Trekking in India

                Trekking in India                     

       Trekking in India is becoming popular among the tourists. Travel to mountaineous hill stations, these mountains signify not only the natural beauty but also a source of spiritual guidance. In India, more than anything else, trekking gained popularity due to religion. The loftiness and beauty of the Himalayas made our forefathers believe that if there is any place where gods can reside, it is the Himalayas. This led to the establishment of many religious centers in the hills, the result of which is that even today thousands of devotees cross various hurdles to reach these places and most of these locations have some or the other legend associated to it, thre is always some amount of trek involved in reaching these destinations.

Major Trekking Destinations in India

Trekking destinations in India can broadly be divided in two major areas: the Western Himalayas covering the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttaranchal and the Eastern Himalayas covering Darjeeling region of West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Trekking Destinations - Western India

The major trekking areas of the Western Himalayas are in the state of Uttranchal. The areas around Gangotri and Yamunotri have quite a good number of popular treks. Nanda Devi is another famous trekking option and most of the area comes under Kumaon region.

Trekking Destinations - Eastern Himalayas

Most of the trekking routes in Eastern Himalayas cover the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and the hilly areas of West Bengal. Green meadows, tea gardens, and hospitable guests mark a different change from the rest of India in this region.