Notes From Backpack

 THE KUARI PASS TREK Have you all heard about Lord Curzon ? Lord Curzon was the viceroy of India under British Raj, and he discovered this legendary trail for the first time that's why this trek is also called The Curzon trail . The Kuari Pass trek is a 12,516 ft. high trek. Being the all season trek, Winter marks prominent adventure over this trek. Why this trek is so popular ? This trek is popular because of its adventurous trails and the view you get from the top. W alking along the Curzon trail through these villages is a great way to get acquainted with the life of the mountain folks. The trees are ablaze in the yellow-orange colors of autumn, striking a deep contrast to the blue-brown mountains and the snow caps. From the Kuari top you can get a theatrical view of    Mt Nanda Devi (25,673 feet) and Mt. Dronagiri (23,182 feet) – in any season and many other  peaks too. Which is the best time to do this trek and can we do it solo ? This trek is accessible for 8 month but these

 THE HAMPTA PASS TREK  Being one of the most famous summer trek to, getting featured in the blockbuster movie "Yeh Jawani Hai Dewani"  Hampta pass its always the first choice of trekkers.  The trek offers a contrast from the lush green valley of Kullu to dry and arid valley of Spiti and this makes this trek the most dramatic trek of Himalayas .  The trek route is remarkably rich with vegetation has lot of scenic landscapes. Why Hampta Pass Trek is so popular? It is an amazing crossover of Himalayan valley and Spiti valley,  with amazing views of peaks rising above 6000 m, beautiful waterfall of chikka, the flat green meadows Jwara, vertical rock towers and much more. It is an easy to moderate level trek which is best suitable for beginner  trekkers. Which is the best time to do this trek and can we do it solo? This trek starts from early  June  till late October  but the best time to do this trek is from mid of  June  to  September, you can find snow in June , Yes you can do

 The Valley Of Flowers  From the name you might've predicted what this blog is going to be about. but trust me it is more then just beautiful flowers. V alley Of Flower’s legendary popularity – it is one of India’s oldest known treks.  In 1980, Indian government created the   Valley of flowers N ational  park ,   and later in 2002, it was recognized as a  UNESCO   World Heritage Site . This pushed Valley of Flowers on the bucket list of trekkers from around the world. What makes Valley of flowers trek famous? T he trek of Valley of flowers goes through dense forests, along with Pushpawati river and can be reached by crossing many bridges, glaciers and  waterfalls  on the way. The valley is rich in its flora and fauna, you can find flora such as  Orchids, Poppies,  Primulas  Calendulas, Daisies and Anemones. and fauna including  Tahr, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Fox, Common Langur, Bharal, Serow, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear. Which is the best time to do this trek and

THE BRAHMTAL TREK The brahmatal trek India's one of the most popular Himalayan treks.  T rek to Brahmatal, a lake where Lord Brahma is said to have meditated as per mythology is one of the few treks which are possible in the months of winter when most of the trekking routes are closed. Lohajung, which is the base camp of the Brahmatal trek is a small town of great mythological importance. One must interact with the locals here and hear the great stories about the town. What makes Brahmatal trek popular? The thing that make this trek popular is the trail and the magnificent mountain views, you can see s ome of the prominent seven thousanders Trishul, Nandaghunti, Chowkhamba, Nilkanth, Kamet, Hathi, and Ghoda peaks, and you trail  mostly inside the jungle of conifer, Cedar, Oak and Fir which in itself is a soothing experience in the months of winter. Which is the best time to do this trek and can we do it solo? It is a all season trek but in winters this trek becomes more magical as

  Must Take Road trips in India  Who don't like road trips? Give me a name and I'll put him/her in cage of hell right away, weather planned or unplanned, a road trip gives you same kick every time. So if you are mad over on road trips like me then read this whole blog because I bought you the must take road trips in India. 1. Manali to Leh Whether you're a couple or single, doing a ride to Leh Ladakh will be always in your bucket list. This is a 450 km approx. adventures and highly thrilled ride, from Manali via Leh Manali highway. The terrains there will definitely warm your heart and enrich your soul with loads of happiness, This is the most popular road trip across whole India and apart from winters it is suitable for every month. 2. Guwahati to Tawang If you're looking for an offbeat ride then this long North-East ride is definitely for you. It is 500km approx. ride from Guwahati via Chariduar.  This journey passes through gorgeous hills, lively deodorant forests an

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THE BAROT VALLEY You all might've heard of Kangra Valley, Solang Valley and Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh but I'm sure many of you are listening about this Valley for the first time, The barot Valley. Barot Valley is located in Himachal Pradesh, it is 45Km away from JoginderNagar and 60Km from Mandi. Barot village was developed for Shanan Hydel Project in 1920s.  How to reach Barot Valley ? Barot Valley is easily accessible from many major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh through all mode of transportation. You can drive up to here by your own vehicle, roads are pretty tricky here so some prior experience will be very helpful. The nearest Railway station is JoginderNagar Railway station here and Kullu Airport is the nearest Airport. Best time to visit Barot Valley ? The best time to visit Barot Valley in summer is between April - June And in Winters November - February.  In summer the temperature here may vary to 16° an

THE KEDARKANTHA TREK Don't get yourself confused with the title, Yes I'm  talking about Kedarkantha not Kedarnath . Kedarkantha is one of the best winter treks in India , Kedarkantha is a mountain peak of the Himalayas  in Uttarakhand  located within the govind wildlife sanctuary in Uttarkashi  district, Its elevation is 12,500 ft.  Why Kedarkantha trek is so popular? The Kedarkantha trek is widely popular between the youths because it is a beginner level trek, So the one with less trekking experience also can easily do this trek and most importantly the amount of snow you can find here in winter season. You can never find such views from anywhere else. Which is the best time to do this trek and can we do it solo? The best time to do this trek is in winters from December to April , Because you mostly get to see the fresh snow in these months. I would recommend to do this trek with a good trekking organization because this is a high altitude trek and the temperature is so low u