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Spring in the Himalayas: Where to Go in March-April?

2020/02/122020/02/12 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Chopta, Kangra, Kargil, Nongriat, Pithoragarh, Shangarh, Spring in the Himalayas

Best places to enjoy a Himalayan Spring in March-April across Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim.

Indian Himalayas Trekking Uttarakhand

Deoria Tal: Mini Trek, Mythical Break

2018/12/152018/12/16 Jitaditya Narzary 12 Comments "Rudraprayag", "Uttarakhand", Chopta, Deoria Tal, Himalayas, Mastura, Rohini Bugyal, Sari Gaon, Sari Village, Ukimath

The Deoria Tal in itself is a very small lake reached after a short hike from Sari village near Chopta, but it is an excellent spot for camping, sighting distant peaks of Chaukhamba and star gazing.

Garhwal Indian Himalayas Uttarakhand

Kartik Swami Trek: Meeting the Warrior God

2018/07/012018/07/01 Jitaditya Narzary 11 Comments "Rudraprayag", "Uttarakhand", Chopta, Garhwal, Kanakchauri, Kartik Swami Temple, Kartik Swami Trek

The Kartik Swami Trek is a short 3 KM trek from a village called Kanachauri to the temple dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Shiva at a hilltop slightly higher than 3000 metres. It is a good complementary trek with Chopta-Tungnath or Kedarnath.

Garhwal Indian Himalayas Uttarakhand

Anasuya Devi & Atri Muni Trek near Gopeshwar

2018/06/23 Jitaditya Narzary 2 Comments "Chamoli", "Uttarakhand", Anasuya Devi, Anusuya Devi, Atri Muni, Chopta, Garhwal, Gopeshwar

Trek to Anusuya Devi Temple and Atri Muni Falls starts from Mandal Village, which is around 13 KMs from Gopeshwar, on the road going towards Chopta-Tungnath. Gopeshwar is 211 KMs from Rishikesh via Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Chamoli.

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Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila-Deoria Tal-Kartik Swami-Trekking Guide

2018/03/262019/03/28 Jitaditya Narzary 63 Comments "Uttarakhand", Chandrashila, Chopta, Deoria Tal, Garhwal, Kartik Swami, Rohini Bugyal, Tungnath

A comprehensive guide to trekking in Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila, Kartik Swami, and Deoria Tal in Garhwal, Uttarakhand along with route map and accommodation details in each location.

Garhwal Indian Himalayas Uttarakhand

Chopta: Looming Chaukhamba, Snowclad Buransh

2018/03/222019/11/03 Jitaditya Narzary 18 Comments "Uttarakhand", Chopta, Garhwal, Rhododendrons

A sudden snowfall on a March evening in Chopta & crystal clear views fo Chaukhamba the next morning made the trip worthwhile. Both pink and red rhododendrons (burnash) were in full bloom, showing why spring is considered to be the best season for Chopta.