5 More Easy Trek Routes in India
Surreal lakes, snow-covered peaks, verdant meadows—these treks around Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have everything you could ask for and more
Lansdowne: Shadows of the Raj
Misty mountains and fantastic Himalayan views make Lansdowne a perennial favourite
Chamba: Paradise Regained
Bask in the bucolic charm and gorgeous views of this tiny Garhwali village
Uttarakhand: The Goat Village
Experiencing the joys of bucolic living at The Goat Village, Nag Tibba
Uttarakhand: A Quick Guide to Chopta
The emerald meadows of Chopta are a gateway to Tungnath and Chandrashila
Uttarakhand: Trek to Kuari Pass in April
Trek to one of the most storied passes in Garhwal for the ultimate Himalayan view
A much-cited Himalayan trail
The Kuari Pass trek in the Garhwal Himalaya received three great short biographies in three classic mountaineering books of the 1930s
Driving to Garhwal
Winding roads and beautiful scenery of the Garhwal Himalayas, Haridwar onwards, makes this rather tricky road trip worthwhile
Spirit of place
Located at the gateway to the Valley of Flowers, Camp Ghangaria is a haven for nature-worshippers
Across the Great Divide
Crossing the Panpatia glacier to chart the shortest route between the Badrinath and Kedarnath valleys
Top spot
The little-known Kanasar lake, high up in the mountains of Garhwal, is not an easy place to reach. But it’s worth the effort