Trekking
Trekking Routes in Kumaon Part 1 |
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The gentle Himalayas of the Kumaon region must be among the most picturesque in the country. The modest beauty of regions such as Almora, Ranikhet and Kausani is reassuring, rejuvenating. Here, giant terraces are flung down high mountains in green steps of cultivation, destroying neither the mountain nor its greenery. Kumaon has three distinct trekking regions: the foothills of the Himalayas of the Nainital district and the lake area; the hill areas of Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chowkori and Pithoragarh: the Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills. Trekking Areas The hill areas of Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chowkori and Pithoragarh are ideal for the older trekker, and for students. The Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills has more difficult routes, picturesque river beds and rhododendron forests. Base : Nainital April to June, before the monsoon sets in, is the season for flowers while the second season from September to mid-November is ideal for post-monsoon freshness. |
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Route one
Nainital (1938 m)-Snow View (2270 m)-Bhowali (1707 m)-Bhimtal-Naukuchiya Tal (approximately 1800 m). The trail provides a grand-stand view of the mountain peak of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, its eastern view, and further right on to the pillars of the Central Kumaon region. From the health resort at Bhowali, 11.2 km from Nainital, the trail continues to the cluster of seven lakes at Sat Tal and the nine-cornered Naukuchiya Tal. Forest Rest House and PWD Bungalow available at Bhowali. At Bhimtal, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam runs a guest house. Route two Route three Base : Almora Route one Route two and Route three Route Four Route five Base : Ranikhet Route one Route two Route three More Trekking Itineraries:
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