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Uttaranchal Himalaya
Camping Nainital
In the valley of Nainital there among the Indian
wilds and forest regions there are various places where one can enjoy wildlife
camping. Among the northern regions is Chitrauli, situated near to the hill
station of Nainital in Uttaranchal and is considered to be a prime trekking
paradise in this region, where nature lovers can witness panoramic views of the
Himalayas and the Ratighat Valley with the Ghuna River in between.
Surroundings of Chitrauli is abound with beautiful flora and fauna offering
ample opportunities to Naturalists, Trekkers, Painters and Bird watchers to try
out their favorite adventure activity over here. The wild camps of Chitrauli
take one to a little off beaten natural treks midst of Oaks, Deodars and Pine
trees. This camp provides a pleasant escape from the pollution and grime of the
cities to terraced fields, small villages, shimmering water streams and the
complete range of the snow clad Himalayas.
Treks of Kumaon
Most of the trails in
Kumaon are relatively easy, with gradual ascents and descents over
rolling hills and through meadows (Bugials or Kharag). These trails
offer breathtaking views of the high peaks such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot,
Trisuli and Hardeol. Eastern Kumaon has recently been opened to foreign
trekkers and the trails are dominated by the Panchchuli group of peaks.
M o r e I n f o.
Wildlife in Uttaranchal
In Uttaranchal the
world-famous Corbett National Park has a flora and fauna, which is
diverse as well as rare. Uttaranchal has several breath taking
destinations for wildlife
tourism. These are the Rajaji National Park, Govind Pashu Vihar,
Asan Barrage, Chilla and Saptarishi Ashram (Bird Sanctuary), the last
four being a delight for bird watchers.
Uttaranchal, making this state an ideal location for Eco-Tourism. Eco
tourism includes Jungle Safaris, Trekking on forest trails, Nature
Walks, catch and release of Mahaseer and other fish species. However,
the utmost priority in all these activities is given to retaining the
ecological fragility of the region.
Trekking Plan
Trekking involves
walking uphill and sometimes steeply downhill, 6-7 hours daily with
10kgs on your back. The period of the trek can vary from 1 day to 30
days, depending on the masochistic tendencies of the people involved.
Himalayas are spectacularly beautiful and can quickly stun the senses
into submission. So trekking amidst the Himalayas is completely mind
blowing. Uttaranchal Himalayas encompasses the major part of Indian
Himalayas. Uttaranchal [Garhwal & Kumaon], harbouring many snow covered
peaks above 6,500 meters, is an excellent destination for trekkers.
Remained underdeveloped for a long time the area is still in its
primitive form and has vast areas of pure wilderness, holding different
cultures offering a chance to have a close encounter with outstanding
views of greater Himalayan range.
Adventure Travel Uttaranchal
If you enjoy physical
challenges and you are an adventure tour freak, Uttaranchal is the place
for you. One of the most popular states of India, Uttaranchal is located
in the hilly terrains of Himalayan Mountains. Tibet, Nepal, Himachal
Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh borders the state of Uttaranchal. Travel to
any part of Uttaranchal and you will be served with a long menu of
adventure activities. The domain of Himalayan Mountains makes it most
apt for all types of adventure activities.
The lofty Himalayas,
the rugged terrains, the impenetrable forest covers and the challenging
rivers offer endless opportunities for the adventure seekers. Explore
the Himalayas while you ski on its snow-clad mountain range, trek in its
forests or climb up the hill tops of the majestic mountain ranges. If
that's not enough, raft through the rivers of Uttaranchal, which has
some very difficult challenges in its stores. Or be a wildlife lover and
go for the trips to the wildlife sanctuary and the national parks of
Uttaranchal.
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