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Spiritually dubbed as \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cDev Bhoomi\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d, or \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThe Land of Gods\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d, Uttarakhand is a true paradise for nature and adventure enthusiasts. Curvy Himalayan slopes offer electrifying track for trekkers and campers across the globe. People from all parts of the world throng in this Northern state of India to enjoy trekking and other adventure sports. It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s mystifying treks, especially in the Garhwal region, which lies in the North West part of Himalayas, are simply majestic. Some of those mind-blowing treks are:<\/p>\n

Chandrashila Trek: <\/strong>It ranks amongst one of the most demanding and enigmatic treks in the Garhwal Himalayan region. The fun of trekking here simply spruces up during the snowfall season. View of various Himalayan peaks, such as Trishul, Kedar Peak, Nandadevi, Chaukhamba, would make you feel as if you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re sitting in the mid of a sea of mountains.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/package.asp?PackID=155<\/a><\/p>\n

Roopkund Trek:<\/strong> Roopkund is a remote glacial lake nestled in the lap of Jurghati Dhar. This mysterious lake becomes centerpiece at festive times when folks from the villages bring their presiding deity to it.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/package.asp?PackID=50<\/a><\/p>\n

Valley of Flowers Trek:<\/strong> This is virtually a fairyland busting with swarms of vibrant and vivid wild Himalayan flowers. The park is popular world-over for its stretched fields of alpine flowers and alluring natural beauty. The snow-capped peaks including Nilgiri Parbat (6474 m) stand in bold relief against the skyline.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/package.asp?PackID=52<\/a><\/p>\n

Dodital Trek:<\/strong> Filled with Golden Trout, Dodital is a beautiful Himalayan lake carrying crystal clear waters. Surrounded with lush green meadows and high Himalaya views, this wonderful site is a real visual treat for nature lovers.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/category.asp?CatID=12<\/a><\/p>\n

Nag Tibba Trek:<\/strong> An intriguing trek that offers a good trekking option during winter when most of the high altitude treks become out of bound due to heavy snowfall in higher reaches of Himalayas. The trek is studded with typical Garhwali villages and beautiful temples.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/package.asp?PackID=47<\/a><\/p>\n

Kedarnath Trek:<\/strong> This trek is part of the ancient pilgrims’ trail from Gangotri to Kedarnath in the tradition of vamvrata yatra that begins from Yamunotri and ends at Badrinath , after the paying of respects at the Gangotri and Kedarnath shrines.<\/p>\n

For more details:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/package.asp?PackID=44<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spiritually dubbed as \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cDev Bhoomi\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d, or \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cThe Land of Gods\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d, Uttarakhand is a true paradise for nature and adventure enthusiasts. Curvy Himalayan slopes offer electrifying track for trekkers and campers across the globe. 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