5 Treks You Must Add In Your 2021 Trekking Bucket List
The 7 days and 6 nights long journey to the great lakes of the valley,
Tarsar Marsar Trek uncovers the untouched beauty of Kashmir, exploring the
beauty of the Great lakes of the Kashmir valley. Considered to be one of the
most beautiful treks in Kashmir, the trek Tarsar Marsar trek begins from Aru, a
drive away from Pahalgam and trails to Lidderwat. Passing through the
grasslands, lush meadows, and ancient villages residing by the flowing river
you will enjoy walking with the stream onto your left. The trail climbs quickly
after you start trekking to Shekwas, your next stop. Leaving the streams
behind, the trail gradually opens up to the vast view of green meadows and
blooming flowers. With such amazing and lush landscape views, the Tarsar Marsar
Trek is full of snow-fed lakes and the Great Himalayan Peak views through the
entire Tarsar Marsar trek distance of 37.6 Km. The trek witnesses the beauty of
3 different lakes. The first one is the turquoise Tarsar Lake on the way to
Tarsar after you cross several boulder sections to reach this beautiful lake.
Later the trek journeys to the Tarsar Pass from where you can glance at the
beauty of the entire valley with these two lakes. Descend back to catch the
river track to Sundersar campsite and head to the Marsar Lakes situated nearby
and surrounded by the flowerbed and mountain views. And after spending some
time getting back to enjoy the Sundersar lakeside camping. And after hopping
through several meadows and boulders on the steep descent you will end your
trek at Sumbal via Sunamisti.
Experience a summary trek to the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest.
Globally famed and the most aspired trek journey, the Everest Base Camp trek
altitude of 18,500 ft. comes with multiple challenges, trekking through various
terrain changes throughout the trail. As one of the challenging trek
experiences, the Everest Base Camp(EBC) Trek distance of 90 Km begins at
Kathmandu, Nepal. Explore the beauty of the place, its people, and the local
market with delicious cuisines such as -Chatamari, Thupka, Momos, etc. The
Everest Base Camp Trek gives you an amazing view of some of the great ranges of
the Himalayas, with views of several vast open lands as well. The trail is
filled with a wide range of terrain changes and passes through several
villages. And, depending on the season you chose to trek, you will either find
a snow laden trail or a trail with lush green meadows. Not just this. The EBC
trek even journeys through small patches of forests, suspension bridges, and
beautiful views of the valley. With constantly acclimatizing throughout the
entire trail, you will have some of the greatest views of Mount Ama Dablam,
Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, Mount Cho Yu, besides the other high peaks. And,
finally, at Kala Patthar, you can view Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt Lhotse, the
Khumbu glacier, and the entire Everest base camp. As one of the toughest treks,
the Everest Base Camp Trek demands a perfect fitness record with a prior
experience of Himalayan Treks, rewarding you with mesmerizing mountain views of
some of the highest peaks of the world alongside the U-shaped valley, vibrant
sky, and much more.
Also known as Chopta Tungnath Trek, and sometimes Chopta Tungnath
Chandrashila Trek, the Chopta Chandrashila trek is a delight to all those who
are beginning the adventures of trekking. With an astonishing Chopta
Chandrashila Trek height of 13,100 ft. the trek begins with a 6 hours driveway
from Rishikesh to Chopta. The scenic drive passes through 2 of the major
confluences from Hindu mythology viz. Rudraprayag and Devprayag. With a camping
experience in the middle of vast meadows packed with the sweet voice of the
birds, you will feel as if you’re lying in nature’s garden. Witness the
astounding views of the summit along with the divinity of the Tungnath temple,
sitting at an approx. the altitude of 12,000 ft. And trek to a kilometer-long
steep trail to the Chandrashila peak. The trek gives you a brilliant view of
the Nandadevi, Kedar peak, Trishul, Bandarpoonch, and Chaukhamba peaks
alongside the grand views of the Himalayan ranges. The rough and bouldered trek
route of the Chopta Tungnath Trek also journeys through a forest trail which
during winters engulfs into a blanket of sparkling snow. With snow-capped trees
and the majestic mountain peaks in the backdrop. Lastly, take a glimpse of the
emerald green water of the Deoria Tal with Chaukhamba range as its backdrop and
experience lakeside camping in the Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary with green lush
surroundings. Enjoy a vivid sunset beside the sparkling lake on a moonlit
night, a perfect blend of chills and thrills of the mountains.
Kuari means the doorway in the local language. Where the Kuari Pass trek
situated at an altitude of 12,516 ft. takes you on the journey to the beautiful
Himalayan peaks and attracts all the beginners to have a taste of adventure for
the first time. Take an 8-9 hours ride to Joshimath from Rishikesh, passing
through 4 major confluences (Prayags) viz. Devprayag, Rudraparyag, Karanprayag
and Nandprayag. The trek journeys through the mixed trail of steep and gradual
ascend with a trail full of mixed forest, Rhododendron, Oak, and walnuts. The
trekking trail witnesses some of the most beautiful majestic peak views. Treat
your eyes to the views of Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, and Gori Parvat alongside
the views of Nanda Devi, Kalanka, Chang Bhang, Hathi Parvat, Gori Parvath, etc.
from the Tali campsite. Where, the Kuari Pass trek rewards you with the views
of Kedarnath, Kedar Dome, Chaukhamba, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvath, etc. Spend
enough time to treat your eyes with these amazing peak views and trek back to
Rishikesh. The Kuari Pass trail takes you to Gorson Bugyal. A vast land appears
as a lush meadow during the summers and is covered with a blanket of snow
during the winters. With a trail passing through the lush vegetation of apple,
orchids, and oak forest, also trails through Joshimath. A perfect spot for all
the snow activities.
Enriched with many high passes and several picturesque places, Ladakh
treasures a vault full of unexplored places to wander. Alongside charming peaks
and delightful cultural experiences around the city, you can explore the local
markets, cuisines, and the heritage of the place during your Stok Kangri trek.
The Stok Kangri Trek itinerary begins with your arrival at Leh with a briefing
session on the day of your arrival. And after following a proper
acclimatization period at Leh, you are all set to begin trekking to the Stok
Kangri Pass. With a trip to various ancient yet beautiful monasteries such as
Shey, Thiksey, and the Sangam, etc. the Stok Kangri Trek discovers the views of
several enchanting peaks in its trail. Mesmerize your eyes with the views of
Golap Kangri, Parcha Kangri, and other beautiful peaks along with the sheer
beauty of Ladakh. With scenic views all around, the Stok Kangri Trek trails
through several clear water streams and grey landscapes with the summit
offering the view to the Karakoram Range and the Zanskar ranges. The Stok
Kangri Trek itinerary slowly and gradually ascends to different heights, making
sure your body properly acclimates to have a safe trek to Stok Kangri Pass.
Meanwhile, don’t forget to cherish the beauty of the Pass and the views throughout
the trail.

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