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Trekking
in Garhwal Himalaya Region
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The
beauty of Garhwal hills is picture perfect, a fusion of
high mountain valley and lakes of many streams and among
India's greatest rivers.Comprising the districts of the
Garhwal hills are a veritable paradise for trekkers. Nature
is in her element here, and trekking trails are
renowned
for the great beauty of their views, stunningly different
at almost every turn. But there is plenty of interest here
for the amateur trekker too. |
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For those interested in the fusion of art & culture
with religion, the popular temple pilgrimage and hilltop
temples provide sufficient material for the rewarding
journey. Botanist can spend months studying the vast treasure
- house of plants here. The birds of the Garhwal Himalaya,
and their profusion, will captivate bird-watchers. And
for photographers, professional or amateur, the canvas
of mountain scenery and village homes will provide a wealth
of material . Nor is trekking in the Garhwal hills expensive,
for one can stay at any of a number of rest houses, travelers
lodges or dharamshalas at a nominal cost.
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| Best
Season |
| Trekking
routes remain open from April to October, though
the best period is considered to extend from April
to June, and from mid-September to November. |
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| Permits |
| Indian
nationals need no permission for trekking in any
area outside the inner line. For routes inside the
inner line, the local District Magistrate's permission
or that of the central home ministry is necessary
in Advance. For foreigners, crossing the inner line
is not permitted. |
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Treks upto 4,900m need no permission and can be
undertaken on tourist visas. Above 4,900m, treks
can also be undertaken with prior permission from
the IMF provided no peak is attempted. Camera permits
are also necessary. |
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| Accessibility |
| Air : |
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant in Dehradun.
However, the flights are not vary regular. |
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For
many of the treks, Rishikesh serves as the base.
Bus services connect Garhwal region
with other towns in North India. |
| Rail
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Convenient
overnight trains from Delhi connect Haridwar,
the nearest rail head into Garhwal. The Shatabdi
Express serves Haridwar along with trains from
Mumbai and Calcutta. |
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