine to the drinking water or take boiled water. Spring water is also safe for drinking if nothing is avialable.

    Walking Boots, socks, synthetic pile jacket, down vest, shorts, sunhat, windproof jacket, waterproof jacket, over trousers, gloves, balaclava, snow gaiters, snow goggles and sunglasses are some of the things which should be kept in mind while packing for trekking.



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