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Sar Pass Trek starts from Kasol which serves as the basecamp as well. Kasol is a beautiful place full of small restaurants and attracts lot of backpackers. Here is the brief itinerary for Sar Pass Trek which we will be following during the entire program.
Day 1: Kasol ( Overnight stay)
Day 2: Kasol trek to Grahan Village ( 10 kms , 5-6 hrs).
Day 3: Trek from Grahan Village to Min Thach (7 kms, 5 hrs).
Day 4: Trek from Min Thach to Nagaru (8 kms, 7 hrs ).
Day 5: Trek from Nagaru to Sar Pass and Biskeri Thach (14 kms 7 hrs).
Day 6: Trek from Biskeri Thach to Barshaini & drive back to Kasol ( 10 kms, 4-5 hrs & 1 hr drive to Kasol ).
Kasol to Grahan Village Trek is pretty along side the river and trek from Grahan trek Min Thatch campsite the trek passes through thick forest of deodar, oak and pine trees…it’s a site to watch for.
The Kedarkantha trek is a 5 days and 4 nights round trip trek which starts and ends at Dehradun. The Kedarkantha Trek difficulty level is easy but the amount of snow can make it a challenging trek. Kedarkantha Trek is a great option for all those who do not have much experience trekking. Kedarkantha is the most sought-after winter trek with batches starting from mid-December and ending at the first week of April.
The Kedarkantha trek begins at Dehradun. You can reach Dehradun easily by road, rail or air. Dehradun has its own railway station and airport (Jolly Grant airport).A brief description of the Itinerary for the trip is stated below.
Amazing Chadar Trek over the Frozen Zanskar in Ladakh
Chadar trek is one the most glamorous trek in the world as you have to trek over the frozen Zanskar and sheer thrill of walking over the frozen river makes this trek a unique !!
Here are few pictures from last year Chadar Trekof Renok Adventures
The Valley of flowerstrek in the Himalayas was declared a national park in 1982 and it’s a UNESCO world heritage site. The trek starts from Govindghat a small place on Haridwar – Badrinath road. It has few hotels and a Gurudwara. You can reach Govindghat after a 10 hour long drive from Haridwar. The Valley of flowers trek first leg is trekking from Govindghat to Ghangaria; next day either you can trek to valley of flowers and return to Ghangaria. One can also club Hemkund Sahib trek with Valley of flowers trek. Hemkund Sahib Trek route diverts from the checkpost of valley of flowers and goes straight. The Hemkund Sahib route is a steep and a difficult 6 Kms uphill trek from Ghangaria.
Plan your Trekking Holidays with these Long Weekend 2015 India.
Plan your trek in himalayas during these long weekends 2015 India. Year 2015 is packed with three to four day weekend take few days off and you can go for perfect trek in the himalayas or on an adventure trip of your choice. Year 2015 will also give you an opportunity to plan a 10 day holiday to plan a trekking expedition orLeh Ladakh Jeep Safari for 10 days.
Adventure Holiday Idea
Want to stay in a place which is closer to nature and away from all the chaos then head to Khati Village. Khati is a Village in Kapkote Tehsil in Bageshwar District of Uttarakhand State, India. It is located 20 KM towards East from District head quarters Bageshwar. 216 KM from State capital Dehradun.
Stay: Khati has PWD guest house and homestays
Best time to Go: April to Sep even Monsoons are amazing. Picture is in the month of August.
How to reach: You can hire a cab from Kathgodam Railway Station and takes around 7 – 10 hours to reach Saung Village from where one can start the trek to Loharkhet and next day trek to Khati village via Dhakuri pass and reach Khati and if road is opened then you can drive to Khati instead of trekking.
By Road
Saung to Bageshwar 36 km.
Saung to Almora 109 km.
Saung to Kathgodam 199 km.
Trek to Khati Village Base Camp Saung
Saung to Loharkhet 3 km trek,
Lohaekhet to Dhakuri 11 km,
Dhakuri to Khati 8 km,
The peak trekking season in the Himalayas starts from mid may and ends in October but with these winter treks options for trek in the Himalayas one can trek in Himalayas through out the year. These winter treks are at lower altitude and shorter in distance but that doesn’t mean they are the easy treks, some of them are demanding because extreme weather conditions in winters.
Winter may not be best months to venture high into the Himalayas, but for the rewards are high too the 360 degrees views of snow clad peaks and pristine wilderness makes it hard to resist.
When your trek in the himalayas trusting your trek organizer is must and how you can build that trust by hearing from others who have trek earlier…here are the unbiased Renok Adventures Reviews from across the web on various different social media platform.
We did the Hampta pass trek with them…amazing hospitality, great people and awesome fun.
The best trip I have been for…
Also…the best food I have eaten on a trip…specially jain!!
We did Manali-Leh…it was great fun..nicely planned trip..full of adventure..liked Jai’s personal touch to all the activities..he is an excellent tour coordinator! Look forward to many more trips with Renok Adventures.
We did Hampta Pass trek on 2nd-6th oct, was an amazing experience…made me fall in love with Himalayas…thanks to the Renok team..for guiding, helping and motivating us through out journey…enjoyed a lot..while trekking…as well as in evening..playing games…and fighting over rules…looking forward to do other treks with u guys soon… :)…also amazing hospitality..ufff still not able to come out of there…:)
It was truly one of a kind experience that we had with Renok Adventures (for our Hampta Pass Trek Oct 2nd-6th,2014). We (including my two other friends) are totally impressed by the service they provided, be it the yummy food, the friendly atmosphere or the way each one of us was taken care of. To be honest, when we saw trekkers from other group finding it difficult to find their way back to the camp, we were happy that we chose this trekking group. Even though this trek made us realize that Himalayan trekking is not that easy, we were happy that the guides encouraged us all the time to move forward and thanks again for waiting for the ones at the back.
We will surely recommend this company to our friends. And not to say, if we plan for more treks in future, Renok Adventures will be our first choice.
I did Chadar trek with Renok Adventures and truly amazing hospitality, great people with full of knowledge and best they trek with you the best trek I have been for…Also the best food I have eaten on a trek to himalayas. Keep Rocking Renok Adventures looking forward for my next trek with you.
Renok Adventures I love trekking in himalayas with you guys. I did Hampta pass trek & Valley of flowers with and they are unique!! Their Desert Safari in Jaisalmer is a novel way to visit Rajasthan with an adventure twist..camp in sand dunes, riding camel for two days while camel trekking was fun.
The snow on the Himalayas adds majesty to the mountains and the innumerable flower patches of vivid colors add to its beauty. The valley of flowers is filled with the aroma of various alpine flowers a must do trek for everyone…I did it with Renok Adventures a bunch of enthusiastic and beautiful people came across in life !!
Best places for travel and exploring in India which are not overcrowded with tourists.
Dzuko Valley, Nagaland
Dzuko Valley, Nagaland
The Dzuko Valleyis a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural beauty, seasonal flowers and the overall flora and fauna. Dzükou derives its meaning from the Angami/Mao word which translates to “Cold Water” referring to the ice cold stream that flows through the valley. It is situated at an altitude of 2438 m above sea level, behind the Japfü Peak located in Nagaland.
Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal
Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal
Sprawling over 88 square kilometers of unexplored region, Neora Valley National Park is one of the richest biological zones in the entire northeastern belt of India. It was established in the year 1986 and till today, remains the undisturbed natural habitat of unique flora and fauna. The national park enjoys the distinction of being situated over one of the oldest reserve forests in India. Much of the region still remains unexplored, thanks to the inaccessible hilly terrains. Such is the luxurious growth in the area that even sunlight fails to seep in over some of the parts of the park.
Lonar crater lake
Lonar crater lake
A lake created by meteor impact approximately 50,000 years ago. World’s third largest crater lake.
Gandikota
Gandikota
Gandikota acquired its name from the picturesque gorge (called Gandi in Telugu) formed between the Erramalai hills, which are also called the Gandikota hills.This place is also known as grand canyon of India
Abhaneri Step Well – Chand Baori
Abhaneri Step Well – Chand Baori
This is a lesser known tourist destination near Jaipur. Abhaneri Step Well is a water reservoir dating back to 9th century AD. It has beautiful architecture and maze of stairs. Its is around 100 kms from Jaipur in Dausa district of Rajasthan.
Sela pass
Sela pass
Arunachal Pradesh has several high mountain passes, but the standout among them is the Sela Pass. At an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, the gorgeous mountain pass connects Tawang to other parts of the country.
Touphema Village
Touphema Village
Located about 40 km from the capital of Nagaland, Kohima is the Touphema Village. It is a cultural village where you get to know the traditional life of the Nagas in an intimate manner. You get to stay in quaint huts, enjoy bonfire dinners, cultural dances and more.
Nohsngithiang Waterfalls
Nohsngithiang Waterfalls
Also known as the Seven Sister Waterfalls, they are located a little distance away from the village of Mawsmai. The waterfalls get their name because they are a seven segmented fall. You can see seven separate streams of water falling down from the cliff. One of the highest waterfalls of India, they are spectacle during the rainy season, when they are in full flow.
Chemdey Monastery
Chemdey Monastery
This is a 1664 Buddhist monastery, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Leh, Ladakh, northern India. It belongs to the Drugpa monastic order and was founded by the Lama Tagsang Raschen and dedicated to King Sengge Namgyal.
Khajjar, Himachal Pradesh
Khajjar, Himachal Pradesh
This beautiful place bears a very striking resemblance to Switzerland’s topography, the well known romanticizing location. Khajjar is located at the foot of Dhauladkar , in the lap of Himalayas and is 2000 meters above sea
Dudhwa national Park _ Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa national Park _ Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa National Park is the only National Park in the entire state. There are various species of wildlife animals and birds that can be seen here along with abundant natural resources and lush green vegetation.
Khatling glacier
Khatling glacier
Situated at the river Bhalingana’s source is the Khatling glacier , a panoramic site that just takes your breath away.From the glacier , you can see snow capped peaks and several hanging glaciers in the vicinity.