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Mountaineering
TREKS
IN GARHWAL
PANCH
KEDAR TREK *
Panch Kedars are the five different
forms of the Hindu God Shiva, and are known as kedarnath (3584m);
Madmaheshwar (3289 m); Tungnath (3810 m); Rudranath (2286 m); Kalpnath
(2134 m).
The mountainscape from each temple is
fascinating, the valley full of rich fauna & flora and the people
hospitable.
KEDARNATH,
VASULI TREK **
The trek starts from Gaurikund, where
one can have a refreshing bath in the hot water sulphur springs. The trek
from Gaurikund to Rambara winds along the river Mandakini through forests
and across beautiful water falls.
The trek from Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal
is a continuous ascent along a goat track and it offers a panoramic view
of Chaukhamba peaks. The final trek to Vasuki Tal is downhill for 1 Km. At
the bottom of this, one can see rectangular slabs of rocks.
Best Season – May – Sept.
| Place |
Altitude
( m.) |
Trekking
Dist. (Kms.) |
Accom. |
| Gaurikund |
1981 |
- |
TB
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| Kedarnath |
3584 |
15
trek |
TB. H
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| Vasuki
Tal |
4135 |
6
trek |
T |
DODI
TAL TREK *
Dodi Tal is situated at an elevation
of 3024 mts., north of Uttarkashi and is surrounded by dense woods of oak,
pine, deodar and rhododendrons. The crystal clear lake is full of rare
fishes and the Himalayan Golden
Trouts. The trek to Dodi Tal Commences
from Uttarkashi to Kalyani and is approachable by motor. Kalyani to Agoda
is a gradual climb through woods, fields and villages on a mule track..
The trek from Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and through thick forests.
Best Season : The route is open
throughout the year, though in winters it is quite cold. For summers, a
round trek is possible from Hanumanchatt to Uttarkashi via Dodi Tal.
| Place |
Altitude
(m.) |
Trekking
Dist. (Kms.) |
Accom. |
| Uttarkashi |
1158 |
- |
H. TB.
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| Gangotri |
1219 |
100(motor) |
T |
| Kalyani |
1829 |
7(jeep) |
T |
| Agoda |
2286 |
5(trek) |
F.
T |
| Dodi
Tal |
3024 |
16(trek) |
F.
T |
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