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Travel destination in India, Garhwal |
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General Information about GARHWAL |
Garhwal :
Language : Hindi, English & Garhwali.
Best Time to Visit : October To May.
State : Uttaranchal. |
About Garhwal
Garhwal, or Gurwal, is a region and administrative division of Uttaranchal state, India, lying in the Himalayas. It is bounded on the north by Tibet, on the east by Kumaon region, on the south by Uttar Pradesh state, and on the west by Himachal Pradesh state. It includes the districts of Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi.
In Garhwal, great peaks like Kamet, Trishul and Nanda Devi rise majestically, separated by some of the mightiest rivers of northern India. The crowning glory of Garhwal is the beautiful Nanda Devi, whose twin summits tower over 26,600 ft above sea level. It is these awe-inspiring peaks, the mighty rivers, the beautiful valleys and meadows, and the legends and stories associated with all of the above that make Garhwal so special.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
By Rail : Nearest railhead are at Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Kotdwar.
PLACES OF ATTRACTION IN GARHWAL
• Garhwal Trekking : Trekking in Garhwal Himalayas can become an extraordinary experience for any trekker. Some of the major treks among the hills of Garhwal include :
Panch Kedar Trek :
Panch Kedars are the five different forms of the Hindu God shivas, and are known as Kedarnath (3,584m); Madmasheshwar (3,289m); Tungnath (3,810m); Rudranath (2,286m); Kalpnath (2,134m).
Kedarnath - Vasuki Tal Trek :
The trek starts from Gaurikund, where one can have a refreshing bath in the hot water sulphur springs.
Gangotri-Kedarnath Trek :
This trek is along the old pilgrim route from Gangotri to Kedarnath.
Gangotri- Gaumukh- Nandanvan - Tapovan Trek :
This trek combines the experience of mountain climbing, rock climbing, boulder hopping and glacier traversing. The trek is not a very rigorous one and is easily negotiable by non mountaineers too. It passes through orchards of coniferous pine trees at chir basa and birch at bhojbasa.
•Skiing in Garhwal : The panoramic Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal with its snow covered slopes are ideal for skiing in the winter months. The thrill of skiing over snow covered terrains remains unparalleled. As the elements are defeated and unimaginable distances traversed, exhilaration swells up.
•Para Gliding In Garhwal : Garhwal makes para gliders paradise, with the Great Himalayas in North and the plains of Terai region in the south. This unique makes Garhwal an excellent destination for both experinced and beginners. Joy rides as well as trauining courses are also avaialabe for para gliding in Garhwal. While joy rides are ususally tandem flights, accompained by a trained flier, training are for those who are new to para gliding and sailing. |
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