India has traditionally been associated with the holiday in Goa or the cultural and historical tourism. But not everyone knows that this country can offer a lot of tracking of routes, both for beginners, whose who go to the mountains for the first time, as well as for experienced travelers. And often in these tours, you can get to the places to which the transport or the cost is very expensive or impossible.
Tso-Kar – Tso-Moriri, Ladkh
The word “Ladakh” in translation means “a country of high mountain passes.” Opened to visitors in 1974, the region bordering the Tibetan part of China, is often referred to as a “Little Tibet” because of the local landscape and culture of living people. You can only visit here from May to October, when the mountain passages are scour of snow. The five-day route that passes through six passes, each of which is located at an altitude of over 4500 meters, will require not only strength, but endurance. Slowly rising to the top of winding paths and a fairly flat and down with them in the valley, you can admire the surrounding scenery and enjoy the crystal clear mountain air.
Yuksom – Goecha-la, Sikkim
Want to enjoy yourself and at the same time enjoy the environment? Then the cost to go to the march of eight is province of Sikkim, via Goecha-la lost in the Himalayan. Culminating routes through the national park, located at 5486 meters, the maximum for the tracking of routes close to the third largest world summit is Kangchenjunga. Many people do not travel fur, referring to extreme fatigue. Much of the route passes through forest, but tourists have an excellent opportunity to observe the life of the red pandas and a host of other interesting wildlife in the area.
Manali – Chandratal via Hamta, Himachal Pradesh
You can look at a great deciduous forest, which is gradually turning into flower fields, and then into the bare desert rocks. On its own, the route seems not too onerous if you do not need to be crossing the pass at an altitude of 4200 meters. But from the pass you can see the beautiful snow-capped peaks of Deo Tibba, Indra Asan and Indra Kila. Another beautiful view of the mountains while crossing is a river Chandra.
Silent Valley, Kerala
The trip includes a walk in the rain forest, already existed here 5 million years ago. One of the delights of a route is an opportunity to observe wild animals. Among the trees you can see elephants, tigers, a local variety of buffalo and many other representatives of the local fauna. Caravan accommodations are located on the tops of surrounding hills, so that travelers will be able to photo the breathtaking scenery.
Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
Local people still believe that the valley of flowers is the habitat of fairy fairies. It was discovered by Frank Smith.
Scientists have counted in the valley more than 300 species of herbs and flowers. Best time to visit is in July, but getting here is very difficult. Departing travelers here previously instructed talking about the fragile ecosystem of the valley, and the complete story request in no way not to throw garbage in designated places.
Mukurti, Karnataka
Those who fear to go in a long walking tour, but are tired of visiting templesand local markets, can try a trip lasting only one day. Slowly walk through the hills covered with rhododendron, hiding from the eyes of calm water of small lakes, can be quickly described as attacks on a picnic than a full-fledged campaign. So do not forget to take a necessary purveyance and large tablecloth to spread on the nature of a reward for a bold attacks in the Himalayas.
Darcha – Padum, Ladakh
This trip can be one of the most memorable, but suitable, alas, the only physically prepared travelers. Eight route eventually takes you to empyreal Zanskar – one of the most remote and inaccessible places in the Himalayas. The highest point is the way the pass Shinkun-la, situated at an altitude of five kilometers. The most memorable item of travel – mountain Buddhist monastery Phugtal, directly graven in the rock, the age which is estimated at 2500 years. Villages on the way to meet all three: Kargiak, Purne and Rero. But all of them, as the selection, located in scenic locations, surrounded by terraces where the locals grow their food. Aboriginal, despite so far from civilization, a very friendly and sociable, which makes overnight stays here very pleasant.
Glacier Pindari, Uttarakhand
Climbing the Pindari Glacier is only 60 km hike up to the “current” at an altitude of 4200 meters of ice-cold river. Special climbing of the trip is not required, since the trail is quite flat. And now, finally, the last strip of forest passed, stone россыпи around left behind and your eyes open endless ice field. Air acquires magical properties, and your view moves from one snow-covered mountain peaks to the other. It was here, on the border of rocks and ice, for 20 years, in full retreat is Swami Dharmanandagiri. His quiet violate only trackers, usually appears here only in the relatively warm summer months. However, he is always glad to guests and a dinner in his society with a view of the glacier, may lead you to believe that the most precious of communion – this silence.