GARHWAL
& KUMAONThe
Garhwal and Kumaon regions,
collectively known as Uttarkhand,

are one the most venerated pilgrimage destinations of India. The
awe-inspiring beauty of the Central Himalayan range and solitude of the
mountain and forest retreats have inspired countless generations to seek
spiritual inspiration. It also offers snow-capped mountains, the famous
Valley of Flowers, alpine meadows that are breathtaking.
The
Garhwal Himalayas seems to embody a mystical truth
beyond the common precepts of man, a quality that has attracted sages and
pilgrims alike for countless centuries. The peaks of Garhwal have not only
aroused a sense of awe and eternity but also inspired great poetry. 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.
Kumaon has three distinct trekking regions: the foothills of the
Himalayas

of the Nainital district and the lake area; the hill areas of
Almora,
Ranikhet, Kausani, Chowkori and Pithoragarh: the Himalayan glacier area of
the Kumaon hills. Nainital and the lake area is the most suitable
for school children with pleasant trekking trails. Basic facilities for
amateur trekkers are available in and around Nainital. The hill areas of
Almora, Ranikhet, Kausani, Chowkori and Pithoragarh are ideal for the older
trekker, and for students. The Himalayan glacier area of the Kumaon hills
has more difficult routes, picturesque river beds and rhododendron forests.
Trekking routes in the Garhwal remain open from April to October,
though the best period is considered to extend from April to June, and from
mid-September to November.
GARHWAL & KUMAON - RESERVATION
FORM