The Indian Garhwal offers everything from diverse vistas, rare flora & fauna to Indo-Tibetan cultures. Comparatively few have trodden the paths that covers from the low hills of Mussoorie to the high glacial ranges of the Baspa,peaks of Shivling, Kedernath & Gangotri, source of the River. Green Garhwal is the place where the dreams of the trekkers come true. By hiking you will get to meet the wonderful and friendly people,who share with you their simple food and simple pleasure. One will enjoy the lush green grass meadow and flora & fauna on there hiking period, a magnificent enchanting view can be an opportunity for hikers while they are in Gahrwal Himalayas.
Auli – Gorson Bughyal – Chatrakund
Region – Joshimath Garhwal Himalayas.
Altitude : Max – 2,591 m to 3,049 m.
Summary : Auli famous ski resort center , Gorson known well as its panoramic mountains view and meadow. A small lake inside huge dense forest known as Chatrakund.
Anasuya Devi
Region – Mandal – Chamoli
Altitude :2000 m
Summary : Is an extremely beautiful and quite temple, very artistically made amidst dense forests and meadows that houses various wildlife species.
Kanchula Kharak
Region – Mandal – Chamoli
Altitude : 1620 m
Summary : Situated on the Chopta – Tungnath trail Is a special attraction for its musk deer species.
Chandra Shila
Region – Mandal – Chamoli
Altitude : 3925m
Summary : Commands an excellent view of the Himalayas ranges and meadows.
Pannar Bugyal
Region : Joshimath
Altitude : 2818 m
Summary : Is an excellent meadow for hikers. Flat meadow area coverd with flora & fauna.
Kalpnath
Region : Joshimath – Urgum
Altitude : Max : 2786 m
Summary : Is the last of the Panch Kedar temple amidst forests and beautiful Meadows covering Panoramic view of Himalayan ranges.
Bhavishya Badri:: The Badri of the Future
Region : Joshimath – Subai
Altitude : Max : 2744 m.
Summary : Literally, the Badrinath of the future, the temple of Bhavishva Badri is at Subain; about 17 kms from Joshimath to the east, towards Lata.It is beyond Tapovan,where sulphurous hot springs situated, up the Dhauli Ganga river and involves a trek of about 5 km. From the motor road.
Badrinath – Vashudhara – Mana
Region – Joshimath Garhwal Himalayas
Altitude : Max – 3133 m.
Summary : Cradled in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of four main shrines Badrinath , along the left bank river Alaknanda.Famous Hindu Pilgrimage center known as Badrinath Dham.
Side trip at Badrinath :-
Neelkanth peak :- A pyramidical – shaped snowy peak towering above Badrinath , popularly known as the ” Garhwal Queen “.
Charanpaduka :- The foot prints of lord Vishnu can be seen on a boulder in this beautiful meadow.
Brahma Kapal:: A flat platform on the bank of the river Alalknanda .Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors.
Mana:: the last village of india is situated 3 kms . beyond Badrinath and is a great place of tourist interest.
Vyas Gupha ( Cave):: A rock- cave near Mana , where Ved Vyas composed the Mahabharata and Purani commentaries.
Bhimpul:: A natural rock bridge of a huge slab of stones over Saraswati river presenting a spectaculars view of water thundering down the narrow passage under the rock ; believed to have been placed there by Bhim, the second Pandava.
Vashudhara Falls:: Waterfalls have alwayscaptivated the human imagination, 5 km from Mana village .towards the west is the Vashudhara Falls with a sheer drop of 145 m., set in a background of Snowy peaks , glaciers and rocky heights. Violent wind sometimes sprays out the entire volume of the water falling and it appears that the waterfalls ceases for a minute or two, giving rise to a lot of superstitious ideas to the locals.