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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

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TB

Kedarnath 3584 15 trek 

TB. H

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

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H. TB.

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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