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Pangarchulla is a true summit trek from the Kuari Pass region above Joshimath – oak forest, the Khullara meadows and a tough final push over boulders and snow to a peak with a 360-degree wall of Garhwal giants: Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Kamet and Hathi-Ghoda.
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0.2 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Meru Peak is a mountain located in the Garhwal Himalayas, in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The 6,660-metre (21,850 ft) peak lies between Thalay Sagar and Shivling, and has some highly challenging routes. The name…
2.6 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Bhartekunta is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India.The elevation of Bhartekunta is 6,578 metres (21,581 ft) and its prominence is 280 metres (919 ft). It is 69th highest located entirely within the…
3.2 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Shivling is a mountain in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya, near the snout of the Gangotri Glacier, one of the biggest glaciers in the Himalayas, and Tapovan, a meadow, both being also popul…
3.3 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Bhrigupanth is a mountain of Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It stands at 6,772 metres (22,218 ft). It is the 38th highest located entirely within Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in this catego…
3.6 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Thalay Sagar is a mountain in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalayas, on the main ridge that lies south of the Gangotri Glacier. It lies in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, 10 kilometres…
5.3 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Manda III is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. The elevation of Manda III is 6,529 metres (21,421 ft) and its prominence is 450 metres (1,476 ft). It is joint 81st highest located entirely withi…
5.4 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Kirti Stambh is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. The elevation of Kirti Stambh is 6,270 metres (20,571 ft) and its prominence is 100 metres (328 ft). It is 128th highest located entirely withi…
6.5 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Tapovana (Sanskrit) comes from the two root words tapas, meaning 'penance' and by extension 'religious mortification' and 'austerity', and more generally 'spiritual practice', and vana, meaning 'forest' or 'thicket'. …
7.4 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Manda II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India also called Manda south. The elevation of Manda II is 6,568 metres (21,549 ft) and its prominence is 583 metres (1,913 ft). It is joint 71st highest …
8 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Gomukh, also known as "Gaumukh" or "Gomukhi", is the terminus or snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the Bhagirathi River, one of the primary headstreams of the Ganga River. The word Gomukh/Gaumukh literal…
8.2 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Kedarnath Glacier is located in Garhwal Himalaya mountain ranges, in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
8.7 km from Joshimath, Uttarakhand centre
Kedarnath and Kedarnath Dome are two mountains in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand state, India. Kedarnath (Main) lies on the main ridge that lies south of the Gangotri Glacie…
Base and stock up at the trailhead before you start; on the trail expect basic halts and simple meals - tea stops and packed snacks, with no cafe-style reliability once you set off.
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Bharat Sevashram Sangh Kedarnath, Bharat Sevashram Sangh Hotel Road, Kedarnath -, Uttarakhand, India
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Are you searching for a Top five range of thrilling, stimulating, and daring winter treks? Uttarakhand is your…
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Kedarnath Yatra is a pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Lord Shiva located in the Garhwal Himalayas in…
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Are you looking for a day by day detailed daily itinerary for a trip to Chopta, Tungnath and…
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One of the very few Himalayan Treks which goes to an alpine lake. Best winter trek in Uttarakhand…
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When planning a vacation, the first two places that typically come to mind are Mountains or beaches. After…
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If you are wondering how to best prepare for a trek in the Himalayas when your local environment…
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While trekking shoes and running shoes may seem similar but, trekking shoes and running shoes are two different…
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"Explore India's Great Outdoors with the Best Trekking Backpacks" Are you looking for the perfect backpack for your…
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