Trekking in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand spiritually known as Dev Bhoomi or The land of Gods - is a Paradise for nature and adventure lovers. Garhwal lies in the North West part of Himalayas. The Himalayas foothills are just ideal for trekking and camping enthusiast in India. Garhwal is the most beautiful region in Himalayas. The hills of Garhwal offer the terrific opportunities for adventure sports lovers.
The famous treks in Garhwal are-

Chopta Chandrashila Trek- Chopta Chandrashila Trek is one of the fabulous & demanding treks in the Garhwal Himalayas. It can be undertaken round the year. You may encounter snowfall and enjoy trekking with snow. You can also have a worth exploring view of the Himalayas from Chandrashila point.

Dodital Trek- Dodital is a beautiful lake, full of Himalayan Golden Trout in the crystal clear waters. However it can be also undertaken round the year but the glorious time for visiting dodital trek is the month of October as after the monsoon its lush green meadows and high Himalayas views are simply out of this world and beyond description.

Bedni Bugyal Trek- Bedni Bugyal Trek is one of the largest bugyals in Uttaranchal. Bedni is also a major way-station on the Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra, a ritual procession held every 12 years. You can have a view of Choukhamba, Neelkanth mountain form Bedni.

Roopkund Kuari Pass Trek- Roopkund is a remote high-altitude frozen lake. Many trekking group visit this lake in summer months. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic mountain scenery.

Valley of flowers Trek- Valley of flowers is the fairy land busting with the beautiful, lively and vibrant colors. It has the largest collection of wild flowers species. The park is famous for its meadows of widespread alpine flowers and wonderful natural beauty.

The Himalayas foothills are just ideal for trekking and camping enthusiast in India. Here you can easily find different tourist guides and travel agencies for making your trip more convenient. There are different Guest House at different places covering all the tourist spots and places.

Nepal Himalayas

Nepal Himalayas
Himalayas in Sanskrit means "the abode of the snow". The Himalayan range is the youngest and highest mountain range in the world and stretches across Nepal, China, India, Bhutan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Gleaming like a silver majestic fortress, the Himalayas of Nepal boasts of having eight of the world's highest fourteen peaks over 8000m, including the highest of them all, Mt. Everest and numerous other trekking peaks between 5000m and 6500m. Nepal is home to eight of the world's fourteen highest peaks : Everest(8848 m), Kanchenjunga (8611 m), Lhotse(8516 m), Makalu(8463 m), Cho Oyu(8201 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Manaslu(8163 m) and Annapurna ( 8091 m).

Nepal can be divided into three region:-

1.Himalayan region

2.Mountain region or the middle hills, and

3. Terai region.

The Himalayan region stretches along the northern part of Nepal. It lies at an elevation of about 4000 m and above. Some of the highest peaks like Everest, Kanchanjunga, Lhotse etc lie in this region. The mountain region rises to an altitude of 1000 to 4000m. This region accounts for about 64% of total land area. Prominent ranges in this region include the Mahabharat and Churia ranges. The southernmost region is the Terai. The low-land Terai occupies about 17% of the total land area of the country. These magnificent peaks and wonderful trekking trails attract hordes of trekkers and climbers from all over the globe to Nepal.

During the climbing season, several expedition teams scale the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Dhaulagiri. Climbing can be done through out the year but later part of spring and September through November are more popular as weather and snow conditions are more stable and predictable. Winter climb is also getting popular among discerning climbers as snow conditions at this time gets relatively stable.

Equipped with top notch mountaineering equipments, highly experienced team of Sherpa climbers, Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure, Nepal has led over ninety Himalaya Mountaineering Expeditions to 8000+ meter peaks and innumerable trips to Nepal trekking peaks below 6500 meter in the last eleven years of its operation. The surefooted support crews of explore Himalaya are thoroughly trained on mountaineering techniques and are highly competent on handling all the dangers of mountain climbing and using mountain climbing tools.

With captivating landscape of Nepal Himalaya range and unrivaled diversity of flora and fauna, Nepal is also a trekkers' paradise. Nepal trekking holidays is indeed, an inspirational treat to the trekkers. From the warm and lush vegetation of the lower hills to the icy slopes of the highest mountain range, one will experience a truly delightful bond with nature instilling an amazing spirit of adventure. Trekking in the Nepal Himalayas can be a fulfilling experience: bonding with nature, spending nights under an open sky, merry making around campfire and directly interacting with the local people. It is truly the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to relax and enjoy nature at its very best. Explore Himalaya offers the largest range of Nepal adventure travel itineraries offering opportunities for people with any grade of experience and almost any time frame

Nepal - Pashupatinath, Visiting Hindu's Holiest Place in Nepal

Pashupatinath temple is the biggest temple of the Lord Shiva, who is the major go of the Hindus. The temple is located 5 kilometer north-east of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, just along the Bagmati river banks. The temple is believed to be oldest and most sacred temple of all the Hindus. Thousands of pilgrims come here every year to pay homage to their god. The temple is also known as the "Temple of Living Beings".

The Pashupatinath temple is believed to built back in the year 400 A.D. and surrounding many Hindu legends which tells how the temple was said to be established. The temple has been a symbol of the faith, religion, tradition and culture of the Hindu people.

There are interesting things to see in the temple that will surely fascinate everyone. One of these is the gold-painted images of guardian gods. The temple is mostly surrounded with gold. The statues and even the temple's covering are all colored in gold which signifies the holiness of the place. One can also find here the Chaturmukha Brahma, which is four-faced statue, one the Hindu's many gods.

Thousands have visited the place both Hindus and non-Hindus who are being amazed with the attractive temple. Lots have come here to view the magnificent view of the golden shrine that glows beneath a perfect Nepalese sunny day.

There are also certain days and occasions for one to visit the place. The Pashupatinath temple has many festivals where in one can witness thousands of devotees in the place.
One of these festivals is the Shivarati festival. During this occasion, the temple is surrounded with lighted oil lamps and all night, and the temple is also left open throughout the evening. Hundreds of devotees come to bathe at the Bagmati River which is known to be blessed with sacred waters. The Hindus also fast the whole day during the Shivarati festival. Another Pashupatinath special occasion is the Teej festival. During this day thousands of women visit the place to bathe at the Bagmati Rivers. Hindus believe that bathing at the Bagmati River during this day will bless one with a long and successful marriage. Throughout the day, women wear the red saris which are their traditional wedding dress. There are also other festivals such as the Ekadasi, Sankranti, Akhaya, Rakshabandhan, and the Grahana which is the eclipse and the Poornima, celebrated during full moons.

There are many wonderful and interesting things to see in this holy place of the Hindus. There are remarkable things here that not only the Hindus would love, but also people from around the world with any religions.In pasupati many babas come n do different activities.they mainly came from india.