Category: Trekking

How about trekking in the Himalayan ranges? Wouldn’t it be an opportunity well sought if given a chance? Well, it indeed would. For nature lovers, photographers, mountaineers and trekkers it’s a never land with endless visual delights along the valleys and mountain ranges. Kumaon treks could be done throughout the year with the most favorable conditions being from the months of April to June or September to November. All this is accountable to the terrain’s vastness and elevation differences. Mountaineering expeditions could be undertaken in the forests and valleys of Kumaon. The primary hill resort is Nainital in Kumaon. Essential equipments needed are quite easily obtained on rent basis or you could also carry your professional gear. The Kumaon area of Uttaranchal Himalayas is  [...]

To begin with, just the name of the mighty Himalayas gives travelers a certain chill let alone camping and trekking along the beautiful valleys. Deoriatal Lake does have mesmerizing surroundings where you could see forests all around. It also offers reflective sights of the great peak of Chaukhamba and the peak of Neelkanth in the serene waters of the lake. In the Garhwal Himalayas, one among the most popular treks is Chandrashila Trek that could be undertaken throughout the year in the Garhwal Himalayas and certainly not during December through January where there would be heavy snowing. The Chandrashila peak is located over Tungnath Temple and is the highest when it comes to Himalayan temples. It’s quite a short hike, but an arduous one the farther you hike from the temple. The peak offers  [...]

How about trekking in chilly conditions with all possible equipment to keep yourself warm and still enjoy nature’s magic? If that serves the purpose of your travel and you have an adventure-seeker’s blood in you, then there’s no thinking twice, but to walk the Himalayan paths. The word mighty doesn’t actually describe the beauty of the Himalayas, as there’s something else to this mystic creation. Mightiest of all the mountain ranges, the Himalayas, houses the world’s tallest mountain peaks. The range of the Himalayan Mountains does separate India from Tibetan plateau. The beautiful Himalayan strip offers plenty of options for a good trekking adventure. While undertaking trekking adventures in the Himalayan Mountain range, you would have the opportunity to have a glimpse of Earth’s  [...]

There are hikers and hikers. Some enjoy local hikes at trails for a couple of hours every now and then, while some like to traipse through thick jungles for days of even weeks. In any case, John Muir Trail is one that would captivate either genre. The more casual hiker can start getting serious here, and the more avid hiker can feed his passion. This is one of the top locations in not only the United States, but also the world. The trail is second only to the West Coast Trail of Canada. John Muir Trail is among the most famous long distance hiking trails in the United States. A complete hike would take you close to three weeks. The trail extends two hundred and eleven miles and goes through three major national parks in the United States, the Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia. In  [...]

Ladakh, a region in North India is famous as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. The region is home to the two mightiest mountain ranges of the world – the Great Himalayan ranges and the Karakoram. These have made the destination a mecca for adventure enthusiasts – trekkers and climbers have a huge number of opportunities for action here. The region is known for trekking and is a main center for the activity in India. Leh is the main town here. Your Ladakh adventure will begin at Leh. Leh is known for its mind bogglingly awesome views of the Himalayas, marketplaces filled with colors, monasteries dating back to ages and a huge assortment of other charms. You literally feel on top of the world. There are some excellent opportunities on offer for nature enthusiasts and adventurers. There  [...]

No trip to Nepal can be completed without a scenic adventure! As I am great fan of trekking, this time, I chose the most diverse route of Langtang trekking that takes one through the remote as well as the picturesque and sacred Langtang Valley housing the Langtang National Park where hunting is banned, Helambu valley, the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund, and the superb ice flutes of Gyangchempo at the end of the valley. The Langtang Valley, the valley of glaciers, resides at a distance of only 19 miles from the capital city of Kathmandu, near the frontier of Tibet. Due to this proximity, the Langtang trekking is preferred by many trekkers whose hunting eyes begin to wander for the area’s highest peak Langtang Lirung at 7246 m besides for some of the nation’s most wonderful scenery.   [...]

Vietnam is an upcoming destination in the list of adventurous holidays of the backpackers. So, most of the tourists do look for the various land and water adventures while planning for the Vietnam vacations. In this context, I would describe this Southeast Asian nation as a landscape of enthralling beauty, rich sceneries in form of the Red River as well as Mekong Deltas and green rice-paddy fields, towering mountains, blissful beaches, and misty forests. Now, with this, you can imagine the various sports that you can enjoy on your Vietnam vacations – trekking, hiking, rafting, biking, rock climbing, diving, and kayaking. So, just get ready to experience the chill while being sporty at the rocky as well as aquatic terrains. Hiking is the best way to know the nation’s rugged as well as  [...]

The French Polynesian islands have always captivated the backpackers because of its remoteness, plethora of unique sights, and varied experiences in things to do. Of these 118 atolls, Tahiti is the largest and the most populated one. Accessible from New Zealand via a 5.5 hour flight, Tahiti is full of surprises for those who want to soak in a fascinating adventure trip. Tahiti holidays can be full of adventures, if you love water sports and trekking. Actually, Tahiti is also the best for those who are looking for small-level adventures such as boating on its famous black sand beaches. Trekking This activity can offer you fabulously adventurous Tahiti holidays due to the miles of scenic hiking trails. I would recommend to trek on the Papenoo Valley route to Lake Vaihiria and also a hike  [...]

Guatemala holidays are very famous among the visitors who love varied adventures. A few highest volcanoes as well as mountains of Central America reside here, several Mayan archeological gems throng here, pristine rainforest along the lowlands on the mountains grow here featuring abundant wildlife. In fact, ‘Guatemala’ stands for the ‘Land of Many Trees’. So, you can imagine how adventurous Guatemala holidays can be! And yes, do not worry of safety, as the region is normally a safe place to travel with general precautions against Bandits who rarely rob because of the armed guides. Walking and hiking Start your adventurous Guatemala holidays from the central highlands – a real heaven for the walkers. Experience hiking the dormant volcanoes, which is one of the best ways to feel  [...]

If you planning for some adventurous Peru holidays, go on to do so without any doubt or hesitation. This diverse territory will offer the most electrifying adventure vacation that you might not experience anywhere else, which features breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and abundant wildlife. Get ready for an itinerary that will reward you with the world-famous trekking, magical rainforest, strange ruins, and weird amusement of the perched islands. We all know that Peru holidays are incomplete without a tour of the Incan ruins here, which are of the sun-worshipping Inca civilization. This great kingdom was violently devastated via the fervent Spaniards, but nature has preserved some of the most intact sites of the Incas, one of the jewels being Machu Picchu. So, we start our adventure from  [...]