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 Trekking
in India is becoming
popular among the tourists.
Travel to mountaineous
hill stations, these mountains
signify not only the natural
beauty but also a source
of spiritual guidance.
In India, more than anything
else, trekking gained
popularity due to religion.
The loftiness and beauty
of the Himalayas made
our forefathers believe
that if there is any place
where gods can reside,
it is the Himalayas. This
led to the establishment
of many religious centers
in the hills, the result
of which is that even
today thousands of devotees
cross various hurdles
to reach these places
and most of these locations
have some or the other
legend associated to it,
thre is always some amount
of trek involved in reaching
these destinations.
Major Trekking Destinations
in India
Trekking
destinations in India
can broadly be divided
in two major areas: the
Western Himalayas covering
the states of Jammu &
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh,
and Uttaranchal and the
Eastern Himalayas covering
Darjeeling region of West
Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal
Pradesh.
Trekking Destinations
- Western India
The
major trekking areas of
the Western Himalayas
are in the state of Uttranchal.
The areas around Gangotri
and Yamunotri have quite
a good number of popular
treks. Nanda Devi is another
famous trekking option
and most of the area comes
under Kumaon region.
Trekking Destinations
- Eastern Himalayas
Most
of the trekking routes
in Eastern Himalayas cover
the states of Sikkim,
Arunachal Pradesh, and
the hilly areas of West
Bengal. Green meadows,
tea gardens, and hospitable
guests mark a different
change from the rest of
India in this region.
Trekking in India -
Permits and Licenses
Many
of the trekking routes
in India crosses through
the areas that have been
perceived to be sensitive
for defense purposes by
the government of India.
Non-Indians are needed
to procure necessary licenses
and permit to enter these
areas. Contact
us for any
further information in
this regard.
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